Clergy and Staff

Father Edward A. Murphy, Pastor

Father Murphy was named Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church by Bishop Coleman and arrived here on June 27, 2012.  He is also in charge of the English-speaking prayer groups in the Diocese of Fall River, which was appointed him by then Bishop Sean O’Malley in 2003.

For a short biography of Father Murphy, please click here.
To email Father Murphy, please click here.

Pauline Venancio, Parish Secretary

Pauline has been our outstanding parish secretary since 2002. Her hours are: Monday and Friday: 8 am to 3 pm. Tuesday through Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm   To email Pauline, please click here

Joel Cosmo, Maintenance Supervisor

Joel began working at St. Anthony's at the beginning of 2013. He supervises and carries out most of the maintenance on the parish plant.   To send him an email, please click here.

Jocelyn Trindade, CCD and Youth Group Coordinator

Jocely Trindade became our Parish CCD Coordinator in August 2011 and Youth Group Coordinator in April 2011.  She is finishing up her studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.  To contact Jocelyn Trindade, please call (508) 993-1691 or by email, please click here.

Thomas Sargent, Parish Director of Music and Organist

Thom directs our parish choir and our youth choir and is the organist for our Sunday Masses, weddings and most funerals. Telephone: 508.995.4191. To email Thom, please click here

We welcome your call or email to any member of our parish staff. Or if you prefer, you may contact us using our online Contact Form.