The Diocese of Fall River has announced parish closures and mergers in New Bedford and Westport due to low attendance. Here's what we know.

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FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — The Diocese of Fall River announced that five parishes will be closing as part of changes coming ...

The Diocese of Fall River announced the closure of five parishes in order to provide relief to overextended priests.

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond on Thursday added six priests to a list of clergy accused of sexual abuse against a minor, bringing the total named to 49. The additions come four months after ...

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