October Events
Mass of Thanksgiving On Sunday afternoon, we had a special Mass of Thanksgiving in our Cathedral to celebrate two significant anniversaries happening this year. The first is the 120th anniversary of...
View ArticleBishop’s Blog: Peace, Preparedness, and Prevention
Praying for Peace On Monday, we had our annual Procession and Mass for Peace. It’s a longstanding tradition and very worthwhile endeavor in the Diocese that goes back to 1975. The October holiday is...
View ArticleParishes Providing Assistance to Hurricane Victims
FALL RIVER — Many parishes in the Diocese of Fall River are collecting donations to support hurricane relief for victims of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Earlier this month, Bishop Edgar M....
View ArticleRev. Msgr. John A. Perry Dies
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Reverend Monsignor John A. Perry, P.A., 87, of Fall River. Msgr. Perry died on October 22, 2024. Born on May 10, 1937, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he...
View ArticleRenewal, Pastoral Care, and a Sad Passing
A Time For Fraternity And Renewal I am finishing up this week’s blog during a break in our biennial Convocation of Priests in the Diocese. Our Ongoing Formation of Priests Committee hosts this...
View ArticleCalled by Name: Answering a Call to Serve
Do You Know Someone Being Called by Name? I am encouraged that our Diocesan Vocation office is launching an innovative initiative to find and welcome individuals who are discerning a call to the...
View ArticleParishioners to Take Part in Vocations Initiative
FALL RIVER — Sunday, November 10, will be Called by Name Sunday in the Diocese of Fall River, and parishioners will be asked to take part in this initiative to help identify and accompany faithful...
View ArticleCelebrating Vocations Awareness Week and Remembering Good and Faithful Servants
Vocations Awareness Week Among the many celebrations in the Church is National Vocation Awareness Week, a nationwide effort during the first week of November each year to promote vocations to the...
View ArticleReflecting with Gratitude, Moving Forward with Purpose
State of the Diocese Did you know that Catholic Charities of Fall River provides some form of support to more than 27,000 homes in our Diocese? Or that a recently renovated building now offers 26...
View ArticleAs Milestones are Observed, New Report Offers Look at State of the Diocese
FALL RIVER — For the Diocese of Fall River, this year has had special significance: it marks both the 120th anniversary of its establishment and the 10th anniversary of the installation of Bishop...
View ArticleFostering a Culture of Protection
You may have seen the report shared at parishes last weekend that provides an update on Safe Environment initiatives in the Diocese. This update was issued in advance of World Day for the Prevention...
View ArticleBishop to Present Marian Award to 64 from Across Diocese
FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Marian Award to 64 members of parishes from throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, at the Cathedral of St....
View ArticleThanksgiving, the Arrival of Advent & Transforming Lives Through Catholic...
A Time to Give Thanks Happy Thanksgiving! Following, please find my 2025 Thanksgiving message in English, Español, and Português. English Español Português This week, we celebrate a day of gratitude...
View ArticleDiocese Renews Call to Support Priests through Serving the Shepherds Fund
FALL RIVER – Last year, the Diocese of Fall River launched the Serving the Shepherds Fund, which is a fund designated to support priests. Instead of reaching out to the Diocesan faithful and inviting...
View ArticleMarian Awards and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Recognizing Service to the Church Each year, we gather as a Diocesan family in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption for the presentation of the Marian Medal – now Marian Awards – to recognize...
View ArticleBishop’s New Pastoral Letter Introduces Initiative to Strengthen Diocesan...
FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a pastoral letter to Catholics of the Diocese of Fall River introducing an initiative designed to strengthen the ministry of diocesan priests...
View ArticleCatholic Charities Gift of Giving Program Aiming to Spread Joy to Families in...
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River has announced that it is continuing its annual Gift of Giving Program this year for Christmas. Catholic Charities officials explain that many of the...
View ArticleStronger Priests and the Season of Giving
A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church We recently learned of the passing of a 33-year-old priest in Iowa, Father Dennis Conway, who tragically took his own life....
View ArticleJubilee 2025 and Prayerful Strength for the Fortitude Initiative
Journey into Grace: Become a Pilgrim of Hope On December 24, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door to St. Peter’s Basilica to mark the opening of the Jubilee Year. With the theme, Pilgrims of Hope, the...
View ArticleChristmas 2024 Message from Bishop da Cunha
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “For You O Lord are my Hope…my trust is in You” (Psalm 146:5). How well this ancient Psalm conveys the true source of our joy at Christmas. For amid the darkness...
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