2024-01-01 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2024 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical feast day honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary's motherhood in the wake of the birth of the baby Jesus Christ. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains the basis for this title for Mary. "Called in the Gospels 'the mother of Jesus,' Mary is acclaimed by …
2024-01-01 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2024 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical feast day honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary's motherhood in the wake of the birth of the baby Jesus Christ. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains the basis for this title for Mary. "Called in the Gospels 'the mother of Jesus,' Mary is acclaimed by …
9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Peak Planning Summit January 6, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Peak Planning Summit How do we grow engagement? Both in terms of growing volunteers and better engaging the people we serve? The Peak Planning Summit serves to provide parish leaders and volunteers in the Diocese of Fall River with practicals - "how to's" - for parish ministry. Learn how to grow parishioner engagement through practical workshops and resources, …
2024-01-07 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2024 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is the Christian observance that celebrates the public manifestation of the Jesus’ kingship to the world when the Magi visit and adore him. In the Gospel of Luke, an angel of the Lord reveals Jesus as “savior,” “Messiah,” and “Lord” to the shepherds when Jesus is born …
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm CYO Basketball Jamboree January 15, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm CYO Basketball Jamboree The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), along with the Knights of Columbus, the Diocesan Office of Vocations, and the Secretariat for the New Evangelization (which oversees CYO), will be holding a Basketball Jamboree at Bishop Connolly High School Gymnasium in Fall River. The evening will include the annual Knights of Columbus free throw contest, music, and …
2024-01-16 “9 Days for Life” Novena Begins “9 Days for Life” Novena Begins January 16, 2024 “9 Days for Life” Novena Begins Today begins the nationwide annual Respect Life novena "9 Days for Life," continuing through Wednesday, January 24. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more by email or text message. Join thousands of Catholics from around the country in praying for the protection of human life. Sign up at 9daysforlife.com!
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monthly Day of Prayer & Fasting for Our Priests January 18, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monthly Day of Prayer & Fasting for Our Priests The Office of Clergy Support of the Diocese of Fall River encourages all Catholics of the Diocese to support our priests spiritually by participating in a Monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting for Priests. This Monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting for Priests typically takes place on the third Thursday of the Month and is offered …
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Healing Mass January 25, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Healing Mass This Mass will conclude with healing prayers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m. will precede the Mass. For more information, please call 508-824-5577 or email standrewtaunton@comcast.net
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Healing Mass January 25, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Healing Mass This Mass will conclude with healing prayers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m. will precede the Mass. For more information, please call 508-824-5577 or email standrewtaunton@comcast.net
9:00 am - 9:45 pm Mass of Remembrance January 27, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 pm Mass of Remembrance All are welcome to this Mass of Remembrance offered on the last Saturday of each month in the Mausoleum Chapel of Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pax Christi Online Forum: “Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons: An Urgent Imperative” January 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pax Christi Online Forum: “Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons: An Urgent Imperative” Pax Christi Massachusetts, in association with Pax Christi USA and other sponsors, is offering “Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons: An Urgent Imperative,” an online forum to be held on Saturday, January 27, 2-4 p.m. ET. Its focus will be the grave concern of the increasing threat of nuclear war and what ordinary citizens can …
2024-01-28 Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic Schools Week Begins January 28, 2024 Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2024 from January 28 through February 3. Observed annually across the country, the week is designed to highlight the value of a Catholic education to young people and its contributions to the Church and wider community. It is also the time when many …
2024-01-28 Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic Schools Week Begins January 28, 2024 Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2024 from January 28 through February 3. Observed annually across the country, the week is designed to highlight the value of a Catholic education to young people and its contributions to the Church and wider community. It is also the time when many …
10:30 am - 11:30 am Divorced and Separated Healing Mass January 28, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Divorced and Separated Healing Mass The Family and Respect Life Office of the Secretariat for the New Evangelization invites the faithful from across the Diocese of Fall River to a Healing Mass for the divorced and separated. The Mass will inaugurate a ministry to serve divorced and separated Catholics in the Diocese. Organizers of the ministry note components of it …
January 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pax Christi Online Forum: “Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons: An Urgent Imperative”
