Official Appointments Author: Diocese of Fall River Press Releases and Statements 3 Jul 2024 Share Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Deacon Alan J. Thadeu, from Permanent Deacon at Saint Mary Parish in Norton, to Permanent Deacon at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Good Shepherd and Saint Stanislaus Parishes in Fall River Effective June 1, 2024 + + + Reverend Daniel M. Nunes, to Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in New Bedford and Chaplain at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford Effective: June 3, 2024 + + + Reverend Bryan R. Bangs, to Parochial Vicar of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in East Falmouth Reverend Michael A. Ciryak, from Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Somerset, to Parochial Vicar of Santo Christo Parish in Fall River Effective: June 19, 2024 + + + Rev. Monsignor Stephen J. Avila, V.F., to Vicar for Pastoral Services of the Diocese of Fall River, while remaining Pastor of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in Falmouth Reverend Timothy P. Reis, to Vicar for Priests of the Diocese of Fall River, while remaining Pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Somerset Reverend Gregory A. Mathias, to Interim Dean of the Cape Cod Deanery, while remaining Pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville, and Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Osterville Effective July 1, 2024 + + + Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend Peter R. Scheffer, Jr., from Pastor of Our Lady of Grace, Saint George and Saint John the Baptist Parishes in Westport, to Pastor of Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Orleans Reverend Dariusz Kalinowski, from Parochial Vicar of Santo Christo Parish in Fall River, to Pastor of Our Lady of Grace, Saint George and Saint John the Baptist Parishes in Westport Effective: June 5, 2024 + + + Reverend Steven A. Booth, from Pastor of Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Orleans, to begin Naval Chaplaincy training in Newport, Rhode Island Effective: June 10, 2024 + + + Reverend John P. Garabedian, from Parochial Vicar of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, to Parochial Administrator of Saint John Neumann Parish in East Freetown, while remaining Associate Director of Vocations of the Diocese of Fall River Reverend Matthew F. Laird, from Parochial Vicar of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in East Falmouth, to Parochial Administrator of Saint Ann Parish in Raynham Effective: June 19, 2024 + + + Reverend David A. Pignato, from Pastor of Saint Ann Parish in Raynham, to Chaplain and Associate Dean of Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida Effective July 1, 2024 + + + 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 Press Releases and Statements 18 Apr 2023 Appointments, Retirements Announced Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend Paul Bernier, Co-Pastor in Solidum … Read More In the News 5 May 2017 Clergy Retirements, Appointments Announced Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments and transfers: Reverend Jason Brilhante, to … Read More In the News 2 May 2019 Clergy Transfers, Retirements Announced Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments and transfers: Reverend Brian E. Albino, … Read More
