FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River announced Friday it has launched an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by the Rev. Jay Mello, pastor of St. Michael’s Church on Essex Street and St. Joseph’s Church on North Main Street.
Mello is also pastor of St. Michael’s School, a pre-kindergarten to Grade 8 Catholic school on Essex Street, and serves on the School Committee for the Greater Fall River Vocational School District. He serves as chaplain for the Fall River Police Department.
According to a letter written by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha to members of his parishes, parents of students at the school and local clergy, “It is important to note that there are no allegations of inappropriate conduct with minors.”
Da Cunha added that Mello has denied the allegations.
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