Joseph B. Medeiros, Brother of Fr. Arnold Medeiros
FALL RIVER — Joseph B. Medeiros, 68, of Fall River, beloved husband of Leonilde (Fernandes), passed away on April 3. Born in Capelas, Sao...
Samaritan House Shelter in new location is dedicated
Susan Mazzarella, CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River, speaks during a dedication ceremony for the new location of Samaritan House in Taunton on June 28. (Photo by John E. Kearns Jr.)
Generosity enables Mashpee parish to continue charitable efforts during pandemic
By Kenneth J. SouzaWeb Editorkensouza@anchornews.org
MASHPEE, Mass. — While people continue to adapt to the “new normal” in response to COVID-19, there are people throughout...
Bishop opens diocesan phase of Synod in Mass at cathedral
Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., addresses the congregation at a recent Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral opening the diocesan phase of the worldwide 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. (Photo by Deacon Alan Thadeu)
Father Robert J. Spitzer, S.J. — known for his debate with Stephen Hawking —...
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Successive PEW surveys have shown that the number of people actively associating with a religion is on a steep decline...
Diocesan Catholic Schools Office thanks Catholic educators for historic year of in-person learning
The diocesan Catholic Schools Office delivered a snack basket to each Catholic school for all personnel, as well as bookmarks with a prayer for each employee. These baskets were delivered during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7.
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....
State Legislators honor Espirito Santo School, others, for being Outstanding Corporate Citizens
BOSTON — On April 7, 10 companies, including the Espirito Santo School in Fall River, were honored by the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC) for...
Diocesan students attend March for Life
Students from Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River and St. John Paual II School in Hyannis took part in the recent March for Life in Washington, D.C. (Photos courtesy of Jennifer Petroski)
‘Anima Christi’ Legacy Society Launches
FALL RIVER — Over the years, hundreds of the faithful in the Diocese of Fall River have left a planned gift as a part...
