Since Rev. Jay Mello’s removal from St. Michael's School in June, parishioners and students fault the bishop’s handling of misconduct allegations.

ST. Michael's Church on Essex St. in Fall River Thursday June 13, 2024. Born and raised in Fall River, Mello is a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — St. Michael's School community and parishioners held a walk out on Friday regarding a pastor that had been placed on leave after accusations of sexual misconduct.

After 119 years of Catholic education, St. Stanislaus School on Rockland Street will close, the Diocese of Fall River announced. Here's why.

Diocese of Fall River closed the Our Lady of Fatima and St. Joseph-St. Therese churches. They now worship at St. Mary's in New Bedford's North End.

Financial difficulties, debt, and declining enrollment were to blame. FALL RIVER — After 119 years of Catholic education, St. Stanislaus School on Rockland Street will close.