José is from Portugal and was accepted as a Fall River seminarian in 2023. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in New Bedford has become his new home parish. Having recently obtained his student visa, he is enrolled as a seminarian at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary in Weston.

While living at the seminary, José will be taking English language courses at the EF International Language School in Boston. Previously, as a member of the Montfort Missionaries, he completed his theological course requirements for ordination. However, before ordination to the diaconate for ministry in the Diocese of Fall River, he will complete three semesters of formation at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary.