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October 11, 2026
Respect Life Mass & Conference
Keynote speaker is Father Tad Pacholcyzk, Ph.D., on "End of Life Medical Choices." Pre-registration required for conference part of program. Please register by Sept. 1st!
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September 12, 2026
Parish Leader Convocation 2026
Development for all parish, catechetical and ministry leaders, catechists, and volunteers. Grow in your abilities to minister with less stress and greater confidence.
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August 21
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4th Watch: An Evening to Encounter Christ
Young adults throughout the Diocese of Fall River are invited to step away from the noise of everyday life and encounter Christ at 4th Watch, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, …
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August 29
9:00 am - 9:45 pm
Mass of Remembrance – Fall River
All are welcome to this Mass of Remembrance offered on the last Saturday of each month in the Mausoleum Chapel of Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.
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August 30
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mass of Remembrance – New Bedford Area
This Mass of Remembrance is offered on the last Sunday of each month to to pray for those who have died and are buried in Catholic Cemeteries in New Bedford. …
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Bishop's Blog
Faith that Endures, Faith that Inspires
August 19, 2026
Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha reflects on a week filled with moments of faith, gratitude, and renewal — from celebrating the generosity that makes Catholic education accessible through the FACE Summer Gala, to gathering with his brother bishops for prayer and reflection, to marking 100 years of faith at St. Elizabeth’s Church on Martha’s Vineyard. Through each experience, Bishop da Cunha shares a message of enduring faith, the importance of community, and the call to inspire future generations.
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A Three-Year Diocesan Initiative
To strengthen our priests so as to foster vibrant and holy parishes and ministries.

A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church is Bishop da Cunha's vision for the future of our Diocese centered on strengthening our priests. This three-year plan (2025-2027) focuses our local Church on moving forward in our relationship with Christ by actively working toward bringing to our priests more stability, hope, holiness, and wellness. Strengthening our priests will, in turn, strengthen all parishes and ministries in holiness and vitality.

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Press Releases and Statements
20
Aug
2026
Former Cape School Leader Recognized for Contributions to Catholic Education

Pat Marmen receives 2026 Al Makkay Sr. Friend of Catholic Education Award at FACE Summer Gala

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In the News
29
Jul
2026
Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts Statement Against Late-term Abortion Bill 

As Catholic bishops we have a moral responsibility to present and uphold Catholic teaching and the sacred God-given dignity of every human life from conception to the natural death. 

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Press Releases and Statements
28
Jul
2026
Reverend James Ferry Dies 

Served as Pastor of Espirito Santo Parish, Fall River, MA among many other assignments

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