Appointments, Retirements Announced Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 10 Jun 2022 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: Reverend Mr. Brian P. Connors, to Holy Name Parish, Fall River Reverend Mr. John P. Garabedian, to Holy Family Parish, East Taunton Reverend Mr. Christopher D. Hughes, to St. Mary Parish, South Dartmouth Reverend Mr. Thiago M. Santos, to St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Taunton Effective: May 28, 2022 through August 14, 2022 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 Matthew F. Laird, Parochial Vicar of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in East Falmouth Reverend William J. O’Donnell, III, Parochial Vicar of Saint Mary Parish in South Dartmouth Reverend Gregory K. Quenneville, Parochial Vicar of Saint Mary-Our Lady of the Isle Parish in Nantucket Reverend Laurent M. Valliere, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville and Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Osterville Effective: June 15, 2022 Reverend Gregory K. Quenneville, Parochial Vicar of Saint Mary-Our Lady of the Isle Parish in Nantucket, to Parochial Vicar of Saint Julie Billiart Parish in Dartmouth Effective: September 1, 2022 OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the request to retire of: Reverend Andrew Johnson, Parochial Vicar of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, while continuing to reside at Corpus Christi Rectory with status of Retired Priest in Residence Reverend Daniel O. Reis, Pastor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish in New Bedford Effective: July 1, 2022 OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the nomination of the Reverend Alberto Barattero, I.V.E., Provincial Superior of the Institute of the Incarnate Word, and has made the following appointment: Reverend Thomas P. Steinke, I.V.E., Parochial Vicar of Pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish in New Bedford Effective: June 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 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 1 Jun 2018 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 Marcos Caldeira, Parochial … Read More