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In the News
26
Jul
2023
All Saints Catholic School, New Bedford, Announces New Principal

NEW BEDFORD – Father Sudhir Nayak, co-pastor and moderator of Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Lavalley, Ed.D., as the new principal of …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Jul
2023
Cultivating the Faith of Our Youth

Catholic Schools Summer is an important time for our Diocesan Catholic Schools as they prepare for the upcoming school year. One vital step, especially for the Administration, is to ensure …

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In the News
25
Jul
2023
Diocesan Pilgrims Heading to Lisbon for World Youth Day 2023

FALL RIVER – Twenty-four pilgrims from the Diocese of Fall River will join hundreds of thousands of young adults in Lisbon, Portugal, next week for the celebration of World Youth …

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In the News
24
Jul
2023
Veteran Educator Named Principal of St. Joseph School, Fairhaven

NEW BEDFORD – Father Stephen Banjare, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Fairhaven, is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Kuliga as the new principal of St. Joseph School.  …

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Bishop's Blog
20
Jul
2023
Summer Gatherings

Cornerstone Society Luncheons On Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th, The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts hosted special luncheons for the Cornerstone Society. These generous donors to the Catholic …

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Bishop's Blog
12
Jul
2023
My Mother’s Passing

  The past few days have certainly been difficult ones for me. As some of you may already know, I lost my beloved mother, Josefa da Cunha, on Saturday, July …

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Mensajes del Obispo
10
Jul
2023
Mother of Bishop Dies

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 …

Bishop's Blog
5
Jul
2023
Bishop’s Blog – Many Blessings

Blessing of the Fleet On June 25th, I participated in the 76th annual Mass and Blessing of the Fleet as part of the Provincetown Portuguese Festival. There is a rich, …

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In the News
29
Jun
2023
New Principal Appointed for St. Stanislaus School, Fall River

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 …

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Bishop's Blog
28
Jun
2023
Acknowledging Retiring Priests, Diocesan Deacons, and the Catholic Appeal

On Friday, June 30th, Reverend George E. Harrison, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, who this year observed 55 years in the priesthood; Reverend Raymond Cambra, pastor of …

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