Catholic Social Services adjusts to life during and after Coronavirus crisis
By Kenneth J. SouzaWeb Editorkensouza@anchornews.org
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Even before the looming threat of COVID-19 completely derailed life for everyone, there were already people...
Chalk this gesture up as a prime example of a special bond between a...
By Dave JolivetPrint Editordavejolivet@anchornews.org
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — There was a time when chalk was used by youngsters to map out a hopscotch diagram on...
Generosity enables Mashpee parish to continue charitable efforts during pandemic
By Kenneth J. SouzaWeb Editorkensouza@anchornews.org
MASHPEE, Mass. — While people continue to adapt to the “new normal” in response to COVID-19, there are people throughout...
Catholic Relief Services launches ‘Lead the Way on Hunger’ campaign amidst pandemic
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the global aid agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, is inviting American Catholics and others of...
First Communion, Confirmation celebrations waiting to see if restrictions are lifted
By Kenneth J. SouzaWeb Editorkensouza@anchornews.org
FALL RIVER, Mass. — As if this past Holy Week and Easter weren’t already strange enough, pastors everywhere now find...
Masses to resume in diocese May 30-31 following guidelines
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Following Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement on May 18 allowing the resumption of services at houses of worship in Massachusetts, Bishop...
Parishes working to provide food, meals during pandemic
By Kenneth J. SouzaWeb Editorkensouza@anchornews.org
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, Mass. — Even before the Coronavirus pandemic, Father Michael R. Nagle, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish on Martha’s...
Video extols diocesan schools’ quick transition during COVID-19 pandemic
By Kenneth J. SouzaWeb Editorkensouza@anchornews.org
FALL RIVER, Mass. — The Catholic Schools Alliance of the Fall River Diocese recently posted a two-and-a-half-minute video extolling the...
‘See All the People,’ the 79th annual Catholic Appeal kicks off; seeks to aid...
FALL RIVER, Mass. — The 79th annual Catholic Appeal is kicking off during an extraordinary year for the Diocese of Fall River and the...
Taunton hospital deacon ‘sees Jesus’ in COVID-19 patients; pastoral care team provides comfort, support
By Dave JolivetPrint Editordavejolivet@anchornews.org
TAUNTON, Mass. — Last year at this time, Deacon Anthony Cipriano, director of Pastoral Care of the Sick at Morton Hospital...