• A man, who once relied on support from diocese’s African Ministry, now gives back
    A man, who once relied on support from diocese’s African Ministry, now gives back
    May 16, 2025
    For the past five years, Mr. Ayim has volunteered for the African Ministry. He runs a program in a few parishes in Worcester called the “Star Program” that teaches financial literacy and financial education to African teens involved in athletics.
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  • Bishop McManus makes fourth Jubilee pilgrimage –  to St. Matthew Church, Southborough
    Bishop McManus makes fourth Jubilee pilgrimage – to St. Matthew Church, Southborough
    May 15, 2025
    “It’s amazing,” Father Flynn said of the interest in this pilgrimage church. “People are coming during the day, wanting to get the stamp,” a rubber stamp they can apply to their “Jubilee 2025 Pilgrim’s Guide,” like a passport. “If I’m not busy, I’ll come up and talk to them.”
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  • Bishop's Letter: An appeal to be partners in charity
    Bishop's Letter: An appeal to be partners in charity
    May 15, 2025
    The challenge to find hope for the people we serve is greater then ever this year.
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  • Hundreds attend dedication of St. Andrew Bobola Shrine
    Hundreds attend dedication of St. Andrew Bobola Shrine
    May 14, 2025
    DUDLEY – Bishop McManus officially established the Shrine of St. Andrew Bobola, as a shrine attached to St. Andrew Bobola Parish here, on Sunday before a standing-room-only congregation said to have come from at least 10 states.
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  • IVC New England Madonna Della Strada awardees all have Holy Cross connection
    IVC New England Madonna Della Strada awardees all have Holy Cross connection
    May 13, 2025
    Ignatian Volunteer Corps New England held their annual Madonna Della Strada awards ceremony April 27 at Boston College High School.
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  • ‘Where there’s new life, there’s hope,’ says one mother ahead of Mother’s Day in Jubilee year
    ‘Where there’s new life, there’s hope,’ says one mother ahead of Mother’s Day in Jubilee year
    May 11, 2025
    For Mother’s Day this Jubilee Year of Hope, a local Catholic offers parenting inspiration – simply by giving glimpses into her family’s lifestyle and philosophy.
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  • Locals asked to take action in support of bill for religious workers
    Locals asked to take action in support of bill for religious workers
    May 9, 2025
    If the bill is not passed, and no other option is found, seven Worcester diocesan priests and a religious priest serving the diocese will need to leave the country for at least a year, because of changes in how immigration is handled, according to Father Hugo A. Cano.
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  • List: Diocesan Catholic Committee 
on Scouting 
annual awards
    List: Diocesan Catholic Committee 
on Scouting 
annual awards
    May 9, 2025
    WORCESTER – Bishop McManus presented religious awards to youth and adults May 3 at St. Paul Cathedral during the Diocese of Worcester Catholic Scouting Ministry Mass.
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  • Locals in Rome and at home in the diocese react to the May 8 election of Pope Leo XIV
    Locals in Rome and at home in the diocese react to the May 8 election of Pope Leo XIV
    May 9, 2025
    
"Join with me in a prayer of thanksgiving to God for the election of Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father,” Bishop McManus said in a statement issued shortly after the announcement was made. “We are truly blessed to welcome him as the Supreme Pontiff and we pledge our support and prayers for his pontificate.”
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  • Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
    Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
    May 8, 2025
    He is the first North American to be elected pope and, before the conclave, was the U.S. cardinal most mentioned as a potential successor of St. Peter. The white smoke poured from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at 6:07 p.m. Rome time and a few minutes later the bells of St. Peter's Basilica began to ring.
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  • Donna Ann Domiziano, 82, served the Mustard Seed for three decades
    Donna Ann Domiziano, 82, served the Mustard Seed for three decades
    May 7, 2025
    Donna Ann Domiziano, 82, passed away peacefully on May 3 in Worcester.
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  • Charlton parish celebrates 125 years
    Charlton parish celebrates 125 years
    May 7, 2025
    The celebration of the 125th anniversary of St. Joseph Parish in Charlton Sunday included expressions of appreciation for God, people and parish. At the Mass, Bishop McManus and Father Robert A. Grattaroti, pastor, both highlighted the importance of Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist, and the importance of each other.
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  • Diocesan seminarian among those who served the funeral Mass of Pope Francis
    Diocesan seminarian among those who served the funeral Mass of Pope Francis
    May 2, 2025
    On the day Worcester diocesan seminarian Christopher Tillotson flew to Lithuania for a week-long break from seminary, he wasn’t also expecting to hear the news of the death of Pope Francis. Ultimately, he took a flight back early to Rome to serve the late pontiff’s funeral.
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  • Bishop Reidy ordained and installed in Norwich
    Bishop Reidy ordained and installed in Norwich
    May 2, 2025
    NORWICH, CONNECTICUT - Bishop Richard F. Reidy walked among the people, and used church artwork to teach them, during the Mass for his episcopal ordination and installation Tuesday at the Cathedral of St. Patrick.
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  • Adopt-A-Student scholarships to return to pre-pandemic amounts, doubling giving
    Adopt-A-Student scholarships to return to pre-pandemic amounts, doubling giving
    May 1, 2025
    Adopt-A-Student, a program that provides scholarships to eligible Catholic school students in the Diocese of Worcester, will be awarding double the amount of funds in the 2025-2026 academic year compared to last year, the steering committee announced.
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  • Locals respond to pope’s death with prayer, action
    Locals respond to pope’s death with prayer, action
    April 30, 2025
    Local people are responding to Pope Francis’ death with prayer and action. Masses for the repose of his soul were celebrated in parishes, and some places found additional ways of honoring him.
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  • Thanks given and memories shared at bittersweet farewell Masses for Bishop Reidy
    Thanks given and memories shared at bittersweet farewell Masses for Bishop Reidy
    April 29, 2025
    WORCESTER – Farewell Masses were celebrated for Bishop Richard F. Reidy held Saturday at Christ the King Parish and Subnday at St. Paul Cathedral. Parishioners lined up afterwards to bid him goodbye and good luck.
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  • Diocesan annual report released; overhead costs reduced, technology investments made
    Diocesan annual report released; overhead costs reduced, technology investments made
    April 25, 2025
    The diocese ended the year with an operational deficit of $166,303, as compared to a deficit of $762,077 the previous year, prior to allowing for unrealized gains on investments and other income restricted to non-operational use.
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  • People of various religious backgrounds find 
a home in the Catholic Church this Easter
    People of various religious backgrounds find 
a home in the Catholic Church this Easter
    April 24, 2025
    “Rarely have I worked with such a large group … from such diverse backgrounds … as willing to explore the faith,” Father Adam R. Reid, St. Anne’s pastor, said at the Easter Vigil. He told The Catholic Free Press that he sees the large group as “an outer expression of our cause for hope – during this Jubilee Year and always – our hope that is grounded in the reality that our Lord is at work all around us.”
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  • Locals recall Pope Francis’ love for people on the peripheries
    Locals recall Pope Francis’ love for people on the peripheries
    April 24, 2025
    “I know he will be missed because on Easter Sunday when we watched him ride in the popemobile we were so happy to see him. Many were shedding tears, and I too shed a few of joy to see him again with his flock,” Mr. Tillotson said.
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