Father Richard L. Chretien, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies Author: Reverendísimo Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 17 Jun 2022 Share Reverend Richard L. Chretien FALL RIVER — Reverend Richard L. Chretien, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. He was 80 years old. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Lena R. (Longchamps) Chretien. Fr. Chretien was a graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, class of 1959. He went on to pursue his education at Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Warwick, RI, and St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, MD. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1967. Following his ordination, Fr. Chretien went on to be Parochial Vicar of St. George Church in Westport from 1967-1969, Sacred Heart Church in North Attleboro from 1969-1979, St. Joseph’s Church in New Bedford from 1979-1983, and St. Theresa’s Church in New Bedford from 1983 – 1990. He served as Pastor of our Lady of Grace Church in Westport from 1990-2000 and Notre Dame de Lourdes Church and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception from 2000 until his retirement in 2012. He was also the Chaplain of the Msgr. Prevost Council of the Knights of Columbus in Fall River. Survivors include his brother Lucien A. Chretien and his wife Janet of Acushnet; his sister-in-law Cheryl Chretien of Middleboro; his nephews: Patrick Chretien of Middleboro and David Chretien of Taunton; his nieces: Margaret Coe of Middleboro and Dr. Yvette Rose Chretien, DVM of Chelmsford and several great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Marcel R. Chretien. Visitation to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 4 – 7 PM at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street Fall River, MA 02721. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption followed by interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Arrangements are entrusted to South Coast Funeral Home, 1555 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA 02723. May the Lord grant Father Chretien the fullness of life promised to His faithful ones. Reverendísimo Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. The Bishop of Fall River Categorías Mensajes del Obispo In the News Press Releases and Statements Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Related Posts In the News 4 Nov 2021 Father John Andrews, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies Reverend John F. Andrews, 85, a retired priest of the Fall River Diocese, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2021, at Marian Manor. John was born in North Dighton, the … Read More In the News 30 Dic 2021 Father Paul T. Lamb, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies Reverend Paul Terrance Lamb, 84, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River and chaplain of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, went to his eternal reward on December … Read More In the News 27 Jul 2020 Father Richard Roy to Retire in August FALL RIVER — After 45 years of priestly ministry, Father Richard M. Roy (in photo), who is pastor of St. Julie Billiart Parish and chaplain to Bishop Stang High School, … Read More