At the far east end is the former faculty house, which became the Cardinal Medeiros residence, a retirement home for diocesan priests.

From the 2013–2014 school year up until its closing in 2023, Bishop Connolly divided its curriculum into three departments: Humanities (English, History, Foreign Language, Religion), Math & Science, and Fine Arts/Athletics, each headed by one of three academic deans.

Aside from college preparatory classes, Connolly also had extensive honors and advanced placement offerings, including Calculus AB/BC, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, and US History.

In the spring of 2012, the Bishop Connolly baseball team won the Mayflower League Championship and made an unforgettable run to the Division 4 South Sectional Finals after defeating Cape Cod Tech, Pope John Paul II, and West Bridgewater.

On March 13, 2013, the boys' varsity basketball team won the Division IV State Championship at the TD Garden in Boston, MA.

Bishop Connolly was recognized by Fall River Mayor William Flanagan and numerous state representatives.

In 2015, the Cougars football team completed an undefeated regular season and won the Mayflower League championship.

Athletic Accomplishments Students at Bishop Connolly had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including: