Historical Highlights
Late 1800's - The donation of land by Mr. Oliver Washburn is the site of St. Patrick's Church.
September 18, 1873 - The cornerstone is laid.
November 2, 1883 - Dedication of the church. The first pastor to celebrate mass is Fr. James Masterson.
1883 - Founding of St. Patrick's parish.
1884 - Electricity brings new light to the parish.
1910 - The Parish purchases for the new church a bell, formally used by the Fire Station on Main Street.
1965 - St. Patrick's own parishoner, Rev. George Coleman, is ordained to the priesthood and celebrates his first mass in the church. Most Rev. George Coleman is our current Bishop of Fall River.
1981 - Construction of the Parish Center is completed and blessed by Bishop Daniel Cronin.
Early 1980's - Faith Formation classes for the children are moved from the Fisher House on South Street to the new Parish Center.
Mid 1980's - St. Patrick's Parish Council along with the Women's Guild, Men's Club and St. Vincent de Paul Society become established groups at the Parish.
Early 1990's - Baptism Preparation, RCIA and Bereavement Committee begin their ministries at St. Patrick's. Mid 1990's - A new Youth Ministry and Liturgy of The Word enhance the children's education.
1997 - Bishop Sean O'Malley ordains our first permanent Deacon, Edward Hussey.
2008 - The parish launches a series of events to commemorate its 125th Anniversary. As part of the celebration, the church's façade is restored including a new steeple and granite steps.
2008 - St. Patrick's Parish marks its 125th Anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Bishop George Coleman and Father Tuptynski.
(1877 - Present)
1883 - 1898 Rev. James Masterson
1899 - 1910 Rev. David F. Sheedy
1910 - 1915 Rev. George F. Maguire
1915 - 1918 Rev. James W. Conlin
1918 - 1930 Rev. William Sullivan
1930 - 1938 Rev. Thomas Doherty
1938 - 1941 Rev. Felix Childs
1941 - 1949 Rev. Joseph K. Welsh
1949 - 1951 Rev. Christopher Broderick
1951 - 1959 Rev. Edward Gorman
1959 - 1962 Rev. Raymond McCarthy, Adm.
1962 - 1965 Rev. Francis McCarthy
1965 - 1966 Rev. Raymond McCarthy, Adm.
1966 - 1975 Rev. James McDermott
1975 - 1982 Rev. Msgr. Robert L. Stanton
1982 - 1987 Rev. Edward J. Sharpe
1987 - 1988 Rev. Horace Travassos, Adm.
1988 - 1993 Rev. Brian J. Harrington
1993 - 1996 Rev. George Bellenoit
1996 - 2004 Rev. Marc P. Tremblay
2004 -2012 Rev. Marek Tuptynski
2012 - Present Rev. Paul Bernier