St. Lawrence Church 200th Anniversary Mass is November 21
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part history of St. Lawrence Church in New Bedford. The introduction was written by the editor....
Gathering planned to close diocesan phase of the Synod
FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River will host a special morning of prayer, reflection, and discussion to conclude the Diocesan Phase of...
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.
Diocesan church assists Birthright of New Bedford secure new home
By Dave Jolivet
NEW BEDFORD — A feature on the newly-formed Circle of Life Ministry at St. John Neumann Parish in East Freetown ran in...
New Bedford parish to host presentation on miracles and their meanings
By Edwin Aldarondo, Special to The Anchor
NEW BEDFORD — In the midst of all the darkness and anxiety we see and experience, it’s a...
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 approves events at St. Anne’s Shrine
Fall River — On February 8, St. Anne Shrine of Fall River received the generous permission of Bishop Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. for...
Bishop da Cunha’s 2022 Easter Message
Dear Friends in Christ,
“Yes, Christ my hope is arisen.” With these powerful words sung in the Easter Sequence at Mass, we proclaim the Good...
St. John Paul II School Concert Choir to return to Italy on tour
The St. John Paul II School Concert Choir and Chamber Choir, under the direction of Richard Fish, will be embarking on its second tour of Italy, which will include performances in Rome, Vatican City, Monte Cassino, Naples and Assisi.
Attleboro Pro-Life community prepares for 27th annual 40 Days for Life campaign
By Dave Jolivet
ATTLEBORO — In what feels like an never-ending battle against the culture of death, the Attleboro Pro-Life community is making plans for...
