Whenever a young person falls, in some sense all humanity falls. Yet it is also true that when a young person rises, it is as if the whole world rises as well. Young people, what great potential you have in your hands! What great strength you have in your hearts! Today too, God is saying to each one of you: ‘Arise!’… ‘Arise! I have appointed you to testify to what you have seen’ (Acts 26:16).
Pope Francis
Diocesean Youth Weekend Retreat
The YES! Retreat is a three-day weekend retreat experience run by a Board of Directors and sponsored by the Secretariat for the New Evangelization. The YES! Retreat provides high school youth an opportunity to encounter God through the sacraments, testimony, fellowship, and a closer examination of self and relationships with others. The experience allows young people to affirm their confirmation promises and return to their communities with renewed conviction and empowerment to bring Christ to others.
YES RETREAT
MARCH 6-8, 2026
Regional Confirmation Retreats
Regional Confirmation Retreat #1
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10:30 am-5:00 pm
Corpus Christi Parish 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537
Regional Confirmation Retreat #2
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 10:30 am-5:00 pm
Saint Teresa of Calcutta School (GYM), 180 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Regional Confirmation Retreat #3
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 10:30 am-5:00 pm
Saint John Neumann Church, 157 Middleboro Rd, East Freetown, MA 02717
Regional Confirmation Retreat #4
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 10:30 am-5:00 pm
St. Ann Parish, 675 N Main St, Raynham, MA 02767
More within the Diocese
Echo of Cape Cod
ECHO (an acronym which stands for Encountering C[h]rist in Others) has been active on Cape Cod and the Islands for more than 50 years as a Christian weekend retreat program. Under the auspices of the [Diocese of Fall River]. While based in Catholic teachings, the program welcomes participants from all faith backgrounds, as well as those who don’t currently belong to any church community.
ECHO Website
echoofcapecod.org
Diocesan Catholic Scouting Committee
The Diocese of Fall River seeks to support scouts, their parents, scout leaders and local parishes. Catholic scouting activities are overseen by the Diocesan Scouting Committee. For more information, contact: Diocese of Fall River Catholic Committee on Scouting P.O. Box 70737 North Dartmouth, MA 02747 774-202-3047 Fr David Frederici frdfrederici@dioc-fr.org