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The Clergy Offices of the Diocese of Fall River serve those areas that pertain to the personal and professional growth and development of clergy serving in the Diocese. The ministry is conceived to be holistic in approach, encompassing the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual components of the lives of our clergy.

Office of the Vicar for Priests

Fr. David Pignato, S.T.D., J.D.
Vicar for Priests
dpignato@dioc-fr.org

Fr. Jack Oliveira
Moderator for Retired Priests
508-675-1050

Office of Clergy Support

Matt Robinson, MA, MS
Director of Clergy Support
mrobinson@dioc-fr.org
508-492-0995

To learn more about ways to support our priests, please visit the Clergy Support Office page.

Permanent Diaconate Office

Deacon Frank Lucca
Co-Director
deaconfranklucca@frpermanentdiaconate.com
508- 995-3700

Joseph A. McGinley
Co-Director
deaconjosephmcginley@frpermanentdiaconate.com

Visit the Permanent Diaconate Office website to learn more.

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