Diocese of Fall River

The Catholic Diocese of Fall River comprises Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands.

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In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Fr. Scheffer reflects on Veterans Day and the call to work for peace. Bishop da Cunha shares the Massachusetts bishops’ call to protect life and support families and asks for prayers ahead of the Bishops' fall assembly. https://t.co/UmvkTn2HsI

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Tonight’s the night! The FACE Fall Scholarship Dinner brings our community together to make sure cost is never a barrier for students pursuing a Catholic education in our Diocese. See you at White’s of Westport at 5:30 p.m.

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“We’re here for a tiny bit of time, and we should just look out for one another.” - Kevin Frederic, manager of Solanus Casey Food Pantry

Catholic Charities has been creating places where our neighbors are treated with dignity and respect. For Kevin, that starts with community.

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Bishop da Cunha joins his brother bishops in Mass. to respond to the governor’s decision to override the Repeal188 efforts. Their message reaffirms the dignity of every human life & calls for greater support for mothers, children & families in crisis. https://t.co/jtP26F0Gsr

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Check out these photos from Catholic Youth Day 2026! On October 17th, youth from across Massachusetts came together to celebrate, pray, and connect.

Thank you to our special guests, Renzo and Monica Ortega of the Two Become Family podcast, for joining us.

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Hundreds gathered at the Father Peyton Center to venerate the relics of St. Bernadette and pray for healing and hope. Bishop da Cunha invited the faithful to follow her example and become instruments of God’s grace. https://t.co/ZYbrfi3qwZ

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From welcoming the relic of St. Bernadette to remembering our departed clergy, this week's Bishop's Blog offers opportunities to reflect on faith, hope and gratitude. You can read the blog at https://t.co/axUXID29V6

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Last Friday, the Catholic Charities staff turned the parking lot of a Fall River shelter into a Halloween celebration for the 20 families currently staying there.

Thank you to the staff for bringing the holiday spirit!

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From welcoming St. Bernadette’s relic to remembering departed clergy, Bishop da Cunha reflects on faith, hope and gratitude, protecting life, prayer for priests and bonds across generations. Read this week’s blog:
https://t.co/axUXID29V6

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Election Day is Tues., Nov. 3. Bishop da Cunha invites the faithful to prepare prayerfully and let faith guide their vote. Start with Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship from the U.S. bishops: https://t.co/vjCgq2KCrd

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Hundreds of young people. Parishes from all across Massachusetts. One day to worship, learn, pray, and celebrate our faith together. That’s Catholic Youth Day!

Watch to see why they keep coming back, and why we can’t wait for next year.

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Bishop da Cunha reflects on renewed brotherhood among priests, a century of service through Catholic Charities and our call to faithful citizenship. As November begins, he also invites us to honor the saints and remember our departed loved ones in prayer. https://t.co/kMcsUBFV3w

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“Every child is a gift, and every person deserves a chance to live.” In a joint message, Massachusetts’ Catholic bishops reaffirm the sacred dignity of human life following a statewide petition effort. You are invited to read their statement below.

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The Diocese is hiring a full-time Director of Family and Respect Life to support marriage and family ministry, serve those in need and promote the dignity of human life. You are invited to learn more at https://t.co/MVlI5ynAXs

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Join Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in New Bedford for “Protecting the Gift God Gave Me,” a Spanish-language retreat with Father Germán Correa and guest speaker José Lebrón Sanabria. All are welcome!

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Bishop da Cunha reflects on renewed brotherhood among priests, a century of service through Catholic Charities and our call to faithful citizenship. As November begins, he also invites us to honor the saints and remember our departed loved ones in prayer https://t.co/kMcsUBFV3w

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Join us tonight, Oct. 24, for our Mental Health Mass at Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, as we come together in prayer for all those living with mental health challenges and the people who love and care for them.
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This week, Bishop da Cunha gathered with his brother priests from across the Diocese for the Presbyteral Convocation. This gathering gave them time to pray together, strengthen bonds as brother priests, and renew themselves for the ministry entrusted to them.

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What keeps us connected to God and one another? Bishop da Cunha reflects on the energy of Catholic Youth Day, time for prayer with his brother priests, and the ways we can support students, families, and those facing mental health challenges. https://t.co/ujsGkOjr9H

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It's not too late for Called By Name 2026! Nominating a young man gives him discernment resources, invitations to vocation events, and encouragement to consider God's call. Your nomination could plant a seed that opens his heart to God: https://t.co/3fiHJtDgAV