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Many St. Paul's seniors worried if colleges would accept them from a new, unknown high school. Those apprehensions eventually disappeared.

The spirits of the Rett family soared when more than $600,000 was raised to help build a recreation center to be named after Grace Rett at Our Lady of the Valley Regional School, Uxbridge.

It was time for Billy Riley to get some help running the St. John’s Food for the Poor soup kitchen and food pantry. His team has expanded.

In the present American moment, many citizens dedicate themselves to the advancement of the gospel of democracy ... our efforts are not for the sake of the gospel of democracy, but rather, for the Gospel of Life.

Instead of attending the March for Life in Washington, D.C., area students made prize-winning signs – for an online slideshow.

Father George J. Ridick was an All-America basketball player at Assumption College in the 1960s, but his calling extended much higher than the basket ...

The diocese is adding two new revenue sources to help alleviate the annual deficit in the priests’ retirement account.

Born within days of each other, two Worcester Catholic women active in church-centered ministries were honored this week as they marked a century of life.

The diocese’s two central Catholic schools are to continue remote learning at least until Jan. 25, according to David Perda, superintendent of schools.

Reflecting the light of our faith, local clergy offer suggestions for coping and helping others with the ongoing challenges in 2021.

The work of diocesan departments located in the Chancery continued during the pandemic with some accommodations.

“I join with my brother bishops and all people of good will in condemning the violence which took place on Wednesday at the United States Capitol," Bishop McManus said.

WORCESTER - Sister Mary Edward Messier, 97, a Sister of Mercy of the Americas, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2. She was principal at Mercy Centre from 1966-2004.

'We are deeply disappointed by the failure of the Massachusetts legislature to uphold Governor Baker’s veto of legislation which further expands access to abortion ...'

In mid-November the diocese polled ministry leaders asking this question: How you are dealing with keeping your department going during this pandemic?

We will start our reflection of 2020 by looking at how people responded to the Legacy of Hope campaign despite the financial uncertainty caused by the pandemic.

Leonidas Dos Reis used to cook for weddings and restaurants, but nothing gives him more satisfaction than preparing meals for the homeless at Hotel Grace.

Latinos from various countries start the Advent and Christmas season with Mary, a woman with various names.

All Saints Academy students have been rubbing elbows in high places. On Nov. 30 three youngsters from this Webster school exchanged elbow bumps with First Lady Melania Trump.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As Advent gives way to Christmas, we find ourselves in a continued state of waiting, longing and expectation ...