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8
Abr
2024
Reverend Monsignor Ronald A. Tosti Dies

We regret to inform you that Reverend Monsignor Ronald A. Tosti, of Cotuit, MA, died April 6, 2024, following a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River. He …

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2
Abr
2024
Cape Parishes Hosting Speaker and Author Jason Evert

With humor and down-to-earth practicality, Evert will offer a double feature of talks aimed at bringing parents and teens together to discover God’s plan for love.

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22
Mar
2024
Bishop to Celebrate Easter Mass on TV

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the Fall River Diocesan Television Mass on Easter Sunday, March 31, on WLNE-TV, Channel 6. The expanded hourlong TV …

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15
Mar
2024
Diocese to Gather for Chrism Mass

The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year in cathedrals in dioceses all over the world during Holy Week. It is a special liturgy that manifests the unity of the bishop with the priests of his diocese, and the Church community as members of the Body of Christ.

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7
Mar
2024
Father Martin Buote Dies

Rev. Martin L. Buote, 90, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Cardinal Medeiros Residence for Retired Priests. …

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Press Releases and Statements
6
Mar
2024
Faithful Invited to Pray Novena for Priests

Support our priests as they prepare to renew their priestly promises. Pray this Chrism Mass Novena beginning on Monday, March 18.

Press Releases and Statements
4
Mar
2024
New Website Offers Fresh Look, Easier Access and Navigation

FALL RIVER – To foster improved communication, engagement and accessibility across multiple devices, the Diocese of Fall River has launched a new website. While the address has stayed the same, …

Press Releases and Statements
2
Mar
2024
Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter

Registration is open for the Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter, a special opportunity for enrichment and formation during this National Eucharistic Revival.

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23
Feb
2024
Application Period Open for 2024-25 FACE Scholarships

FACE, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education, awards need-based scholarships to assist with tuition costs for students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese of Fall River. All families with …

Press Releases and Statements
7
Feb
2024
Ash Wednesday is February 14, Marks Beginning of Lenten Season

Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice, and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday, which this year is February 14, 2024.