As National Catholic Schools Week approaches, David Perda, superintendent for the Worcester Diocese, reported that “the state of the schools is very good.” The theme of the week (Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 this year) is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.”
The diocesan African Ministry is to focus on the Eucharist and unity in preparation for celebrations of the ministry’s 25th anniversary, which culminate in June 2025, according to Father Enoch K. Kyeremateng, chaplain. The theme for 2024 is: “We, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf” (1 Cor 10:17).
Family and friends have helped college students embrace and share pro-life beliefs. These students are among members of Worcester college pro-life groups who planned to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C., tomorrow.
Many Catholics have a passion for sharing the presence of Jesus with others, especially those who have drifted away from the Church. However, we face some major personal obstacles to reaching out.
When people donate to Partners in Charity’s annual appeal, they realize that they’re supporting thousands of families and individuals in more than 25 charitable, educational and pastoral ministries in the Worcester Diocese. Some, however, wonder exactly how their contributions affect these ministries. Now they’ll get their chance to find out.
A struggling parish is praying and discerning the establishment of a shrine in honor of its patron, in an effort to survive, grow and promote Christian unity and perseverance.
An attempt to show children the importance of the Wise Men brought bright smiles, delighted screams, and lively action to St. Paul Cathedral on Jan. 6.
Until fairly recently, the Holy Face devotion had become somewhat obscure. Father Thiago DaSilva admitted that, originally, he wasn’t abundantly familiar with it. Thanks to the awareness raised by Ms. Lindgren and Franca Martin, two Annunciation Parish parishioners, a devotion prayer group is now held each Sunday at Annunciation Parish in Gardner.
2023 began on a somber note with the news of the death of Pope Benedict XVI on the last day of 2022. Bishop McManus reflected on the life and papacy of the Pope calling him “a man who is doing theology on his knees.”
Mary Lou Verla, 68, died Dec. 19 after battling pancreatic cancer for four years. She worked for the Diocese of Worcester Clergy Benefit Plan for more than 20 years. A wake will be held at St. Patrick Church, 1 Cross St., Whitinsville, on Dec. 29, and her funeral on Dec. 30.
The fourth row-a-thon took place this year from 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, until 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. In honor of Grace’s record, 62 rowers filled the official time slots in the row-a-thon at the GRACE Center and Mr. Rett estimated at least that many more rowed along with them at different parts of the weekend.
WORCESTER – William T. Clew, 94, a newspaper man for 65 years, died Monday, Dec. 18, leaving behind many family members, and co-workers he considered family. He was contributing editor at The Catholic Free Press for 28 years. He will be remembered at a Mass Jan. 6 at Christ the King Parish.
The baby will be the first of the four Richard Carons to play Jesus in the pageant, being held on Christmas Eve at St. John the Baptist Parish in East Brookfield, said Richard Jr., who has had great-nieces and great-nephews in that role.
Maritza Cedeno knows which toys are the most popular at Christmas. She oversees the distribution of more than 3,000 Christmas toys to 1,500 children by Catholic Charities of Worcester County.
The Quintilianis struggled to keep the shop from permanently closing. But their faith remained strong. And just in time for Advent and Christmas, their prayers were answered. The shop is located at 360 West Boylston Street.