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Press Releases and Statements
1
Sep
2026
Statement of the Diocese Following Incident at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, New Bedford

Father Christopher Peschel suffers minor injury to his face during a disturbance Monday evening

Press Releases and Statements
31
Ago
2026
Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts on the Passing of James F. Driscoll

James Driscoll served as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference for 15 years

Press Releases and Statements
20
Ago
2026
2026 Catholic Appeal Raises More than $4.2 Million

Thank you to the nearly 15,000 donors who supported the Appeal, which provides funding for programs and ministries throughout the Diocese

Press Releases and Statements
20
Ago
2026
Former Cape School Leader Recognized for Contributions to Catholic Education

Pat Marmen receives 2026 Al Makkay Sr. Friend of Catholic Education Award at FACE Summer Gala

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28
Jul
2026
Reverend James Ferry Dies 

Served as Pastor of Espirito Santo Parish, Fall River, MA among many other assignments

Press Releases and Statements
26
Jun
2026
Father Horace J. Travassos Dies

Served as rector of St. Mary's Cathedral and pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Westport, among many other assignments

Press Releases and Statements
17
Jun
2026
Appointments, Retirements Announced

Bishop da Cunha has announced the appointments of several priests in the Diocese and the retirements of two pastors

Press Releases and Statements
10
Jun
2026
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Visit Diocese

Historic Pilgrimage Will Stop in Easton, New Bedford and Fall River June 29-30

Press Releases and Statements
9
Jun
2026
Diaconal Candidates to be Installed as Acolytes

Ministry of Acolyte is the second of two ministries candidates receive as part of their preparation for ordination as permanent deacons

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2
Jun
2026
New Priest, Deacon to be Ordained for Diocese

Bishop da Cunha to ordain Deacon Kaíque Duarte Santos and Lucas daCosta in St. Mary's Cathedral on Saturday, June 6.