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83rd Annual Catholic Appeal
May 1 - June 30 • Donate or Pledge

Your support sustains the numerous agencies, programs, and ministries providing food and shelter, educating children and adults, and meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of thousands. Our theme for this year, "Renew the Face of the Earth," reminds us that our acts of charity and love renew those around us.

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May 10, 2024
Local Walk for Life
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April 30, 2024
Prayer Service for Healing
Holy Name Church, Fall River
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Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter
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June 18, 2024
Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala
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Upcoming Events
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April 20
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Healing Mass
Holy Cross Family Ministries will host an afternoon of prayer and reflection —The Healing Power of Jesus — with Father James Burasa of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Father Burasa …
April 21
All Day
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
This is the 61st annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations, celebrated annually on the Fourth Sunday of Easter which is also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.”  The purpose of …
April 22
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Purified and Gender: Talks for Parents & Teens with Jason Evert
International Catholic speaker Jason Evert is presenting this double feature of talks aimed at bringing parents and teens together to discover God's plan for love.
Bishop's Blog
Praying for Vocations
Bishop da Cunha's Building Faith blog for April 17 features Good Shepherd Sunday and World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Plus a reflection on the link between the Eucharist and answering God's call.
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Success Stories
Open Dialogue Is Opening Doors
Lasting relationships with others are built on a foundation of trust. This also holds true for our relationship with the Catholic Church. That’s why we strive to build a future grounded in honesty, transparency, and accountability.
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Connections
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Connections
Generations have been drawn to our area by its teeming ocean, safe harbors, plentiful lakes, ponds and streams, abundant inland rivers, and picturesque coastlines. Wherever you are in the The Diocese of Fall River, we are all connected by our waters and the Eucharist.
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Open Dialogue Is Opening Doors
Life Is Richer When We Walk as One
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Life Is Richer When We Walk as One
We come from all walks of life. Our dreams, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds are unique to each of us. But as we navigate life’s triumphs and challenges, inevitably our paths intersect on a common road.
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Connections
Leadership Begins With Listening
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Leadership Begins With Listening
“Actions speak louder than words” resonates more today than ever before. We’ve been tested by many challenges and our parishioners and communities have voiced their concerns. We’ve heard and are taking action.
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Life Is Richer When We Walk as One
One Community in Christ
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One Community in Christ
We are a Diocese of people with many backgrounds—socially, economically, geographically, and culturally—but we are united in Jesus Christ, especially in the Eucharist.
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Leadership Begins With Listening
A Place to Belong
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A Place to Belong
Whoever you are, wherever you go, and wherever you’ve been, you will always have a home in Jesus Christ. The doors of our Church and the arms of our faith community are open to all seeking God’s love.
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One Community in Christ
Latest Newsfrom the Fall River Diocese
Press Releases and Statements
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Apr
2024
Former Sports Reporter Turned Evangelist to Speak at Men’s Meat ‘n Greet

The gathering will feature a barbeque, team events and yard games, opportunities for fellowship, and the presentation by Wells.

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In the News Press Releases and Statements
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Apr
2024
Reverend Monsignor Ronald A. Tosti Dies

We regret to inform you that Reverend Monsignor Ronald A. Tosti, of Cotuit, MA, died April 6, 2024, following a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River. He …

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Press Releases and Statements
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Apr
2024
Cape Parishes Hosting Speaker and Author Jason Evert

With humor and down-to-earth practicality, Evert will offer a double feature of talks aimed at bringing parents and teens together to discover God’s plan for love.

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