Diocese searching Taunton church for remains of 19th century priests

The Diocese of Fall River is conducting a search for the remains of two priests who may have been buried on the now-closed St. Mary’s church in Taunton in the 19th century, a spokesperson for the Diocese said Friday.

In July 2025, the Diocese announced that St. Mary’s church would be closing for good.

The Diocese said at the time that they are “actively exploring potential buyers.” It is unclear if any specific buyer has been identified at this time…

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