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A Message for Lent

"My hope and my prayer is that during Lent we'll focus on prayer, we'll focus on listening to the Word of God, we'll focus on receiving the sacraments so that our hearts will be beautified, our faith will be strengthened and our hope will be renewed..."

Bishop da Cunha shares a video message of encouragement as we embark on our journey through this holy season of Lent. Click Read More to watch Bishop da Cunha's message, available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Of Special Note
Apply for a FACE Scholarship Today
Applications are now being accepted for tuition assistance from FACE for students who will be entering a Catholic elementary school in the Diocese in the coming school year
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Lent Begins February 18th
Online resources are available from the Secretariat for the New Evangelization to support your Lenten journey including materials for families to develop rituals at home
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Sign Up for The Anchor E-Newsletter
The Anchor, your longtime source for diocesan news and events, is launching a free, weekly electronic newsletter in February. Click Learn More to sign up to stay connected in new ways
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Livestreamed Masses
Many parishes now livestream Masses for those unable to attend in person. Click below for the list and Mass schedules as well as options to watch a Mass either via cable or broadcast TV
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Upcoming Events
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February 20
All Day
Seekers’ Retreat
TOO MUCH GOING ON? PULLED IN A MILLION DIRECTIONS? YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE. In the craziness of life, it doesn’t hurt to pause and take a look at the …
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February 22
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion
  Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion for men and women from throughout the Fall River Diocese who are …
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February 22
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lenten Taizé Service
All are welcome to this Taizé Service for Lent, entitled “Connecting the dots…from Christmas to Easter.”
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Bishop's Blog
Beginning Again: Renewal During Lent and Through the Rite of Election
February 18, 2026
In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the call to conversion during Lent and looks ahead to the Rite of Election, a powerful sign of the Church’s growth as catechumens and candidates prepare to enter fully into the Catholic faith.
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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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Stronger Priests
Latest Newsfrom the Fall River Diocese
Press Releases and Statements
20
Feb
2026
Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C., Dies

Father Wilfred J. Raymond, C.S.C., (age 81) the President Emeritus of Holy Cross Family Ministries, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Bennington, Vermont. A native of Old Town, …

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Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop
18
Feb
2026
On Ash Wednesday, Bishop da Cunha Offers the Faithful a Message for Lent

Bishop posts video message in English, Portuguese and Spanish

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Press Releases and Statements
14
Feb
2026
Father William P. Blottman Dies

Father Blottman served in numerous parishes in the Diocese of Fall River during his 44-years of active ministry

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