Cardinal O’Malley: Change in Catholic Church is Critical
Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley says the Roman Catholic Church is ashamed by the failures to protect children outlined in a Pennsylvania grand jury report.
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Slain Yarmouth Officer Sean Gannon was New Bedford Native
The officer shot and killed Thursday in Barnstable was a New Bedford native.
Beloved Servant of New Bedford, Sister Rose, Passes Away
One of the most prominent members of the religious community on the Southcoast has passed away.
Fall River Bishop Says Some Parishes May Close or Merge Soon
Catholic churches under the Fall River Diocese will be under review for the next year and a half as part of a strategic planning process.
Priest at Center of Boston Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal Being Released
BOSTON (AP) - Prosecutors in Massachusetts say one of the most notorious figures in the Boston clergy sex abuse scandal has completed his sentence on child rape charges and will be released from prison this week.
Paul Shanley was known in the 1960s and '70s for being a hip "street priest" who reached out to troubled youths...
Report on Catholic Education in Fall River Diocese Seeks to Strengthen Schools
After a year and a half of research and study, the Diocese of Fall River Task Force on Catholic Education has released its final report which was presented by Bishop Edgar da Cunha Friday at Holy Trinity School in Fall River.
‘Just be Good for Goodness’ Sake’
Let me start off by saying that I am very religious. Raised Catholic, attend mass at St. Mary's Church almost every Sunday, and teach first grade Faith Formation at the parish every Saturday morning.
Seeing this "holiday-themed" billboard from American Atheists is very disturbing for some...