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Welcome to St. Joan of Arc, a Roman Catholic church and member of the Diocese of Fall River. We are situated in Orleans, Massachusetts. Orleans is a resort community on the outer Cape in southeastern Massachusetts, at the elbow of Cape Cod. The church consists of 1100 families of many nationalities and all ages.

We are a faith-filled community and this is a joy! The wonderful spirit of generosity and hospitality of our parish is a constant beacon of welcome for all who seek the warm embrace of solace and friendship. This is a special charisma which continually strengthens and inspires us.

Both the upper church and the church hall are handicap accessible.

Please take time to peruse our web site. Your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

New Parishioners are welcome. Please introduce yourselves to the priest after Mass or call the office to register. We urge you to become active members of our Parish Family.

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A letter from the Bishops of Massachusetts to the
Catholics of the Commonwealth

We write as your pastors; we write also at a critical moment for the Catholic Church in Massachusetts, in the nation and throughout the world. The issue which confronts us all, but especially confronts us as bishops, is the sexual abuse crisis that has again enveloped the life of the Church. ... press to see the full text

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NOTE THE FALL, WINTER, SPRING SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil

5:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses

8:00 & 10:00 a.m. [Sept. (after Labor Day) through June]

8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. (July through Labor Day)

Holy Days

5:00 pm Vigil, 8:00 and Noon on the Holy Day

Reconciliation

Sat. 4:00 - 4:45 P.M. or by appointment

Daily Mass

8:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday

Novena

Wednesdays before Mass at 7:45 a.m.

Baptism

By Appointment. See Baptism Guidelines at forms\baptismalguidelines.pdf

Weddings

By Appointment 9 to 12 months in advance ... please read our guideline at forms\Wedding Guidelines '18.pdf

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