A Letter from Bishop da Cunha
I am varying from my usual blog format this week because I want to share this important letter. Dear Friends in Christ, Following the report issued by the Attorney General’s Office last month, I feel...
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Annual Procession and Mass for Peace Set for Monday, October 12
Fall River – Members of the Diocese of Fall River are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., for the annual Procession and Mass for Peace on Monday, October 12, 2026, the Columbus Day...
View ArticleStatement on the Report of the Attorney General
Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V.September 30, 2026 As we begin to review the report issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, I am filled with sorrow over the historical...
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A Church Renewed in Faith and Mission
Do You Know Someone Who is Being Called to Serve Christ and His People? You may likely recall that we have conducted each fall over the past two years, our Called by Name initiative, which has allowed...
View ArticleSpecial Masses in October Will Highlight Mental Health Awareness
FALL RIVER — One in five Americans lives with a mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), making mental health challenges a reality for millions of individuals and...
View ArticleA Message from Archbishop Henning, Bishop McManus, Bishop da Cunha, and...
A Message from Archbishop Henning, Bishop McManus, Bishop da Cunha,and Bishop Byrne for the Clergy, Religious, and Lay Faithful of Massachusetts In June during his Apostolic Visit to Spain, our Holy...
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A Church Renewed in Faith and Mission
Renewal is Taking Root! The Midpoint of the Stronger Priests Initiative Our Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church Initiative in the Diocese has reached its midpoint. You’ll recall that...
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Catholic Charities to Celebrate Over 100 Years of Service
FALL RIVER — For more than a century, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River has served individuals and families throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, responding to changing needs while...
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Forming Leaders, Celebrating Faith, Nurturing Vocations
Inspiring a Community of Lay Leaders In a sure sign that fall is approaching, the Diocese hosted our annual Parish Leadership Convocation on Saturday for catechetical leaders, teachers and volunteers...
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Statement of the Diocese Regarding Monsignor Roger J. Landry
September 11, 2026 The Diocese of Fall River has received allegations against Monsignor Roger J. Landry from multiple individuals. These include allegations of violations of the Codes of Conduct for...
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Called to Remember and Called to Serve
Called to Serve: Reflections from Our Seminarians Each year, I invite our diocesan seminarians to share reflections on their formation and where they are in the discernment process. Their stories...
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Back to School in the Diocese. Supporting Generations of Faith filled students
Your Support Can Transform a Student’s Future Next weekend, September 12 and 13, parishes throughout the Diocese will take up a special second collection to support FACE, the Foundation to Advance...
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Statement of the Diocese Following Incident at Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
On Monday evening, August 31, during a regularly scheduled time for Confession and Adoration at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in New Bedford, a man unknown to Father Christopher Peschel, who is...
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Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts on the Passing of James F....
James F. Driscoll Today we mourn the passing of James F. Driscoll, recently retired Executive Director of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference. Appointed in 2011, Jim led the public policy ministry...
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The Impact of the Faithful’s Generosity and Growing Closer to Christ this Fall
A Heartfelt Thank You for Supporting a Core Mission of Your Diocesan Church As we reflect on the generosity of so many across the Diocese of Fall River, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the...
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2026 Catholic Appeal Raises More than $4.2 Million
FALL RIVER — Nearly 15,000 donors contributed more than $4.2 million to the 85th Catholic Appeal, providing support for ministries and programs serving Catholics throughout the Diocese of Fall River....
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Former Cape School Leader Recognized for Contributions to Catholic Education
OSTERVILLE — In recognition of her decades of dedication to Catholic schools, Patricia Marmen, a longtime champion of Catholic education on Cape Cod, received 2026 Al Makkay Sr. Award at the...
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Faith that Endures, Faith that Inspires
A Celebration of Catholic Education and the Generosity that Makes it Possible Last Thursday, I joined supporters of Catholic education for the annual FACE Summer Gala on Cape Cod. As you know, FACE,...
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From the Mountains, to the Cape and to the World: A Call to Faith and Peace
Catching Up with Our Seminarians (and those in Discernment) During the Summer Break This summer provided some opportunities for our seminarians to enjoy some time off and gather with priests of the...
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From Rome to Our Diocese, Strengthening the Church Through Prayer,...
Strengthening the Bonds of Brotherhood on the Feast of Saint John Vianney Yesterday, I was so pleased to gather with our priests for Solemn Evening Prayer and a renewal of our collective consecration...
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