Bishop Announces Appointments Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 19 May 2017 Share 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: Rev. Antonio Lisboa da Silva, S.D.V., of the Society of Divine Vocations (Vocationist Fathers) Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish in Wareham Rev. Cyril Offiong, S.D.V., of the Society of Divine Vocations (Vocationist Fathers) Parochial Vicar of Saint Patrick Parish in Wareham Rev. Robert A. Oliveira, Co-Director of the Permanent Diaconate Program while remaining Pastor of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in New Bedford Deacon Frank R. Lucca, Co-Director of the Permanent Diaconate Program Effective June 28, 2017 Rev. David C. Deston, Jr., Chaplain, Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, while remaining Administrator of Saint Anne’s Parish in Fall River Effective: July 1, 2017 His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the nomination of the Very Reverend Johnathan A. Hurrell, ss.cc., Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts – United States Province, and has made the following appointment: Rev. Stephen Banjare, ss.cc., Parochial Vicar of Saint Joseph Parish in Fairhaven to Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Fairhaven Effective: July 1, 2017 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 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 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 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