Edgar da Cunha

A priest from the Fall River Diocese who formerly worked in parishes in New Bedford and Seekonk has been placed on leave while he is being investigated for misconduct, according to a release from the diocese.

A North Attleboro priest and former pastor in Dartmouth has been placed on administrative leave during an investigation into alleged misconduct, according to a statement from the Fall River Diocese released Sunday.

Late New Bedford Mayor Fred Kalisz would be grief-stricken to know his beloved Our Lady of Perpetual Help church will be closing its doors in early 2022.

Three Fall River priests accused of sexual abuse of minors will not be returning to ministry after the diocese announced that the allegations against them are "credible."

Starting this month, the three Catholic parishes in the North End of New Bedford will unify into one single new parish called St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish.

After a year and a half of research and study, the Diocese of Fall River Task Force on Catholic Education has released its final report which was presented by Bishop Edgar da Cunha Friday at Holy Trinity School in Fall River.