Appointments Announced Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 27 May 2022 Share Diocese of Fall River His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend German Correa Agudelo, from Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parishes in New Bedford, to Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James Parish in New Bedford. Reverend Christopher M. Peschel, from Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Westport and Co-Pastor and Moderator of St. John the Baptist Parish in Westport, to Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in New Bedford. Reverend Paul A. Bernier, from Pastor of St. George Parish in Westport and Co-Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Westport, to Co-Pastor of Our Lady of Grace, St. George and St. John the Baptist Parishes in Westport. Reverend Peter R. Scheffer, Jr., from Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in East Falmouth, to Co-Pastor and Moderator of Our Lady of Grace, St. George and St. John the Baptist Parishes in Westport. Effective: June 15, 2022 Reverend Steven A. Booth, from Parochial Vicar of St. Julie Billiart Parish in Dartmouth, to Parochial Administrator of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Orleans. Effective: June 29, 2022 The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. The Bishop of Fall River Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Previous Next Related Posts 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 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 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