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This Annual Rosary Festival hosted by Family Rosary has become a favorite local October family tradition. The evening includes a radiant candlelit Rosary procession for all ages led by priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Prayer will be followed by seasonal treats provided by Langwater Farms. The Rosary Festival takes place at  the St. …

Click to enlarge Join us for this special Mass to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Fall River and the 10th anniversary of the installation of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., as our Bishop.  It will take place at 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral at 327 Second Street …

October is designated annually as a time for greater focus on mental health and on mobilizing efforts to support it. Specifically, October 10th is World Mental Health Day and October 6 – 12 is Mental Illness Awareness Month. In recognition of the impact that mental health challenges can have on individuals, their families and caregivers, …

Members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in this annual Procession and Mass for Peace on the Columbus Day holiday. Participants in the procession should meet by 5:30 p.m. in the area of St. Anne’s Shrine, across from Kennedy Park on South Main Street, to march …

Fall River Diocesan Health Facilities is hosting its 15th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the over 700 individuals served in its skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. For details on available levels of participation, please call the Health Facilities office at 508-679-8154 or email Debra Medeiros at that office.

Two thousand years ago, Jesus put this question to his disciples: Who Do You Say I Am? Jesus asks us the same questions today. Join college-age students and those in their 20s and 30s in this retreat. • Explore how Jesus lived his life • Deepen your understanding of His ministry • Focus on your …

October is Respect Life Month and this Mass is offered annually as part of its observance in the Diocese of Fall River. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the Respect Life Month Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River. All are welcome. The Respect Life Mass is sponsored by the …

Discover the Bishop Stang High School difference at this Open House. Learn more/register to attend here Can't make it that day? Another Open House is set for Monday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.

October is designated annually as a time for greater focus on mental health and on mobilizing efforts to support it. Specifically, October 10th is World Mental Health Day and October 6 – 12 is Mental Illness Awareness Month. In recognition of the impact that mental health challenges can have on individuals, their families and caregivers, …

The Solemnity of All Saints, or All Saints’ Day, is a celebration of all Catholic saints held on November 1 each year. It is a holy day of obligation. All Saints Day commemorates all the blessed in heaven, and is intended particularly to remember and honor the blessed who have no special feast. “On this …

The commemoration of all the Faithful Departed is observed each year on this date. “Eternal rest grant unto them , O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”

A Jubilee Mass on this day will culminate the yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of the founding of St. Stanislaus Parish in Fall River. This year, the parish is also commemorating the 30th anniversary of the dedication of its new church. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be principal celebrant and homilist for …