The Rev. Jay Mello of Fall River has been under investigation for sexual misconduct since June 2024. The Catholic Diocese of ...

Jay Mello, the former pastor of St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s parishes in Fall River, is restricted from returning to ...

The Diocese of Fall River announced Father Jay Mello will not be returning to St. Michael and St. Joseph Parishes after a sexual misconduct investigation.

River Catholic priest accused of sexual misconduct has been removed from priestly duties, the diocese announced.

Father Jay Mello of Fall River can no longer perform priestly duties after an investigation into sexual misconduct was found to be credible.