Foundation to Advance Catholic Education

05/21/2026

Recipients of the Pope St. Pius X Youth Awards are processing into St. Mary's Cathedral for tonight's Awards presentation at 7 p.m. Watch the livestream on the Cathedral website at www.olfallriver.com/watch

05/09/2026

03/26/2026

2026-2027 FACE applications are due by March 31st! Visit www.face-dfr.org/how-to-apply to learn more or apply.

Helping to make a Catholic education possible for more families. Through FACE, the Diocese provides need-based scholarships to increase access to a Catholic education. For the 2025-26 school year, FACE has awarded more than $1 million to over 900 students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese. We invite families to apply for assistance today at https://www.face-dfr.org/how-to-apply/

03/17/2026

From hardship to forgiveness, St. Patrick's life reminds us to trust in God, live with courage, and follow Christ each day. ☘️ Read more in the Bishop's Blog at https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/bishops-blog/finding-hope-through-prayer-and-the-faithful-witness-of-our-community/

03/05/2026

In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the Rite of Election and the faithful “yes” of those preparing to enter the Church this Lent, while also celebrating the launch of The Anchor’s new fully digital website and e-newsletter to help share the Good News more widely. You can read the blog at https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/bishops-blog/a-season-of-renewal-faith-conversion-and-new-beginnings/

03/05/2026

The story of our recently launched 14 video series is beautifully captured in this month's Anchor. Enjoy!
https://anchornews.org/local-news/diocese-of-fall-river-catholic-schools-releases-educating-for-eternity-video-series/

02/26/2026

02/13/2026

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Helping to make a Catholic education possible for more families. Through FACE, the Diocese provides need-based scholarships to increase access to a Catholic education. For the 2025-26 school year, FACE has awarded more than $1 million to over 900 students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese. We invite families to apply for assistance today at https://www.face-dfr.org/how-to-apply/

01/29/2026

Learn more about our amazing Catholic schools!

Catholic Schools Week returns for its 51st year across the Diocese of Fall River’s 17 schools.

01/28/2026

Service, prayer, and education are powerful ways we answer God’s call. In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares stories of hope through Catholic Charities, honors men and women in consecrated life, and welcomes a guest blogger to lift up the impact of Catholic education. You are invited to read the blog at https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/bishops-blog/answering-gods-call-through-service-prayer-and-education/