The Attleboro and New Bedford parishes will be closing on June 30, according to the Fall River Diocese. Westport’s new parish will be established on June 20.

The Fall River Diocese revealed on Tuesday that Father Jay Mello, a priest accused of "sexual misconduct," won't be returning to St. Michael and St. Joseph parishes in Fall River.

A former priest in Fall River abused his position of power and engaged in sexual misconduct with two parishioners, an investigation found. Father Jay Mello “will not be returning” as pastor to ...

A Fall River Catholic priest accused of sexual misconduct has been removed from priestly duties, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River announced, a year after the allegations first came to light.

FALL RIVER — Jay Mello, the former pastor of St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s parishes in Fall River, is restricted from returning to priestly duties after an investigation by the Diocese of ...

The Diocese of Fall River said in a statement that Jay Mello has been removed after an investigation revealed that sexual misconduct allegations surrounding him turned out to be credible.

On July 1, the diocese announced the end of a yearlong investigation into allegations made against Mello, the former pastor of St. Michael and St. Joseph parishes in Fall River’s north end.

By Adam Sennott and Rita Chandler Globe Correspondent, Updated July 15, 2025, 6:19 p.m. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha of the Diocese of Fall River Diocese of Fall River ...

In a statement, the Diocese of Fall River announced the sanctions handed down to Rev. Jay Mello, former pastor of St. Michael and St. Joseph parishes.

A Fall River priest won’t be returning to his post following an investigation into misconduct allegations. The Fall River Diocese announced on Tuesday the investigation into Father Jay Mello ...