North Attleborough Priest Placed on Administrative Leave Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 5 Aug 2022 Share FALL RIVER (August 7, 2022) – In a communication from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., read at Masses this weekend (Aug. 6-7), parishioners of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish in North Attleborough were informed that their pastor has been placed on leave from priestly ministry. Reverend Rodney E. Thibault was placed on administrative leave last week by the bishop for an investigation into alleged misconduct that is inconsistent with standards of ministerial behavior and in direct violation of the Code of Conduct for priests in the Diocese of Fall River. The alleged misconduct does not involve a minor. As a priest on leave, he is not permitted to exercise public ministry nor present himself as a priest in public settings. In his communication, Bishop da Cunha acknowledged how “distressing” this turn of events is for parishioners of the parish and assured them of his prayers during this difficult time. The bishop also announced that Reverend Michael Ciryak will serve as temporary administrator of the parish. Father Thibault was first assigned to North Attleborough in 2019 as pastor of the town’s three former parishes. Those three parishes were merged into one to form the Transfiguration of the Lord Parish in 2020. The Diocese of Fall River encourages anyone with concerns regarding the conduct of any priest, staff or volunteer affiliated with the Diocese to contact Carolyn Shipp, the diocesan Director of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance at 508-985-6508 or by email at cshipp@dioc-fr.org. 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 28 Sep 2023 North Attleborough School Celebrates 100th Year of Catholic Education NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH — “If you build me a school, I will build you a church.” These are the words that ignited the urgency for building a Catholic elementary school in … Read More In the News 19 Feb 2023 Raynham Priest Placed on Administrative Leave FALL RIVER – In a communication from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., read at Masses this weekend (February 18-19), parishioners of St. Ann Parish in Raynham were informed that … Read More In the News 22 Oct 2018 Fall River Priest, Youth Apostle Member Placed on Administrative Leave FALL RIVER — Father Michael F. Kuhn, Y.A., a priest of the Diocese of Fall River and member of the Youth Apostles Institute, has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome … Read More