Catholic Community of

New Bedford North

On Thursday, August 12th, representatives of our Collaborative Parishes along with our present and future Pastors, presented the Letter Requesting Unification of our Parishes to Bishop da Cunha. The letter which was reviewed and signed by the Coordinating Council included reasons for unification as well as three recommendations for the name of the newly proposed parish. The Bishop will bring this matter before the Diocesan Presbyteral Council and after a period of discernment and prayer Bishop da Cunha will formally announce the establishment of our new Parish and its name. Special thanks to Kevin Bellavance, of St. Joseph/St. Therese, Michael Murray and Marianne De Souza, of Our Lady of Fatima, Melissa Cieto and Eric Corrie, of St. Mary’s for their effort in composing this very important document. We would also like to thank the Diocesan Strategic and Pastoral Planning Team of Laura Carrillo and Deacon Joseph Harrington for their assistance and guidance throughout this process.