Tenth diocesan Permanent Diaconate class overcomes pandemic; ordination is May 20

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By Dave Jolivet FALL RIVER — A five-year formation process will bear fruit for 15 diocesan men on May 20 when Bishop Edgar M. da...

Eleven diocesan seminarians gear up for another year of classes

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By Dave Jolivet SOUTH DARTMOUTH — While most of us are trying to find ways to keep cool during the dog days of August, 11...

A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., to the Clergy,...

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“Now, more than ever, God is calling us to move forward and not stand still. My hope in this pastoral letter is to offer...

Service behind the scenes

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By Martha Reed and Rose Mary Saraiva, Catholic Social Services FALL RIVER — Catholic Social Services of Fall River has assisted countless families and individuals...

Diocese recommends faithful wear masks when attending Mass

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FALL RIVER — As most of you know, on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a change...

The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) celebrates 30 years of scholarships for need-based...

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FALL RIVER — Since the opening of the first Catholic school in the Diocese of Fall River, it has been a goal to make...

FACE Fall Dinner welcomes back live audience in Westport

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From left, Kait Walsh, anchor at WPRI TV; Janna Lafrance; Bishop da Cunha; guest speaker and performer Matt Maher; and John Feitelberg gathered for a photo at the FACE Fall Dinner in Westport.

Diocese loses two beloved priests during Christmas week

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FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese recently lost two beloved priests; one shortly before and one after Christmas Day. Msgr. John J. Smith, 89,...

Mercy Sunday provides Fitting Setting for Mass of Atonement

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By Dave Jolivet, Editor FALL RIVER — In the 1930s, when Jesus appeared to Polish Sister Faustina Kowalska, He brought a message of God’s great...

‘Anima Christi’ Legacy Society initiated in diocese

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FALL RIVER — “I never felt home until I joined Christ the King Parish,” shared parishioner and legacy gift donor Stella Citrano. “When it...

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