October 12, 2022

81st Annual Catholic Appeal Raises $4.3 Million The 81st Catholic Appeal, “Journeying Together in Faith and Love,” has closed with the annual campaign raising $4.3 million to support the work of the Church across the Diocese of Fall River. In the midst of a challenging economic environment, the support of our faithful donors remained strong, as more than 16,000 individual donors made gifts and pledges to sustain the Appeal’s longstanding mission of serving those in greatest need.

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Since the opening of the first school it has been the desire of the Diocese to make our Catholic schools accessible to all families who wish to provide a Catholic education for their children. In 1991, the Diocese of Fall River established the St. Mary’s Education Fund. In 2015, the St. Mary’s Education Fund changed its name to the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE).  FACE wants to meet the challenges of serving our diverse populations, while addressing the increase in the demand for financial assistance for families striving to send their children to the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River. FACE supports children across the Diocese—New Bedford to South Yarmouth, Attleboro to Acushnet, Fall River to Mansfield, Hyannis to North Dartmouth, and Fairhaven to North Attleboro.

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The Inaugural Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala was a big success! With a showing of faith and energy at White’s of Westport on June 8, more than 260 people gathered to raise funds to repair and renovate the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. The Lumen Christi Gala celebrated the Cathedral’s history and helped begin the fund-raising effort to chart a renewed future for the Mother Church and Seat of the Bishop in service to all diocesan faithful and the wider community. Read more.

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The 25th Annual FACE Summer Gala Raised Nearly $200,000 for Student Scholarships! Almost 200 guests enjoyed breathtaking views and a lively program which included the Al Makkay, Sr. Award presented to Ann-Marie Shaw from St. Pius X School, a special performance by Hyannis Sound a cappella group, raffles and live auction! Read more. Save the Date Thursday - August 17, 2023 Wianno Club, Osterville

Team FACE Falmouth Road Race runners raised over $13,000 to support FACE student scholarships!



Would you like to be part of TEAM FACE Falmouth Road Race for Numbers for Non Profits next year? To learn more, email: info@catholicfoundationsema.org

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Do you want to give back to your community in a faith-filled environment? Within the many job opportunities across the Diocese of Fall River, you may find one that sparks a new career, develops a new talent, or ignites a passion for the formation of the future generation. For a list of all opportunities, please click here. If you have a 3 or 4 year old child, are you looking for more than just daycare? Enrolling your child into Pre-K at one of our Catholic elementary schools offers your child a faith based, safe environment that builds the foundation for the love of learning. Find your nearest Catholic school here.

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