Calendar of Events

In the craziness of life, it doesn’t hurt to pause and take a look at the big picture: What’s important in my life? What am I looking for? Where does God fit in? UMass Dartmouth Catholic Campus Ministry presents the Seekers' Retreat. Find out how other young adults answer these questions; learn how faith plays …

The Office of Clergy Support of the Diocese of Fall River encourages all Catholics of the Diocese to support our priests spiritually by participating in a Monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting for Priests. This Monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting for Priests typically takes place on the third Thursday of the Month and is offered …

Mark your calendars! The St. John Paul II School Open House is set for this date. For grades 5-8, it will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; for grades 9-12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Details on the Open House program will be announced.

The Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) invites all women of the diocese to their November meeting, to take place at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in New Bedford. Guest presenter will be Lisa Ouellete Kurowski from Bristol County Elders and the topic will be Elder Abuse and Elder …

The Museum of Family Prayer and Family Rosary in North Easton invite all to join them for Advent Family Day! You and your family are warmly invited for a day of faith, fun, and fellowship. This special event will help you and your family enter into the spirit of Christmas with crafting, cookie decorating, and …

St. John Neumann Parish in East Freetown invites all to their Advent themed Sunday Taizé Service. The theme is “Finding Messiah in our midst: Where would Jesus be today?” This service is a combination of songs, reflections and readings.   

Help aging Religious. The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held Dec. 9-10 in the Diocese of Fall River. Senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have devoted their lives to prayer, service, and works of mercy. Most ministered for little or no pay. Today, their religious communities do not have enough retirement …

  Prepare for Christmas by being overwhelmed with Christ's joy. This Advent Women's Retreat will feature speakers Danielle Bean, Allison Gingras and musician Liz Cotrupi-Pfunder. The cost is $15 and includes Mass, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Keynote Talks, Discussion, Adoration and Confession. Read the flyer HERE. We're sorry, but registration is closed. Space for the Advent Women's …

  Prepare for Christmas by being overwhelmed with Christ's joy. This Advent Women's Retreat will feature speakers Danielle Bean, Allison Gingras and musician Liz Cotrupi-Pfunder. The cost is $15 and includes Mass, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Keynote Talks, Discussion, Adoration and Confession. Read the flyer HERE. To register, click HERE.  

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.

How do we grow engagement? Both in terms of growing volunteers and better engaging the people we serve? The Peak Planning Summit serves to provide parish leaders and volunteers in the Diocese of Fall River with practicals - "how to's" - for parish ministry. Learn how to grow parishioner engagement through practical workshops and resources, …

The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is the Christian observance that celebrates the public manifestation of the Jesus’ kingship to the world when the Magi visit and adore him. In the Gospel of Luke, an angel of the Lord reveals Jesus as “savior,” “Messiah,” and “Lord” to the shepherds when Jesus is born …