  Formerly known as "The Monastery," the Damien Residence for Retired Priests
and Brothers is the first foundation of the Congregation in Fairhaven.
The original building, to which we have made two additions to accommodate
retirees, is Greek Revival and was built in the 1880's. The Congregation
acquired the house and adjacent farm in 1905. For many years, it served as
the central house for the community members serving in Fairhaven, Acushnet,
Mattapoisett, and New Bedford. In 1971, it became the Provincial House.
When it became clear that we would need a residence for members reaching
retirement age, the Provincial House was moved to the former College and
Apostolic School and the Monastery was designated for retirement.
Renovations followed in two phases.
 In
residence are
Father Matthias Shanley, ss.cc.,
Director, Father Michael Annunziato, ss.cc.,
Assistant Director, Fathers Bill Heffron, Ambrose Forgit,
Gabriel Healy, Leo King,
Brian Marggraf, Tom McElroy. Also Fathers Ben Folger, (in Residence from
CIM Artesia, NM) and Nelson de Souza ( in Residence from the
Province of Brazil).
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