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...
Mother-daughter duo and members of diocesan school system team up to create masks for...
By Dave JolivetCo-Editordavejolivet@anchornews.org
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — With fabric, elastic, pipe cleaners and thread that, in total, could span nearly two football fields, a mother-daughter combo...
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...
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...
New website offers women and men hope, help with Pro-Life and Project Rachel resources
By Dave JolivetPrint Editordavejolivet@anchornews.org
FALL RIVER, Mass. — While the country’s and the world’s attention is focused on keeping everyone healthy during the pandemic, the...
Holy Cross Fathers assure ministries continue at HCFM and Family Rosary
By Dave JolivetPrint Editordavejolivet@anchornews.org
EASTON, Mass. — Safety first is the mantra of the day and with that comes some hardships and sacrifices. The staff...
Diocesan permanent deacons, aspirants maintain brotherhood despite social distancing mandates
By Dave JolivetPrint Editordavejolivet@anchornews.org
SWANSEA, Mass. — As we travel deeper into the pandemic, social gatherings are looking more and more like the opening credits...
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...
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...
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...
