His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, Bishop of Fall River, has authorized the formation of a new class for Permanent Deacons beginning in the Fall of 2027.
Those interested in pursuing the vocation of the diaconate, scheduled to begin the Aspirancy phase in the Fall of 2027, are invited to submit a preliminary application. Additional details and a preliminary application are available on our website – fallriverdeacons.com.
These general Information meetings will delve into the process of formation of a deacon for the Diocese of Fall River. The info nights will be held at several locations in the diocese and via Zoom-
October 21 – 7:00 pm – St Mary’s Dartmouth Parish Hall – Dartmouth
January 27, 2026 – via Zoom
February 13, 2026 – St. Ann’s Parish Hall – Raynham
April 27, 2026 – via Zoom
If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Frank Lucca or Deacon Joseph McGinley, Co-Directors of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at office@frpermanentdiaconate.com or contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at 508-990-0341.