Diocese of Fall River Catholic schools to implement mask mandate
The Diocese of Fall River Catholic schools have implemented a mask mandate as doors open for the 2021-2022 school year.
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 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...
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...
Christian convert Roy Schoeman’s New Bedford appearance postponed to October 17
EDITOR’S NOTE: We received notification from St. Anthony of Padua Parish in New Bedford that due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the planned appearance by...
Parishes bring Risen Christ to homes across diocese
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, Mass. — As people anxiously wait for the Coronavirus pandemic to peak and show signs of slowing down, no place is safe from the scourge....
Area Catholics respond to George Floyd killing, resulting protests
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Over the past two weeks, the nation’s focus has shifted from dealing with the shutdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic...
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.
Parishes bring risen Christ to homes across diocese
By Dave JolivetPrint Editordavejolivet@anchornews.org
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, Mass. — As people anxiously wait for the Coronavirus pandemic to peak and show signs of slowing down, no place is safe...
