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Bishop Confirms Commitment to the charter for youth protection
“...Since arriving in Worcester more than 14 years ago, I have had no more difficult pastoral responsibility as your bishop than to hear first-hand from victims the details of the abuse which took place during their childhood. Listening to the painful burdens which they carried for decades is sometimes more than the human heart can...”
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Jas 1:19-27Responsorial Psalm 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5Gospel Mk 8:22-26
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Local News
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February 18
The attached letter was sent to the families of both the Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High Schools this afternoon: Dear families of students at Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian Jr./Sr. High Schools When I accepted the proposal to merge our Catholic high schools in Worcester and to open a new high school, it was because I am committed to offering an option for an excellent Catholic secondary education in the city. I also accepted the recommendation ...Read More -
February 14
The following letter was shared with students, staff and families at Holy Name and St. Peter Marian Central Catholic Jr-Sr High Schools today. In it the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Dr. David Perda updated everyone on some senior administration decisions, progress on the site selection and recognized a group of students from both schools who are collaborating moving forward.Read More -
February 14
Want to start or revamp youth ministry in your parish or just get some new ideas? Diocesan youth ministry office has a plan.Read More -
February 14
Most parishes in the diocese are to launch the Partners in Charity Annual Appeal during Lent, the season of almsgiving. The official launch is Feb. 24.Read More -
February 14
The Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette at St. Bernadette Parish began Feb. 10 and ends Feb. 18.Read More -
February 10
WORCESTER – A partnership between Notre Dame Academy and Assumption College is seen as mutually beneficial.Read More
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Knights of Columbus By LEAWOOD, Kan. (CNS) -- Virgil C. Dechant, the longest-serving supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, holding the office from 1977 to 2000, died in his...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Vatican Museums By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis, adopting a suggestion made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, has decided that every priest preparing for...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Rhina Guidos By Rhina Guidos HAVANA (CNS) -- New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan met privately with the president of the Republic of Cuba Feb. 11, the last full day of a six-day visit...
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Mission Statement
As individuals, families and parishes, our mission as the Diocese of Worcester is to respond joyfully to Christ’s call to become more fully the People of God. Though imperfect, we are a blessed people striving to participate in Christ’s mission of reaching out to all. Therefore, we accept the Gospel challenge, which calls us to bring another to a deeper knowledge and love of God. Since God calls us to live in community in the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves in this time and place to becoming a prayerful and faith-filled Church that truly reflects the glory of God.
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say "no" to expanded abortion in massachusetts
Click HERE to access resources at the Massachsuetts Catholic Conference to find out how to let your voice be heard!
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Around the Diocese
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Friday, February 219 Days for Life is a focused period of prayer, penance, and pilgrimage set aside to mark the tragic anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion during all nine months of pregnancy. The novena will take place nationwide from Jan. 21 through 29. During this time, all are invited to participate by joining together with thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for a new intention each of the nine days. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to learn moreRead More
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Friday, February 21, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMFor more information please call Maddy Hennessy at 508-860-2261 or email at mhennessy@ccworc.org.Read More
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Saturday, February 22Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish will host a Culture Night, Saturday, Feb. 22., after the 4 p.m. Mass in the parish hall, 600 Cambridge St., Worcester Parishioners will be serving various ethnic dishes for sampling and sharing some background. The event is free and open to all.Read More
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Saturday, February 22, 6:00 PMComida Internacional - Baile - Diversion Pro-fondos Ministerio Hispno/Latino a la Diocesis de Worcester $15 por persona, Cena incluida, Ninos gratisRead More
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Sunday, February 23, 11:30 AMThe Diocesan African Ministry will hold Mass weekly St. Andrew the Apostle Mission, 5 Spaulding at 11:30am.Read More
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Sunday, February 23, 12:30 PMSt. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem Street will celebrate Mass in Swahili and English weekly at 12:30pm.Read More
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Sunday, February 23, 2:00 PMSt. Joan of Arc, 570 Lincoln Street will celebrate Mass in Twi weekly, 2pm.Read More
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Monday, February 24, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMA Divorced/Separated Catholic Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7 – 9 pm at North American Martyrs Church, Altar Server Room, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn MA 01501.Read More
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Tuesday, February 25, 6:00 PMJoin us on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6 pm for the burning of the palms, a traditional pancake supper, and Mardi Gras celebration. Our Youth Ministry will be serving up pancakes, sausages, applesauce, and desserts in the parish hall. Children can make a mask, collect some beads, and the whole family can enjoy a pancake feast – and experience a sharp contrast with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. A freewill offering will be accepted at the door. Did you save your blessed palms from last year’s Palm Sunday? Bring them to the Pancake Supper with you! Before we eat we’ll gather in the side parking lot with Fr. Javier who will burn them. The ashes created at the burning of the palms will be used on Ash Wednesday. At St. Mary's in ShrewsburyRead More
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Wednesday, February 26The Spring 40 Days for Life campaign to end abortion through prayer and fasting, peaceful public vigil and education will run from Feb 26-April 5. The prayer vigil is held daily 7 am - 7 pm outside of Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St. Worcester. Go to 40daysforlife.com/Worc... or call Lee Crowley at 508-887-1064 for further information and sign up to pray at the vigil.Read More
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Friday, February 28Broadway returns to Worcester when Assumption College presents the 2012 revival of Godspell on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall on campus, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Tickets are $15 for the general public – use the code GODSPELL for $5 tickets! Tickets may be purchased at assumption.edu/Godspel....Read More
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Friday, February 28, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMFor more information please call Maddy Hennessy at 508-860-2261 or email at mhennessy@ccworc.org.Read More
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FOrward in Faith Recap
As our Diocese embarks on the Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign, you may recall the 1999 Capital Campaign -Forward in Faith. CLICK HERE to review a slide show of the results of that campaign and the status of the various endow-ments as of Dec. 31, 2019. -
TV Ministry on Charter TV has Moved to CH 193
Charter TV3 moved to Channel 193 on cable boxes. If you no longer see the Daily Mass, Sunday Mass, Family Rosary or weekly specials on Channel 3 on your Charter cable box, go to Channel 193.
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