I'm assuming that these settlers from Portugal established some of the first Catholic parishes in North America?
Well, here is an interesting parish with an interesting story.

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, featured in Maritime History of Massachusetts--A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary

Angels, Wonders, and Miracles of Faith: Feast of Our Lady of Good Voyage Commemorates Miracle at Sea

Our Lady of Good Voyage Carillon Bells are home | GoodMorningGloucester