Adult Education and Evangelization423 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 678-2828 Fax (508) 674-4218 Web Site: http://www.fallriverfaithformation.org Offers faith formation and education programs for adult men and women who seek to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. Claire M. McManus Director of Faith Formation e-mail: cmcmanus@dfrcec.com Anchor Publishing Company887 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 7 Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-7151 e-mail: theanchor@anchornews.org
Publishes the annual
Catholic Directory for the Diocese of Fall River.
Rev. Roger J. Landry Executive Editor Mr. David B. Jolivet Editor Archives362 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 2577Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-1311 Collects, organizes, and preserves records, documents and memorabilia of the Diocese for administrative and historical purposes. Not open to the general public. Rev. Barry W. Wall Archivist Bishop’s Office47 Underwood Street, P.O. Box 2577
Fall River, MA 02722Tel. (508) 675-1311 Fax (508) 679-9220 Most Rev. George W. Coleman, D.D. Bishop of Fall River Rev. Msgr. John A. Perry, VG Vicar General and Moderator of the Diocesan Curia Rev. Karl C. BissingerSecretary to the Bishop Brazilian Apostolatec/o St. Patrick Parish Rectory 511 Main Street, PO Box 569 Falmouth, MA 02541 Tel. (508) 548-1065 Fax (508) 495-0875 Addresses the pastoral needs of the Brazilian community and facilitates their participation in the life of the Church. Rev. Messias Albuquerque Coordinator e-mail: stpatrick80@gmail.com Web Site: www.catolicadocape.com Campus Ministryc/o St. Francis of Assisi Parish 270 Ocean Grove Avenue Swansea, MA 02777 Tel. (508) 999-8872 Web Site: Under Construction Serving the Catholic Communities at the colleges within southeastern Massachusetts by celebrating the Sacraments, sponsoring programs for spiritual development, supporting student activities, and assisting students as they integrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ within their lives. Rev. Michael Ciryak Director Campus Offices Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA, Tel. (508)
678-2811 ext. 2247 Rev. Michael A. Ciryak Stonehill College, North Easton, MA, Tel. (508)
565-1487 Rev. Thomas Halkovic, C.S.C., Director
UMass Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA, Tel. (508) 999-8872
Sister Madeleine Tacy, OP Wheaton College, Norton, MA, Tel. (508)
286-8200 Rev. Michael Ciryak Cathedral Camp167 Middleboro Road, P.O. Box 428East Freetown, MA 02717 Tel. (508) 763-8874 Fax (508) 763-3768 Offers summer day camp opportunities for children. Ms. Rena LemieuxAssistant Director
e-mail:
rena@cathedralcamp.netWeb Site: www.cathedralcamp.net Catholic Campaign for Human Developmentc/o Catholic Social Services 1600 Bay Street, P.O. Box M, South Station Fall River, MA 02724 Tel. (508) 674-4681. Fax (508) 675-2224 Serves as the local contact for the U.S. Bishops’
domestic anti-poverty program.
Arlene McNamee, LCSWDirector
Catholic Charities Appeal450 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 1470 Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-1311 Fax (508) 676-6591 Web Site: www.frdioc-catholiccharities.org Headquarters for the annual springtime fundraising campaign which supports diocesan programs, ministries and agencies. Michael J. Donly Director of Development
Catholic Nurses’ Council(Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses) c/o Our Lady of Victory Rectory 230 South Main Street Centerville, MA 02632 Tel. (508) 775-5744 Fax (508) 771-0170 Diocesan chapter of an international church-sponsored association of Catholic nurses. Rev. Mark R. Hession Moderator
Catholic Women’s Council(Diocesan Council of Catholic Women) c/o Virginia Wade, President Tel. (508) 676-6515 Fax Web Site: www.frcatholicwomen.com Diocesan chapter of a nationwide federation of
organizations of Catholic women working to support, empower and educate
all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. Sr. Eugenia Brady, SJC Moderator Catholic Youth Organization403 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 672-9644 Mailing Address: Holy Name Parish Rectory 709 Hanover Street Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 679-6732 Fax (508) 675-4755 Organizes athletic leagues and tournaments for young men and women. Rev. Jay T. Maddock Diocesan Director Cemeteriesc/o Notre Dame Cemetery Fall River, MA 02724 Tel. (508) 673-1561 Fax (508) 673-5355 Rev. John J. Perry Diocesan Director Chancery Office450 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 2577Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-1311 Fax (508) 730-2447 Oversees all temporal matters of diocesan administration: legal, financial, insurance and real estate. Consults on, implements and explains canonical policies. Rev. Michael K. McManus Chancellor Communications Office887 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 7 Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-0211 Fax (508) 675-5204 Handles media relations and coordinates media use including dissemination of news, information and programs, publicity and production. Serves as spokesman for diocesan administration and as liaison between media and ministry offices. Mr. John E. Kearns Jr. Director e-mail: jkearns@fallriverdiocese.org Continuing Education and Formation of Clergyc/o Our Lady of Victory Rectory 230 South Main Street Centerville, MA 02632 Tel. (508) 775-5744 Fax (508) 771-0170 Develops single and multi-part programs for clergy
spiritual renewal and ongoing education. Rev. Mark R. Hession Director Rev. Rev. John J. Oliveira Director, Mentoring Program for Priests Tel. (508) 993-4704 Fax (508) 991-5536 Couragec/o Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
233 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740Tel. (508) 992-9408 Fax (508) 990-0575 Support group for
Catholic men and women who are confronting issues of same sex attraction
and who are striving to lead chaste lives.
Rev. Richard D. WilsonModeratorCursilloc/o St. Stanislaus Parish
36 Rockland Street, P.O. Box 111
Fall River, MA 02724Tel. (508) 672-0423 Fax (508) 677-1378 Diocesan liaison with the
Cursillo worldwide renewal movement designed to teach and to inspire
persons to integrate Christ more fully in their lives, homes and
communities.
Cursillo experience begins with participation in a three-day
weekend retreat of intensive prayer, study, and discussion, and continues
with a program of follow-up meetings.
Rev. Bruce M. Neylon Liaison Daughters of Isabellac/o SS. Peter and Paul Rectory
250 Snell Street
Fall River, MA 02721Tel. (508) 676-8463 Fax (508) 678-8070 Diocesan affiliates or
circles of the national Daughters of Isabella organization, which unites
Catholic women for spiritual benefits and promotion of high ideals in the
society at large.
Rev. Stephen B. SalvadorModerator
Development Office450 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 1470 Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-1311 Fax (508) 676-6591 Handles fund-raising and development issues, including the Catholic Charities Appeal, the St. Mary’s Education Fund scholarship program, and other giving opportunities. Mr. Michael J. Donly Director Diocesan Health Facilities Office (Nursing Homes)368 North Main Street Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 679-8154 Fax (508) 679-1422 Web Site: www.dhfo.org Oversees planning and operations of the skilled nursing facilities owned and operated by the Diocese: Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River; Madonna Manor, N. Attleboro; Marian Manor, Taunton; Our Lady’s Haven, Fairhaven; Sacred Heart Home, New Bedford; Bethany House Adult Day Health Care, Taunton; and the Care Manager Program, Fairhaven. Rev. Msgr. Edmund J. Fitzgerald Director Disabilities Apostolate243 Forest Street Fall River, MA 02721 Tel. Voice/TTY (508) 679-8373 Addresses the pastoral needs of persons with disabilities and facilitates their inclusion into parish communities. Works to heighten awareness of the needs of the disabled. Matt Dansereau
Coordinator
Ecumenical Officerc/o St. Anne Rectory 818 Middle Street Fall River, MA 02721 Tel. (508) 674-5651 Fax (508) 672-0939 Maintains and cultivates understanding, respect and cooperation between the Diocese and other Christian and non-Christian communities in the area. Rev. Marc H. Bergeron Officer e-mail: marcbergeron@comcast.net Education Center423 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 678-2828 Fax (508) 674-4218 e-mail: reception@dfrcec.com Web Site: www.dfrcec.com Comprises the offices of superintendent and assistant superintendents of Catholic schools, faith formation including parish religious education and adult education, educational technology, facilities management and computers. Dr. Michael S. Griffin Superintendent of Schools Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum: Dr. Donna Boyle Asst. Superintendent for Personnel: Ms. Kathleen
A. Simpson
Faith Formation: Mrs. Claire M. McManus, STL, Director English Prayer and Charismatic Groupsc/o St. Jude the Apostle Parish
249 Whittenton StreetTaunton, MA 02780 Tel. (508) 496-9080 Fax Not Available Clearinghouse for diocesan information on participation in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement. Director e-mail: fremurphy@verizon.net Faith Formation423 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 678-2828 Fax (508) 675-3864 e-mail: reception@dfrcec.com Web Site: www.fallriverfaithformation.org Provides leadership, support and enablement to those who serve in catechetical ministries in the Fall River Diocese, including pastors, deacons, DRE/CREs, youth ministers, Catholic school principals and teachers. Ms. Claire McManus, STL Director e-mail: cmcmanus@dfrcec.com Faith Formation comprises the following ministries: Adult Evangelization and Spirituality: Deacon Bruce Bonneau, Assistant Director e-mail: bbonneau@dfrcec.com Catechesis and Formation: Sister Frances Thomas, RSM, Assistant Director e-mail: fthomas@dfrcec.com Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Deacon Robert Lemay, Assistant Director e-mail: rdlctk@cape.com Youth and Young Adult Ministry: Crystal-Lynn Medeiros, Assistant Director e-mail: cmedeiros@dfrcec.com Family MinistryFaith Formation Office 423 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 678-2828 Fax (508) 675-3864 e-mail: cmcmanus@dfrcec.com Web Site: www.fallriverfaithformation.org Directs programs to assist families at all times of life: Marriage Prep and Enrichment; Natural Family Planning; Ministry to the separated and divorced; and Rainbows for children experiencing a significant loss in their lives; and serves as a resource to parishes in ministry to families. Mrs. Claire McManus, STL Director Rev. Gregory A. Mathias Priest Coordinator Guild for the Blindc/o St. St. Stanislaus Rectory36 Rockland Street, P.O. Box 111 Fall River, MA 02724 Tel. (508) 672-0423 Fax (508) 677-1378 Association of
visually-impaired persons and volunteers which sponsors social and
instructional activities.
Rev. Bruce M. NeylonModerator Hispanic ApostolateP.O. Box 2577 Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-1311 Fax (508) 679-9220 Addresses the pastoral needs of the Spanish-speaking community and facilitates their participation in the life of the Church. Rev. Richard D. Wilson Director Area OfficesAttleboro – St. Joseph Church 208 South
Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703 Tel. (508) 222-1115 Cape Cod – St. Francis Xavier Church
347
South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Rev. Carlos Patino, Director
Tel. (508) 477-7710 Fax (508) 477-8158 Fall River – St. Mary’s Cathedral
327 Second Street
Fall River, MA 02721-2007
Rev. German Correa, Director
Tel. (508) 679-1991 Fax (508) 676-5276 Nantucket –St. Mary-Our Lady of
the Isle Parish
P.O. Box 1168
Nantucket, MA 02554
Rev. Carlos Patino, Director
Tel. (508) 717-5663 Fax (508) 325-7991 New Bedford –Our Lady of
Guadalupe Parish
233 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Rev. Richard D. Wilson, Pastor
Tel. (508) 992-9408 Fax (508) 990-0575
St. Kilian Church
306 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02746
Rev. Hugo Cardenas, IVE, Director
Tel. (508) 992-7587 Fax (508) 994-0281 Taunton- St. Mary Church
14 St. Mary’s Square
Taunton, MA 02780
Rev. Marc Fallon, CSC Tel.
(508) 822-7116
Fax (508) 822-7117 Legion of Maryc/o Rev. Barry W. Wall Cardinal Medeiros Residence 375 Elsbree Street Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 679-1408 Catholic lay apostolic group dedicated to spiritual
acts of mercy and to self-sanctification. Rev. Barry W. Wall Moderator Newspaper: The Anchor887 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 7 Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-7151 Fax (508) 675-7048 e-mail theanchor@anchornews.org Web Site: www.anchornews.org Official weekly newspaper of the Diocese covering news affecting the Catholic community on the local, national and international levels. Rev. Roger J. Landry Executive Editor Mr. David B. Jolivet Editor Pastoral Care of the Sick (Hospital Ministry)c/o St. Patrick Parish 306 South Street Somerset, MA 02726 Tel. (508) 673-2833 Fax (508) 672-0667 Organizes the work of chaplains and pastoral care ministers at eight hospitals within the Diocese. Rev. Marek S. Tuptynski Director Pastoral Care at Hospitals: Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, MA Rev. Thomas E. Costa Jr., Chaplain, tel. (508) 862-5286 Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA Rev. Andrew Johnson, OCSO, Chaplain, tel. (508)
679-3131, ext. 7114 Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth, MA Rev. Joseph Mauritzen, Director, tel. (508)
548-5300 Morton Hospital, Taunton, MA Rev. Edward Murphy, Director, tel. (508) 828-7000 Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape & Islands, East
Sandwich, MA Leona Leonard Director, tel. (508)
883-4000, ext. 4193 St. Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, MA Rev. Paul Fedack, Sr. Carole V.M. Mello, OP, tel. (508) 674-5741,
ext. 2060 St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford, MA Rev. Rodney E. Thibault, tel. (508)
997-1515, ext. 2493 Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA Rev. Michael Corriveau, CPM, Chaplain, tel. (508) 222-5200 Tobey Hospital, Wareham, MA Tel. (508)
295-0880, ext. 4185 Pastoral Planning Office450 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2577 Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-1311 Fax (866) 515-2933 e-mail: drodrigues@dioc-fr.org e-mail: drinkacs@dioc-fr.org Assists the Diocese of Fall River to plan for the future by using accurate statistical information, educational materials and established planning techniques, as well as by modeling sound communication, leadership and co-responsibility. Douglas M. Rodrigues Director Diane L. Rinkacs Associate Director Permanent Diaconate Office106 Illinois Street New Bedford, MA 02745 Tel. (508) 995-3700 Fax (508)
995-3800 e-mail: frpermanentdiaconate@verizon.net Web Site: http://www.frpermanentdiaconate.com Oversees and coordinates permanent deacon ministry in the Diocese including formation of candidates to the Permanent Diaconate and continuing spiritual and educational enrichment for those ordained and in service. Rev. Msgr. John J. Oliveira, P.A. Director Portuguese Apostolatec/o St. John the Baptist Rectory 344 County Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Tel. (508) 992-7727 Fax (508) 997-1462 Addresses the pastoral needs of the Portuguese-speaking community and facilitates their participation in the life of the Church. Rev. John J. Oliveira Coordinator Rev. Gastao Oliveira Director of Portuguese Communications Prison Ministry Chaplaincy outreach to those incarcerated at houses of correction in Barnstable and Bristol Counties. Barnstable County House of CorrectionDeacon Richard Murphy c/o Corpus Christi Parish, East Sandwich, MA Tel. (508)
888-0209 Bristol County Jails and Houses of Correction and
David R. Nelson Correctional Alcohol Center Rev. Marc Fallon, CSC P.O. Box 50927 New Bedford, MA 02745-0031 Tel. (508) 995-6400 Pro-Life Office450 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2577 Fall River, MA 02722-2577 Tel. (508) 675-1311 Fax (508) 730-2887 Project Rachel Hotline: (508)
997-3300 Develops and coordinates programs at the diocesan and parish levels to instill respect for human life. Sponsors Project Rachel, a confidential healing ministry for men and women hurting from past abortions. Mrs. Marian Desrosiers Director Propagation of the Faith Officec/o St. Mary Rectory 106 Illinois Street New Bedford, MA 02745 Tel. (508) 995-3593 Fax (508) 995-2453 Creates a greater awareness of the missionary work of the Church and gathers funds and other resources in support of this activity. Rev. Msgr. John J. Oliveira, PA Director RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)P.O. Box 1800 Mashpee, MA 02649 Tel. (508) 477-7700 ext. 13 Fax (508) 477-8158 Web Site: http://www.fallriverfaithformation.org/rcia Oversees the implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in the diocese. Facilitates establishment of RCIA teams in parishes and supports the RCIA process through catechesis, consultation and team networking opportunities. Deacon Robert D. Lemay Director e-mail: rdlctk@cape.com Representative for ReligiousP.O. Box 2577 Fall River, MA 02722-2577 Tel. (508) 992-9921 Fax (508) 999-6430 Serves as liaison between the Bishop and men and women of religious orders who work in assignments throughout the Diocese. Sister Catherine Donovan, RSM Episcopal Representative Saint Vincent de Paul Societyc/o 1131 Oak Hill Avenue Attleboro, MA 02703 Tel. (774) 219-1214 Fax (508) 222-2008 Association of Catholic lay men and women devoted to personal service to the poor and to victims of disasters in their communities. Irene M. Frechette Diocesan President St. Vincent’s Home2425 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720Tel. (508) 679-8511 Fax (508) 672-2558 Residential treatment and special education center for children. Offers diagnostic, therapeutic and educational services at this main campus and several satellite centers. John T. Weldon, M.S.W. Executive Director
Scouting Programc/o St. John the Evangelist Parish P.O. Box 1558 Pocasset, MA 02559 Tel. (508) 563-5887 Fax (508) 563-3102 Web Site: www.catholicscout.org Opportunities for participation in scouting through parish-sponsored girl and boy scout troops and adult scouting programs. Rev. David C. Frederici Chaplain Social Services(Catholic Social Services)
1600 Bay Street, P.O. Box M, South Station Fall River, MA 02724 Tel. (508) 674-4681 Fax (508) 675-2224 Web Site: www.cssdioc.org Assists children, families and adults in need through
a wide array of programs and services offered through five area
offices.
Among services are, food pantries, counseling, adoptions, foster
care, shelter and housing, child protection, abuse prevention, immigrant and refugee
assistance and community organizing and advocacy. Arlene A. McNamee, LCSW Director Area OfficesCape Cod: 261 South Street, 02601, Tel. (508)
771-6771; fax (508) 771-4711. Fall River: See main listing. New Bedford: 238 Bonney Street, 02744 Tel. (508)
997-7337; fax (508) 984-1667. Taunton: 78 Broadway, 02780, Tel. (508)
824-3264. Television Apostolatec/o St. Mary Parish Rectory 330 Pratt Street Mansfield, MA 02048 Tel. (508) 763-2240 Fax (508) 339-2981 Produces the Television Mass aired each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on WLNE-TV, Channel 6, New Bedford, MA-Providence, RI. Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Director Tribunal887 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 675-7150 Fax (508) 675-7295 Processes annulments and provides information on petitioning procedures. Serves as a resource on matters of canon law. Rev. Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., J.C.D. Judicial Vicar Vocations450 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 2577 Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-1311 ext. 109 Fax (508)
679-9220 e-mail: vocations@dioc-fr.org Web Site: http://www.fallrivervocations.org Serves as the liaison between the Bishop and seminarians. Coordinates activities and resources for the promotion and encouragement of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Works to increase awareness of the need for all of the faithful to pray for vocations. Rev. Karl C. Bissinger Director Vocations and Seminarians Rev. Kevin A. Cook Assistant Vocations Director Rev. Jay Mello Assistant Vocations Director Worship Officec/o St. Mary Parish Rectory 330 Pratt Street Mansfield, MA 02048 Tel. (508) 339-2981 Fax (508) 763-3040 Offers directives and clarifications on liturgical matters and coordinates educational efforts in liturgy, music, environment and art. Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Chairman Women’s ResidencesSt. Mathieu Residence 189 Wellington Street Fall River, MA 02720 Tel. (508) 675-1868 Provides affordable housing for single women over 18 who are unable to live alone or afford market-rate housing. Arlene McNamee, LCSW Director Karen Ready Coordinator Tel. (508) 674-4681 Fax (508) 675-2224 St. Clare Residence 261 South Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Tel. (508) 775-5096 Offers a spiritually-based residential program to assist formally-incarcerated women make a transition into the community. Elaine Haley Coordinator Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office423 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02722 Tel. (508) 675-3847, 675-3867 Fax (508)
675-3864 Web Site: http://www.fallriverfaithformation.org Provides leadership, training, support and resources to adults and youth involved in ministry with adolescents and young adults. Claire M. McManus Director of Faith Formation |