Fr. Salach, Pastor of Perpetual Help Parish, Dies Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 3 Nov 2021 Share NEW BEDFORD — Father Conrad Salach, O.F.M. Conv., pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He had served the parish for the past ten and a half years and had recently observed his 50th anniversary of priestly ordination. Born in Methuen, Mass., he entered the Franciscan Friars Conventual Novitiate in Ellicott City, Md., in 1961, professed Temporary Vows in 1962 and Solemn Vows in 1965. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 22, 1971. He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. Hyacinth College and Seminary in Granby, Mass., in 1966; a master’s in theology from St. Anthony on Hudson Seminary in Rensselaer, N.Y. in 1971; and a master’s in counseling and psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 1972. Father Conrad’s early years of ministry were in Catholic education as a teacher and counselor and later a director of guidance at schools in Baltimore and Shamokin, Penn. He then served in parish ministry in assignments in Pennsylvania and in other areas in Massachusetts before coming to the Fall River Diocese in January 2011 upon his appointment to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Father Conrad leaves a sister, Barbara J. Salach, and his Franciscan family. Visiting hours will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Thursday, November 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., at which time a Franciscan Wake Service will take place. There will be additional visitation time on Friday, November 5, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 11 a.m. on Friday. Interment will be in a family plot in Lawrence, Mass. Arrangements are under the direction of the Machnowski Funeral Home in New Bedford. 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 24 Jul 2019 St. Anthony of Padua Relics to Tour Diocese in August FALL RIVER—From Monday, August 26 to Saturday, August 31, two first-class and precious relics of the Portuguese-born saint, St. Anthony of Padua, will tour the Diocese of Fall River. Conventual … Read More In the News 30 Dec 2021 Monsignor John J. Smith Dies at 89 Reverend Monsignor John J. Smith, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River on December 28, 2021. He was 89 … Read More