A Fall River pastor is being recognized for his outstanding work in the community.
UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement has announced that the 2026 recipient of their Community Member Civic Leadership Award is Fr. Sr. Rob Nemkovich.
The award recognizes community members who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to civic engagement. Nominees are judged on the depth and scope of their work’s impact on the community or public policy.
Fr. Sr. Rob Nemkovich is the pastor of Blessed Trinity Church, chaplain for the Fall River Police Department, and Parish Administrator of Holy Cross Parish in Central Falls, RI. He serves in numerous national and diocesan leadership roles within the Polish National Catholic Church and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service and community by bringing together faith, public safety, and community organizations to address the root causes of gun violence, homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health challenges, and social isolation.
Here are some examples of Father Rob’s service:
-On Christmas Day there is an annual Fall River Community Brunch for anyone alone or in need in our community at Blessed Trinity.
-The annual Christmas Toy Drive and wrapping with pick up at Blessed Trinity by the Fall River Police Department.
-Holy Trinity holds an annual Thanksgiving Day Fall River Community Turkey Dinner.
-Father Rob and the Fall River Police Department hold an annual Guns For Groceries event.
-During COVID, Father Rob prepared Sunday Worship by video for those who couldn’t attend mass due to the outbreak.
-He volunteers with others to feed the homeless in Fall River weekly.
With the help of community members, Father Rob and Blessed Trinity Parish truly make Fall River a better place.
Congratulations Father Rob!
