The Legion of Mary: A Marian path to holiness and mission
Members of the diocesan Legion of Mary recently gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River for the annual Acies ceremony, at which Legionaries re-dedicate themselves in the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Why does the new instituted ministry of catechist matter to you?
How could I forget Ms. Mary Walsh, my third-grade teacher, who, I am confident, suffered a martyrdom not only trying patiently to teach me...
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...
Bishop da Cunha marks 40th anniversary with much to celebrate
Bishop Edgar M.
da Cunha, S.D.V.
Diocesan Red Mass makes return in 2021
FALL RIVER — While the COVID-19 pandemic precluded its taking place in 2020, the Red Mass planning committee is pleased to announce that the...
Dominican Sister Tulia Giraldo celebrates 70th anniversary of religious profession
Dominican Sister Tulia Giraldo receives Holy Communion from Father Richard Furlong n the Chapel of the Dominican Sisters in Dighton, during a Mass celebrating Sister's 70th anniversary of her religious profession
Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to visit St. Anne Shrine in Fall...
FALL RIVER — The beloved pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit St. Anne Shrine of Fall River on the weekend of...
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.
