Why does the new instituted ministry of catechist matter to you?
How could I forget Ms. Mary Walsh, my third-grade teacher, who, I am confident, suffered a martyrdom not only trying patiently to teach me...
Bishop ordains new priest for diocese of Fall River
Newly-ordained Father Peter R. Scheffer Jr. gives his first blessing as a priest to Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., during his ordination Mass on Saturday. (Photo by Deacon Alan Thadeu)
Bishop da Cunha marks 40th anniversary with much to celebrate
Bishop Edgar M.
da Cunha, S.D.V.
Bishop Hendricken Administrator Joins Diocesan Catholic Schools
FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, Vincent (Vin) Mancuso will...
Five diocesan priests set to retire this month
By Dave Jolivet
SOUTH YARMOUTH — As Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands slip into mid-summer activities, five diocesan priests will soon embark on...
Forty-hour Eucharistic devotion set to begin across diocese
New Bedford held a Corpus Christi procession with faithful adoring the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady’s Chapel. Another procession and Adoration also took place in Fall River.
Dominican Sister Tulia Giraldo celebrates 70th anniversary of religious profession
Dominican Sister Tulia Giraldo receives Holy Communion from Father Richard Furlong n the Chapel of the Dominican Sisters in Dighton, during a Mass celebrating Sister's 70th anniversary of her religious profession
Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to visit St. Anne Shrine in Fall...
FALL RIVER — The beloved pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit St. Anne Shrine of Fall River on the weekend of...
Eightieth Annual Catholic Appeal closes with outstanding total of $4.6M
FALL RIVER—The 80th Catholic Appeal, “Time to Gather, Time to Heal, Time to Love,” has closed with results representing the annual campaign’s best year...
Diocesan Red Mass makes return in 2021
FALL RIVER — While the COVID-19 pandemic precluded its taking place in 2020, the Red Mass planning committee is pleased to announce that the...
