The annual Catholic Relief Services Collection is taken up this weekend in parishes in the Diocese of Fall River along with those in most dioceses across the United States. This collection makes grants to six Catholic agencies that provide relief and support for struggling communities and work for peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers …
"The Fire of Love Rekindles Our Hope!" is the theme of the 2025 Fall River Deanery Lenten Mission, to take place from Monday, March 31, through Thursday, April 3. All are welcome to attend. There will be two sessions offered each day: Midday Session Confessions: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Mass & Mission: 12 noon Cathedral of St. Mary …
Holy Cross Family Ministries hosts Brothers of the Carpenter, a monthly reflection and fellowship for men. Attend any or all sessions on the first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., N. Easton, MA. Evening will include Holy Hour with spiritual reflection and Rosary; Confession …
A special invitation is extended to Marriage Ministry volunteers, Pro-Life Ministry volunteers and members of the Clergy to attend this informational day being offered by the Family and Respect Life Office/Secretariat for the New Evangelization of the Diocese of Fall River. This Faith Formation Day will address topics of sexuality, natural family planning, and parenting …
Holy Cross Family Ministries of Easton is hosting a monthly Date Night Series: The Joy of Marriage, at the Father Peyton Center in North Easton. The date nights will include reflection, fellowship, and appetizers. The series dates and topics are below. Attend any or all series dates as your schedule allows. Series Dates: September 21, …
Join us in prayer during Holy Week as we seek God's healing and protection, marking April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We will pray the Way of the Cross with reflections from survivors of clergy abuse and prayers for all children who suffer abuse. The Way of the Cross service …
"I warmly invite each member of our Diocese to participate in this important Liturgy," writes Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in a special letter to the diocesan faithful. "The Chrism Mass is a time of profound unity and renewal for our diocesan family." The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year in cathedrals in dioceses …
Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which concludes with the celebration of Easter Vigil Mass. On this day, we remember the Last Supper, during which "Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of …
On Good Friday, we recall Christ’s Passion and Death. Good Friday is a time to reflect on our own sinfulness and need for repentance, and it is a day in which, amid the sorrow, we show our appreciation for Christ’s loving sacrifice. Good Friday is a day of both fast and abstinence.
The Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) reminds us that the Easter Vigil is the "mother of all vigils," the "greatest and most noble of all solemnities." On this night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover …
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! The Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord is celebrated with great joy and music. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!” The tomb is empty; death has been conquered for all time. We renew our baptismal promises and celebrate the life …