2023 News & Press

It is with sorrow and sadness, and at the same time with hope in eternal life, that we announce the passing of Josefa da Cunha (in photo), the beloved mother of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Mrs. da Cunha died in her home in Brazil on

FALL RIVER – Father David Frederici, Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption and Pastor of Good Shepherd and Saint Stanislaus Parishes, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Coady (in photo) as the new principal of St. Stanislaus School.   Coady is well

ACUSHNET – Father Ryan Healy, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church in Acushnet, is pleased to announce that Haley Rogers (in photo) has been appointed the new principal of St. Francis Xavier School, effective July 1, 2023. Rogers is a devout Catholic educator who began her career

FALL RIVER — Three priests of the Diocese of Fall River will retire at the end of June after serving for decades in parishes and ministries. Entering retirement are Reverend George E. Harrison, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, who this year observed 55 years

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend Brian P. Connors, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parishes in Seekonk. Reverend John P.

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following assignments: Reverend Mr. Bryan R. Bangs, Transitional Deacon at Holy Family Parish in East Taunton. Effective June 1, 2023 to August 6, 2023 Reverend