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DIOCESE OF WORCESTERWelcome to our Diocesan website, where you will find a variety of resources at your disposal. Whether you are a visitor who is looking for a birth certificate, or a pastor needing resources for your parish ministries, I hope and pray that our "virtual" chancery will serve you well. -
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Latest News
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December 7
The letter stresses the importance of human rights. It addresses the relationship between individuals and the state. It speaks of equality among nations. And it presents the need for greater relationships between all nations. It called for groups of states to assist other states, especially those in trouble. But most importantly, it called for an end to the nuclear arms race - for disarmament.Read More -
December 7
Last month, Catholic Charities was notified that it will receive a grant for the 46th year, the latest being worth $638,961. The program is for people aged 55 and older. Almost 90 percent of the grant, which originally came from the U.S. Department of Labor, will provide temporary employment to low-income older adults living in Worcester and Franklin counties.Read More -
December 7
Marybeth Hay, director of catechesis at St. Mary Parish and Our Lady of the Valley Regional School in Uxbridge, organized people from different places in packing shoeboxes of Christmas gifts for children in developing countries through Box of Joy, a ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach, based in Boca Raton, Florida.Read More -
December 7
The Advent-Christmas season is a time of joy, peace, and celebration, but it can also be a time of sadness, loneliness, and grief for many people. The memories of past Christmases, whether happy or painful, can stir up emotions that are hard to cope with. But such memories can also be a source of healing for us and for others.Read More -
December 7
Sister of St. Joseph Claire Belforti (formerly Sister Grace Edward), 94, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Framingham on Nov. 24.Read More -
November 30
There are many Catholic religious communities that sustain themselves through the work of their hands. Many of their products are designed or made by their communities – or other religious communities – to ultimately build God’s kingdom. Many products are also created to bring people closer to God.Read More -
November 30
There’s nothing more important that a parish can add for Advent than daily Mass. So says Msgr. Thomas J. Sullivan, pastor of Christ the King Parish in Worcester, who has done just that for more than 10 years.Read More -
November 28
Sister Mary Luke (Margaret Mary) Mulraney died Nov. 24 at Notre Dame Nursing Long Term Care Center, Worcester. She was 97. A wake will be held Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Notre Dame du Lac Chapel, 555 Plantation St., Worcester. The funeral Mass will follow at 10.Read More
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Around the Diocese
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Sunday, December 10, 3:00 PMSacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 18 East Main St., will host Wings of Song Chamber Chorale, at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, performing Celtic Noels, music from France. No admission (free will offering) and refreshments served. Visit wingsofsong.org.Read More
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Sunday, December 10, 3:00 PMSt. Paul Cathedral, 19 Chatham St., Worcester, will hold a Healing Mass in English 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10. All are welcome.Read More
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Sunday, December 10, 3:00 PMSt. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will host an Advent concert, Waiting in Hope: An Afternoon of Contemplative Advent Music, 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10. Our organist Alice Bucca and vocalists Chris Harris and Melissa Turner will perform beautiful selections for Advent. Concert is free and donations will be accepted. Contact the parish office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org.Read More
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Sunday, December 10, 3:00 PMSt. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., will hold a Holy Hour of eucharist adoration with prayers for peace in Ukraine and the world, which includes the rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Sundays at 3 p.m.Read More
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Monday, December 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSt. Anne Prayer Shawl members meet Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in the parish hall, 20 Boston Road, to knit/crochet for people in need of a blessed shawl. CLICK FOR MORE.Read More
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Monday, December 11, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.Read More
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Monday, December 11, 7:00 PMPieta is an ongoing support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is welcome to attend. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at St. George Church, 40 Brattle St., at 7 p.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Terry Gentile at 508-284-0796 or Sue Stevens at 508-852-4887, or email pieta3@gmail.com.Read More
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Monday, December 11, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMThe Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the Rectory Meeting Room, Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.Read More
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Tuesday, December 12, 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, December 12, 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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Bishop Confirms Commitment to the charter for youth protection
“...We have been and continue to be committed to responding to victims of past abuse and to the protection of children in our midst today as well as to the reporting of any cases brought to our attention to law enforcement, no matter how many years ago they occurred...”
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livestream Resources
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Confirmation Livestream linkClick on window to go to full screen.
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Daily Mass & Sunday mass on Cable TV
Daily Mass (Monday - Friday):
WCCA TV Ch. 194, “The People’s Channel” at 9 a.m.
Streaming at www.wccatv.com and Roku@Worcester.TV
Auburn Ch. 191 at 9 a.m.
Boylston Ch. 191 at 9 a.m.
Charlton Ch. 191 at 9 a.m.
Holden Ch. 191 at 9 a.m.
Leicester Ch. 191 at 9 a.m.
Millbury Ch. 191 at 9 a.m.
Northborough Charter 191 and Verizon 31 at Noon
Shrewsbury Ch. 28 and 328 at 9 a.m.
Spencer Ch. 192 at 9 a.m.
Sutton (Monday – Thursday at 9 a.m.)
Spectrum Ch. 194 and Verizon Ch. 29
Upton Access TV Ch. 192 at 9 a.m.
Webster Access TV Ch 191 at 9 a.m.
West Boylston Ch. 191 at 9 a.m.Sunday Mass
WCCA TV Ch. 194, “The People’s Channel”
Sunday (Spanish at 8 a.m.)
Sunday (English at 10 a.m.)*
Streaming at www.wccatv.com and Roku@Worcester.TV
*Sunday Mass (repeat) Monday at 6 p.m.Athol/Orange Ch. 13/135 at 10:30 a.m.
Auburn Ch. 191 at 10 a.m.
Boylston Ch. 191 at 10:30 a.m.
Charlton Ch. 191 at 10 a.m.
Holden Ch. 191 at 10 a.m.
Millbury Ch. 191 at 10 a.m.
Northborough Charter 191 and Verizon 31
Spencer Ch. 192 at 10 a.m.
Templeton Ch. 8 at 10 a.m.
Upton Access TV Ch. 192 at 10 a.m.
Webster Access TV Ch. 191 at 10 a.m.
West Boylston Ch. 191 at 10 a.m.More stations are testing and will be posted as available.
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