Edgar da Cunha

A priest from the Fall River Diocese who formerly worked in parishes in New Bedford and Seekonk has been placed on leave while he is being investigated for misconduct, according to a release from the diocese.

Late New Bedford Mayor Fred Kalisz would be grief-stricken to know his beloved Our Lady of Perpetual Help church will be closing its doors in early 2022.

Three Fall River priests accused of sexual abuse of minors will not be returning to ministry after the diocese announced that the allegations against them are "credible."

Starting this month, the three Catholic parishes in the North End of New Bedford will unify into one single new parish called St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish.