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Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Photos
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made a memorable visit to the Diocese June 29 and 30. See photo highlights.
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The Anchor, your longtime source for diocesan news and events, is now a free, weekly electronic newsletter. Click Learn More to visit its updated website and to sign up for the E-newsletter.
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Upcoming Events
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July 14
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Francis: Troubadour, Mystic, Prophet
This is the first of a three-part Summer Speaker Series evening hosted by Holy Trinity Parish, West Harwich, looking at St. Francis of Assisi during this Jubilee Year celebrating 800 …
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July 19
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fourth Watch
This is an evening of Adoration, worship, Gospel reflection and community. It’s an invitation to step away from the noise and encounter Christ. Part of the college and young adult …
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July 21
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Francis: Troubadour, Mystic, Prophet
This is the second evening of a three-part Summer Speaker Series evening hosted by Holy Trinity Parish, West Harwich, looking at St. Francis of Assisi during this Jubilee Year celebrating …
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Bishop's Blog
Responding with Mercy, Celebrating Excellence, and Honoring a Faithful Priest
July 8, 2026
Bishop da Cunha reflects on the Church’s call to respond with compassion by supporting earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, congratulates Sister Helen McPeak and the diocesan communications team on recent honors, and remembers the faithful ministry of Rev. Horace J. Travassos, inviting prayers for the repose of his soul.
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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 Diocese of Fall River
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Jul
2026
Diocese Welcomes the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

On June 29 and 30, 2026, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made a memorable visit to the Diocese of Fall River as part of its 2,200-mile journey in celebration of faith …

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Press Releases and Statements
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Jun
2026
Father Horace J. Travassos Dies

Served as rector of St. Mary's Cathedral and pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Westport, among many other assignments

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Press Releases and Statements
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Jun
2026
Appointments, Retirements Announced

Bishop da Cunha has announced the appointments of several priests in the Diocese and the retirements of two pastors

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