‘Anima Christi’ Legacy Society initiated in diocese
FALL RIVER — “I never felt home until I joined Christ the King Parish,” shared parishioner and legacy gift donor Stella Citrano. “When it...
St. Anne’s Shrine celebrates 149th Novena and feast of St. Anne
A statue of St. Anne and the young Blessed Mother makes its way down Middle Street in Fall River on the feast of Saints Anne and Joachim, grandparents of Jesus. The procession concluded a Novena and special Mass for the feast.
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...
Eightieth Annual Catholic Appeal closes with outstanding total of $4.6M
FALL RIVER—The 80th Catholic Appeal, “Time to Gather, Time to Heal, Time to Love,” has closed with results representing the annual campaign’s best year...
Sunday, July 25, is first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
By Dave Jolivet
FALL RIVER — Pope Francis has designated this Sunday, July 25 as World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The Holy Father’s...
Planting the seeds of hope
Debi Taft, a volunteer at Sister Rose Homeless Shelter in New Bedford, the “beast of weeding,” applies her skills to the garden at the shelter.
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
Annual St. Vincent’s Services Motorcycle Run is August 15
The 16th annual St. Vincent's Services annual Motorcycle Run is August 15 beginning in Fall River.
St. Anne Shrine to host Novena, celebration for feast of Saints Ann and Joachim
Statue of St. Anne, grandmother of Jesus, and the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Anne Shrine in Fall River.
Annual Provincetown Blessing of the Fleet continues amid restrictions
Father Hugh McCullough blesses a kayaker who rowed up to the boat from which the blessings were given. (Photo by Deacon Alan Thadeu)
