Father Paul T. Lamb, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 30 Dec 2021 Share 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 23, 2021. He is predeceased by his parents, Leon and Evelyn (Smith), and survived by his cousins Nelson (Joanne) Lamb of Wilmington, Delaware, and Doris Bea Campbell of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. A native of Washington, D.C., and alumnus of Notre Dame University (1959), “Terry” (as he was known to his relatives and close friends) served in the U.S. Army and later worked as a stockbroker before discerning a vocation to the priesthood. After graduate studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut, he was ordained a priest at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fall River, on June 8, 1996, by Bishop Sean P. O’Malley, OFM Cap. Father Lamb served as parochial vicar at Holy Trinity Parish in Harwich and twice at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Hyannis, chaplain of Morton Hospital in Taunton, and pastor of St. Rita Parish in Marion until retiring in 2007. He enjoyed golfing, reading, watching old movies, playing bridge, and spending time with family and friends. The wake will be he held in St. Francis Xavier Church, 347 South Street, Hyannis, on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 9:30 A.M., and the funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, a memorial Mass will be held at St. Bartholomew Church in Bethesda, Maryland, with burial following immediately at St. John’s Forest Glen Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland. May the Lord grant Father Lamb the fullness of life promised to His faithful ones. Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Uncategorized 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 17 Jun 2022 Father Richard L. Chretien, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies 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 … Read More In the News 26 Jan 2020 Diocese Suspends Retired Priest From Ministry FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River today announced the suspension of retired priest Father Herbert T. Nichols for an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, alleged to … Read More