John Kearns

Parish Assessment Policy
Parish Assessment Policy
Parish Assessment Policy
The Diocese of Fall River, continuing to face difficult financial times, will soon be charging a tax or financial assessment to all its member parishes. The announcement was made last weekend in churches throughout the Diocese. Spokesman John Kearns says parish assessments are in place in 90% of the dioceses across the country, but its never happened in Fall River till now...
Bishop Coleman Sends Resignation Letter To Vatican
Bishop Coleman Sends Resignation Letter To Vatican
Bishop Coleman Sends Resignation Letter To Vatican
The process will soon begin to name a new Bishop for the Fall River Diocese.  Bishop George Coleman turns 75 on Saturday, and under church law, he must submit his letter of resignation to the Vatican.  But Communications Director John Kearns tells WBSM News, the search for a replacement will take some time, perhaps up to a year...