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September 14
“Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart,” is the theme of the upcoming Worcester Catholic Women’s Conference, on Oct. 5. Speakers include Fr. Carlos Martins, Pamela Acker and Ester Munt-Brooks.Read More -
September 13
On Saturday, Sept. 21, medical students at UMass Chan Medical School will volunteer their time at a free training program on lifesaving techniques using hands-only CPR and AEDs at St. Anne’sRead More -
September 12
The annual appeal raised $4,881,164 this year, 98 percent of its $5 million goal, the highest amount since the 2018 total of $5,076,252, Michael P. Gillespie, director of the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development, reported Tuesday.Read More -
September 11
Mr. Murphy, “Our Lady’s driver,” gave a presentation that included a video about the Blessed Mother’s apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, in 1917, and applied her messages to people today.Read More -
September 6
CLINTON - Billboards, a homily and a car crash jump-started some efforts by men to support women and children.Read More -
September 6
From ministering in Alaska and with the fur traders in the Pacific Northwest to southern Africa, from Japan to Latin America and the Amazon rain forest, and straight up through the heart of Europe, we saw global history unfold around us. We did more than survive, we thrived.Read More -
September 6
“Our liturgy this afternoon is the first in a series of events celebrating the arrival of the Sisters of Notre Dame in the Archdiocese of Boston 175 years ago, in 1849, and their subsequent journey ‘west’ here to Worcester,” Sister Patricia O’Brien, a member of the United States East-West Province’s leadership team, said in a welcome.Read More
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National Catholic Register
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Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Rev. Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington, Texas. The SSPX is a...
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Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Planned Parenthood in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 14 and greets Dr. Sarah Taxler, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood...
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Kent Nishimura The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington. The legislation did not include any exemptions for insurance plans provided by employers who...
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‘No likes’ Bipartisan group cites the potential psychological harm that such sites can have on children and teenagers.
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Around the Diocese
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Tuesday, September 17, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PMSt. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St., will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration after its 9 a.m. Mass Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., including the rosary at 9:30 a.m., the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m., prayers for the sanctity of life at 5 p.m., and concluding with Benediction at 6 p.m. CLICK FOR MORE.Read More
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Tuesday, September 17, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMThe Mt. Carmel Golden Years Club is always welcoming new members. Meetings are held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, in the Our Lady of Loreto parish center, 37A Massasoit Road. Bring a lunch, followed by socializing and bingo.Read More
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Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 PMLadies of Faith meetings will be held every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the large meeting room at St. Mary Church, 640 Main St. The goal of the group is to practice faith, charity and have social gatherings.Read More
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Tuesday, September 17, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PMThe Kolbe Family Group is open to friends and family of loved ones who are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month after the 6 p.m. Mass from 6:45 - 8 p.m. in the lower level of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Church, 80 Union St. CLICK FOR DETAILS.Read More
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Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 PMOur Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish, 37 Massasoit Rd., will continue its Miraculous Medal Novena on consecutive Tuesdays at 7 p.m., through - Oct. 29. All are welcome. This week's speaker is Bishop McManus. CLICK FOR DETAILS.Read More
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Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PMAdoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.Read More
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ongoing EventsNEED MARRIAGE HELP? Retrouvaille (retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples struggling in their marriage. For information on upcoming weekends, Nov. 8-10, visit HelpOurMarriage.org or call 508-271-7155.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-FREE PICK UP: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Worcester County is now offering free curb side pick-up of clothing, shoes, books and household items. To schedule a free home pick-up, visit svdpworcester.org and scroll to “Schedule a Home Pick-Up." Or contact our partner (CMRK) at 508-474-8966. The funds received go to help our neighbors in need with (but not limited to) food, clothing, rent and utilities.
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE-CLINTON: The Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish prays for all requests, but especially for the seriously ill and the dying. Submitted prayer requests by phone at 978-733-0090 or email at DMCPray@gmail.com. Cenacle members receive your requests immediately and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for your intentions.POLISH FOOD ANYTIME- DUDLEY: St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., continues to offer prepackaged, frozen kielbasa, golabki, kapusta/bigos and pierogi for sale. For prices or to order anytime, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION- WEBSTER: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish holds perpetual adoration in its Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 17 E. Main St. 9 p.m.-6 a.m. scheduled adorers only (door is locked). Contact Jeanne Guerin 508-208-9064. Consider becoming a scheduled adorer or substitute.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY- WORCESTER: St. George prayer shawl ministry group, 38 Brattle St., is inviting new members to knit and pray from home. This is an important ministry of outreach to the sick, suffering, and lonely. Call Annie Doyle for information, 508-450-4134.
ESL CLASSES-GARDNER: Annunciation Parish, is offering free English as a Second Language classes Fridays, in the parish center, 142 Regan St., 7-8:30 p.m. For information or to enroll contact Otto Bolanos at 787-435-4790.
ESL CLASSES- WORCESTER: St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes twice a year on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.
CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE- WORCESTER: The St. Bernard’s KofC conducts an ongoing can and bottle drive to support the after-school program. Cleaned redeemables can be left in the specified box at the entrance of the church, 228 Lincoln St.
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