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A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adult and Child Discipleship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization
887 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/adults<\/a>
Deacon Christopher Paul
Tel. 508-658-9089
cpaul@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anchor, The<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

887 Highland Avenue,
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-7151; Fax 508-675-7048
www.anchornews.org<\/a>
Joan D. Warren, Editor
E-mail: joanwarren@anchornews.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1311
Shaun Kerrigan, Records Keeper
E-mail: skerrigan@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bereavement Ministry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bereavement Support Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

c\/o Catholic Charities
1600 Bay Street
Fall River, MA 02724
www.ccfrdioc.org\/bereavement-support\/
<\/a>Rose Mary Saraiva, Bereavement Ministry Coordinator
Tel. 508-674-4681 ext. 1111
E-mail: rsaraiva@ccfrdioc.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop’s Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

47 Underwood Street,
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1311; Fax 508-679-9220
Most Rev. Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River
Bishopsoffice@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Very Rev. David C. Frederici, Vicar General
dcf@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Rev. Timothy P. Reis, Vicar for Priests
Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Avila, Vicar for Pastoral Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding Letters of Suitability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Campus Ministry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization<\/strong>
c\/o College Campus Ministry
St. Mary Parish
789 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02747
www.umassdcatholics.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deacon Frank Lucca<\/strong>
Campus Minister<\/strong>
E-mail:dcnfrank@newmancatholicministry.org<\/a>
Tel. 508-454-6618<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Campus Contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stonehill College<\/strong>
Rev. Anthony Szakaly, C.S.C., Director
320 Washington Street
North Easton, MA 02357
Tel. 508-565-1487
aszakaly@stonehill.edu<\/a>
www.stonehill.edu\/offices-and-services\/campus-ministry\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UMass Dartmouth<\/strong>
Deacon Frank Lucca, Campus Minister
Center for Religious and Spiritual Life
Campus Center, Room 202
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Tel. 508-999-8872
E-mail: flucca@umassd.edu<\/a>
www.umassdcatholics.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardinal Medeiros Residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

375 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1050; Fax 508-675-2181
Joann Flanagan, Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Appeal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1311; Fax 508-676-6591
www.catholicfoundationsema.org\/about-the-catholic-appeal\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Campaign for Human Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1600 Bay Street
PO Box M, South Station
Fall River, MA 02724
Tel. 508-674-4681; Fax 508-675-2224
Susan Mazzarella, M.A., L.S.W., Diocesan Director
smazzarella@ccfrdioc.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1600 Bay Street
Fall River, MA 02724
Tel. 508-674-4681; Fax 508-675-2224
www.ccfrdioc.org<\/a>
Susan Mazzarella, M.A., L.S.W., Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area Offices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cape Cod:<\/strong>
261 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel. 508-771-6771; Fax 508-771-4711<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall River:<\/strong>
1600 Bay Street, Fall River, MA 02724
Tel. 508-674-4681; Fax 508-675-2224<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Bedford:<\/strong>
238 Bonney Street, New Bedford, MA 02744
Tel. 508-997-7337; Fax 508-984-1667<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1311; Fax 508-676-6591
www.catholicfoundationsema.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miriam Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
Tel. 508-985-6510
E-mail: msherman@catholicfoundationsema.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christina Duggan, Vice President of Operations
Tel. 508-617-5306
E-mail: cduggan@catholicfoundationsema.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shawna Erickson, Director of Major Gifts and Grants
Tel. 508-658-2661
E-mail: serickson@catholicfoundationsema.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Golden, Major Gift Officer
Tel. 508-617-5314
E-mail: jgolden@catholicfoundationsema.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jane Robin, Development Associate
Tel. 508-759-3566
E-mail: jrobin@catholicfoundationsema.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Schools Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

373 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-687-7301
E-mail:\u00a0info@catholicsa.org
<\/a>www.catholicschoolsalliance.org<\/a>
Daniel Roy, Superintendent of Schools
Vincent Mancuso, Assistant Superintendent
Denise Peixoto, Assistant Superintendent
Marian Desrosiers, Director of Catholic Mission and Identity
Sandi Duxbury, Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment
Christine Leeman, Director of Safety and Security
Anna Manny, Nurse Manager
Bill Milot, Director of Technology
Cynthia Roche, Diocesan School Adjustment Counselor
Sharon Sampson, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Women\u2019s Council<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(Diocesan Council of Catholic Women)<\/em>
c\/o Ann Marie Melanson, President
frdccwannmarie@gmail.com<\/a>
Rev. Michael Racine, Moderator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization
887 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/youth-young-adults<\/a>
Oscar A. Rivera Jr.
Director of Youth Ministry
Tel. 508-658-9088
orivera@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall River and New Bedford CYO<\/strong>
Bishop Connolly High School
373 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Contact Tel. 508-672-9644<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cemeteries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Catholic Cemeteries Office
1540 Stafford Road
Fall River, MA 02721-3235
Tel. 508-567-1844
www.fallriverdiocese.org\/directory-offices\/office\/cemeteries<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Raposa, Director of Catholic Cemeteries
fallrivercatholiccemeteries.org<\/a>
E-mail: draposa@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chancellor’s Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 675-1311; Fax 508-730-2447
Mr. Kevin R. Kiley, Chief Financial Officer and  Chancellor
E-mail: kkiley@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clergy Offices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vicar for Priests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vicar for Priests
450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 492-0995
Rev. Timothy P. Reis
Vicar for Priests
E-mail: treis@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retired Priests
375 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Rev. Jack Oliveira
Moderator for Retired Priests
Tel. 508-675-1050<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clergy Support
450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 492-0995
Matt Robinson
Director of Clergy Support
E-mail: mrobinson@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent Diaconate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

789 Dartmouth Street South
Dartmouth, MA 02748
Tel. 508-990-0341
Deacon Frank Lucca
Co-Director
Deacon Joseph McGinley
Co-Director
E-mail: office@frpermanentdiaconate.com<\/a>
www.frpermanentdiaconate.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
www.fallriverdiocese.org<\/a>
John E. Kearns Jr., Director
Tel. 508-675-1311 ext. 6512
E-mail: jkearns@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Action for Better Housing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

72 Eighth Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Tel. 508-997-0130; Fax 774-425-3790
Jeff Sherman, Executive Director
JSherman@cafbh.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing Education and Formation of Clergy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o Holy Name Parish
709 Hanover Street
Fall River, MA 02720-3798
Tel. 508-679-6732
Rev. Riley J. Williams, Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cursillo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Holy Cross Retreat House
490 Washington Street
North Easton, MA 02356
Tel. 508- 238-2051
www.retreathouse.org\/cursillo<\/a>
Kevin Holland and Maryann Sullivan Farrell
Lay Directors for Fall River Cursillo
E-mail: cursillo@retreathouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diocesan Health Facilities Office (Nursing Homes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

368 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-679-8154; Fax 508- 679-1422
www.dhfo.org<\/a>
Joanne M. Roque, Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o Christ the King Parish
5 Job\u2019s Fishing Rd
P.O. Box 1800
Mashpee, MA 02649-1800
Tel. 508-477-7700; Fax 508-477-8158
Rev. Edward J. Healey, Ecumenical Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Prayer and Charismatic Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o St. Andrew the Apostle Parish
19 Kilmer Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
Tel. 508- 824-5577
Rev. Edward A. Murphy, Director
E-mail: freamurphy1@verizon.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evangelization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization<\/strong>
887 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 658-9088; Fax 508- 675-3864
www.fallriverfaithformation.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

David G. Carvalho<\/strong>
Secretary for the New Evangelization<\/strong>
E-mail: dcarvalho@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deborah LeDoux<\/strong>
Director of Family & Respect Life<\/strong>
E-mail: dledoux@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Small
Coordinator of Family and Respect Life<\/strong>
E-mail: gsmall@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deacon Christopher Paul<\/strong>
Director of Adult and Child Discipleship<\/strong>
E-mail: cpaul@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Tel. 508-658-9089<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oscar A. Rivera<\/strong>
Director of Youth Ministry<\/strong>
E-mail: orivera@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Tel. 508-658-9088Deacon Frank Lucca
College Campus Ministry<\/strong>
c\/o St. Mary Parish
789 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02747
Tel. 508-454-6618
E-mail:dcnfrank@newmancatholicministry.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

F<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Facilities and Real Estate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 675-1311; Fax 508- 730-2447
<\/a>Paul Brooks, Director of Real Estate and Development
pbrooks@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Victor Andreozzi, Director of Diocesan Facilities
vandreozzi@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 675-1311; Fax 508- 730-2447
www.fallriverdiocese.org\/chanceryfinanceoffice<\/a>
Joseph Harrington, Vice Chancellor for Administration
jharrington@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 675-1311; Fax 508- 676-6591
www.face-dfr.org<\/a>
Miriam Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts
msherman@catholicfoundationsema.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

G<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guild for the Blind<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

c\/o 1600 Bay Street
Fall River, MA 02724
Tel. 508-674-4681
Susan Mazzarella, M.A., L.S.W.
Director
smazzarella@ccfrdioc.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Human Resources and Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1311; Fax 508-689-7920
Peter Powers, SHRM-SCP, Executive Director
E-mail: ppowers@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Oliveira, SHRM-SCP, Human Resources Manager
Tel. 508-617-5321
E-mail: joliveira@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joseph A. Figlock, Benefits Specialist
Tel. 508-985-6518; Fax 508-672-3802
E-mail: jfiglock@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Ramsden, Benefits Administrator
Tel. 508-985-6515
E-mail: lramsden@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Janice Furtado, Benefits Coordinator
Tel. 508-617-5311
E-mail: jfurtado@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debbie Smith, Payroll Manager
Tel. 508-617-5303
E-mail: dsmith@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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L<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Legal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Michael W. Carroll
General Counsel\/Chief Legal Officer
450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-617-5307; Fax 508-730-2447
mcarroll@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legion of Mary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o Joyce Sylvia, Director
33 Winsegansett Avenue
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Tel. 508-993-4016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marriage and Family Ministry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization
423 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 675-1311; Fax 508- 675-3864
www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/marriage-family<\/a>
www.familyrespectlife.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deborah LeDoux
Director of Family & Respect Life
Tel. 508-669-7966
E-mail:\u00a0dledoux@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Small
Coordinator of Family & Respect Life
Tel. 508-658-2956
E-mail:\u00a0gsmall@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missionary Cooperative Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
106 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
Tel. 508-995-6168; Fax 508-995-3800
E-mail: propoffaithnb@verizon.net
<\/a>Rev. Msgr. John J. Oliveira, P.A., Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multicultural Ministries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization<\/strong>
887 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 658-9088; Fax 508- 675-3864
www.fallriverfaithformation.org<\/a>
David G. Carvalho
Secretary for the New Evangelization
E-mail:\u00a0dcarvalho@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

O<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelizationn<\/strong>
887 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 678-2828; Fax 508- 675-3864
fallriverfaithformation.org\/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults<\/a>
Deacon Christopher Paul
Director of Adult and Child Discipleship
<\/a>Tel. 508-658-9089
E-mail: cpaul@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

P<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pastoral Care of the Sick (Hospital Ministry)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mailing Address
c\/o St. Thomas More Parish
386 Luther Avenue
Somerset, MA 02726-4292<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deacon Robert Craig
Director
Tel. 774-265-2708
E-Mail: rcraig@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hospital Ministries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attleboro<\/strong>
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
211 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
Tel. 508-236-8560
Deacon Del Malloy, Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

East Sandwich<\/strong>
Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape & Islands
311 Service Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
Tel. 508-833-4000
Kathleen Snow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall River<\/strong>
Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 679-3131, ext. 7114
Deacon Paul Spearin, Director

St.\u00a0Anne\u2019s Hospital
795 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Tel. 508- 674-5741, ext. 2061
Hospital Ministry:
Rev.\u00a0Leonard Kayondo
Sister Carole V.M. Mello, O.P.
Pastoral Care Team:
Sister Marie Therese Dyer, F.C.J.; Sister Judith Costa, S.S.D.; Deacon Daniel Sullivan; Marika Hull; Sister Glorina Jugo, O.P.; Sister Lorna Riordan, O.P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Falmouth<\/strong>
Falmouth Hospital
100 Ter Heun Drive
Falmouth, MA 02540
Tel. 508-548-5300
Janice Schutten, M.T., Director
Anne Carney, M.T., Associate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyannis<\/strong>
Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel. 508-862-5286
Gretchen Mackoul, M.T., Director
Anne Carney, M.T., Associate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Bedford<\/strong>
St. Luke\u2019s Hospital
101 Page Street
New Bedford, MA 02741
Tel. 508-997-1515
Denise Benjamin, Director
Christine Smith, M.T., Associate
Sister Judith Costa, S.S.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taunton<\/strong>
Morton Hospital
88 Washington Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Tel. 508-828-7000
Deacon Anthony Cipriano, Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wareham<\/strong>
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street
Wareham, MA 02571
Tel. 508-273-4105
Dr. Victoria Nguyen, Ph.D., Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning (Strategic and Pastoral Planning)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 675-1311 Fax 508-679-9220
planning.fallriverdiocese.org\/<\/a>
Laura M. Carrillo, Director of Strategic and Pastoral Planning
Tel. 508-617-5304
E-mail: lcarrillo@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Deacon Joseph P. Harrington
Associate Director of Strategic and Pastoral Planning
Tel. 508-617-5320
E-mail: jpharrington@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portuguese Prayer and Charismatic Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o 375 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1050
Rev. Henry S. Arruda, Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priests\u2019 Hostel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2402 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-672-1632<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prison Ministry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barnstable County Correctional Facility
Rev. Riley J. Williams, Priest-Chaplain
c\/o Holy Name Parish
709 Hanover Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-679-6732<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro-Life Apostolate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization
423 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 675-1311; Fax 508-730-2887
www.familyrespectlife.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deborah LeDoux
Director of Family & Respect Life
Tel. 508-669-7966
E-mail:\u00a0dledoux@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Small
Coordinator of Family & Respect Life
Tel. 508-658-2956
E-mail:\u00a0gsmall@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Rachel
www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/project-rachel<\/a>
Hotline: 508-617-3230
<\/strong>E-mail: pla@plrachel.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Propagation of the Faith Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
106 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
Tel. 508- 995-6168; Fax 508- 995-3800
Rev. Msgr. John J. Oliveira, PA, Director
E-mail: propoffaithnb@verizon.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

R<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Review Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ministerial Review Board
Diocese of Fall River
450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Bishop\u2019s Delegate to the Board:
Lesly Leahy
lleahy@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Safe Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1311
osechancery@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carolyn Shipp
Director of Safe Environment
and Victim Assistance Coordinator
450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-985-6508
E-mail: cshipp@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michele Figlock
Coordinator of OSE Compliance and Data
Tel. 508-675-1311, ext. 6511
E-mail: mfiglock@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lynn Medeiros
Catholic Schools Background Screening Specialist
Tel. 508-675-1311, ext. 6527
E-mail: lynn.medeiros@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathleen Ryan
CORI and Safe Environment Training Coordinator
Tel. 508-675-1311, ext. 6528
E-mail: cryan@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent de Paul Society<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o 444 North Washington Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
Tel. 508-699-4185
Steven Meaney, Council President<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent\u2019s Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2425 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-679-8511; Fax 508- 672-2558
Kristen Dutra, MA, LMHC, Chief Executive Officer
www.saintvincentsservices.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization<\/strong>
887 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 658-9088; Fax 508- 675-3864
www.fallriverfaithformation.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

David G. Carvalho<\/strong>
Secretary for the New Evangelization<\/strong>
E-mail: dcarvalho@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deborah LeDoux<\/strong>
Director of Family & Respect Life<\/strong>
E-mail: dledoux@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Small
Coordinator of Family and Respect Life<\/strong>
E-mail: gsmall@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deacon Christopher Paul<\/strong>
Director of Adult and Child Discipleship<\/strong>
E-mail: cpaul@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Tel. 508-658-9089<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oscar A. Rivera<\/strong>
Director of Youth Ministry<\/strong>
E-mail: orivera@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Tel. 508-658-9088<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deacon Frank Lucca
College Campus Ministry<\/strong>
c\/o St. Mary Parish
789 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02747
Tel. 508-454-6618
E-mail:dcnfrank@newmancatholicministry.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sponsored by Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samaritan House<\/strong>
80 Bay Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Contact: Rebecca Rene
Tel. 508-824-6497<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sister Rose House<\/strong>
71 Division Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
Contact: Ray Duarte
Tel. 508-997-3202<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace House<\/strong> (Women\u2019s Shelter)
2 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02744
Contact: Elizabeth Neves
774-628-9743<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Joseph\u2019s House<\/strong>
77 Winter Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Contact: Nickesha D. James
774-470-5976<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tribunal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

887 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. (508) 675-7150 Fax (508) 675-7295
www.fallrivertribunal.com
E-mail: tribunal@dioc-fr.org<\/a>
Very Rev. Jeffrey Cabral, J.C.L., Judicial Vicar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Victim Assistance Coordinator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Carolyn Shipp
450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508- 985-6508
E-mail: cshipp@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

c\/o Corpus Christi Parish
324 Quaker Meeting House Road
Tel. 508-888-0209
www.fallrivervocations.org
<\/a>Rev. Jack M. Schrader, Director of Vocations
E-mail: frjschrader@diocese-fr.org<\/a>
Rev. John Garabedian
Assistant Director of Vocations
508-763-2240
E-mail: frjgarabedian@diocese-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

W<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Worship Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diocese of Fall River
450 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
Tel. 508-675-1311<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Youth and Young Adult Ministries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretariat for the New Evangelization
887 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/youth-young-adults<\/a>
Oscar Rivera
Director of Youth Ministry
508-658-9088
orivera@dioc-fr.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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