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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 Is 29:17-24Responsorial Psalm Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14Gospel Mt 9:27-31
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Local News
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December 6
Advent columns from The Catholic Free Press by Msgr. James P. Moroney, rector of St. Paul Cathedral, and Lucia Silecchia, law professor from Catholic University.Read More -
December 6
What was it like meeting with Pope Francis? "It was sometimes like talking with your grandfather .... It was a very honest and thoughtful discussion with him."Read More -
December 6
“Catholic education is a beacon of hope ...," said Deborah O’Neil, principal of St. Bernadette. Legacy of Hope seeks grow Catholic Schools Endowment by $4M.Read More -
December 6
Robea Nordman is a mixed-media artist involved in a project on the saints that is expanding her understanding of both her art and her faith.Read More -
December 3
See photos of the Bishop's Thanksgiving Dinner held in the Cenacle at St. Paul Cathedral.Read More -
November 30
Father Michael P. Bafaro, 92, of Worcester, long-time pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Church, passed away Nov. 28, at St. Vincent Hospital.Read More
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis told Jesuits in Thailand he was "scandalized" by some of the anti-migrant rhetoric he hears in Europe, and...
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By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Ignoring the reality lived by men and women today has caused a resurgence of old ideologies, such as populism, that inevitably do more harm than good...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Becket - Religious Liberty for All By Linda Petersen SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) -- As an attorney with Becket, a religious liberty law firm, Luke Goodrich is proud to be able to make a...
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IMAGE: CNS By PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) -- Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria said Dec. 3 Vatican officials have told him that the upcoming beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has been postponed. A...
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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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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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Bp. Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friends, today in our Gospel two blind men beg Jesus to heal them. Blindness in the Bible is very often a symbol of spiritual blindness: the incapacity to see what truly matters. Focused on the...
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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!
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on the two expansion of abortion bills (HB 3320 & SB 1209) on June 17, 2019, at 1pm, Gardener Auditorium, State House. -
Around the Diocese
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Friday, December 6, 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, December 7Our Lady of the Lake Parish is featuring an Advent Mission featuring TV star Frank Runyeon. On Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7 at 1 pm (matinee, great for families with children!) he will present "The 3½ Stories of Christmas." It will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 pm with "The Letter of James." All are welcome!! Questions? Call the parish office at 978-342-2978.Read More
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Saturday, December 7, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PMMary Queen of the Rosary Parish, Spencer, welcomes you to its annual Christmas Faire on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am - 2:30 pm. New this year: Like-new, gently-used Christmas decorations and decor; Fudge (in the cookie shoppe). Familiar Favorites: Vendors; Raffles (Themed Baskets and more); Stuffed Stockings cash raffle; handcrafted items from parishioners; cookies; homemade meatballs and sauce (as a sub or over pasta); hot dogs, chips, beverages.Read More
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Saturday, December 7, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSt. Christopher Parish, 950 West Boylston St., Worcester (next to Stop & Shop) will host its annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am – 3 pm. The Christmas Festival will feature raffles, children’s activities, crafts, jewelry, flea market, baked goods and more! Bring a cash donation or new toy for “Toys for Tots” and enter to win a prize! Bring along your appetite and enjoy a delicious lunch! No admission feeRead More
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Saturday, December 7, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSt. Martin’s Church in Otter River will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am to 3 pm and on Sunday, at the American Legion Hall, 3 Central St., Baldwinville. Dozens of theme baskets and a wide array of hand-crafted decorations will be among the highlights, along with a major prize raffle, Chinese auction and fresh Christmas wreaths and greens decorated to order. The Fair’s “Polish Auction” will offer more than 40 beautifully-wrapped gift baskets that are sure to delight all ages, and a variety of home-made baked goods will brighten your holiday table. Lunch will be availableRead More
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Saturday, December 7, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSt. Philip Parish will host its traditional Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am – 3 pm at St. Philip Church, 12 West Street in Grafton. It will feature a wonderful collection of items sure to please you and yours for Christmas. Our tables include: Crafts & Treasures (Craft, Attic Treasures, & Inspiration Tables); Feeling Lucky (Silent Auction, Grand Raffle, & Chance Baskets Tables); Food (Christmas Fair Café & Bakery); and MoreRead More
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Saturday, December 7, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMSt. Gabriel the Archangel Parish will hold their Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Church, 151 Mendon St., Upton. The fair has a wide variety of fresh balsam wreaths, cemetery baskets and table top arrangements. Raffles on Theme Baskets, Gift Certificates, Home Heating Oil and over $450 of Lottery Scratch Tickets on one drawing are available. A lunch of soup, sandwiches, hot dogs, and traditional grapenut pudding will be served. A New Gift Boutique featuring new and "like new" items, Attic Treasures, Oldye Tyme Christmas decorations and a Christmas Craft and Holiday decor section will have something to interest everyone.Read More
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Saturday, December 7, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMAs part of Christmas Time in Berlin, St. Joseph the Good Provider Parish will be holding their annual Christmas Shoppe Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am – 3:30 pm You’ll find our Christmas Café offering homemade corn chowder, venison stew, chili, and cabbage soup along with sandwiches and hot and cold beverages. Enjoy our Gift Baskets, Raffles, Cookies, Baked Goods, Crafts, Christmas Past, and A visit from Santa. Located at 52 West Street/Route 62, Berlin.Read More
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Saturday, December 7, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM“Forgiveness: Making Peace with Others and Ourselves” will be presented by Marina McCoy, Ph.D. on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:30 am– 1 pm at 720 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough. (Alliance Health Inc. at Marie Esther Health Center) Our presenter, Marina McCoy, Ph.D., is a philosophy professor, spirituality writer, and prison volunteer. Our gathering will begin with “coffee and” followed by a brief presentation, prayer, personal reflection, and discussion. A registration fee of $10.00 is paid at the door.Read More
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Saturday, December 7, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMJoin us for a Dismas Christmas, our first Annual Tree Sale on Saturday, Nov 30 and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 am - 4 pm. Along with having trees for sale, enjoy homemade Christmas crafts, cookies, cocoa and hayrides. Located at 687 Lincoln Road, Oakham.Read More
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Saturday, December 7, 1:00 PMOur Lady of the Lake Parish is featuring an Advent Mission featuring TV star Frank Runyeon. On Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 pm he will present "SIGNS: The Gospel of John."Read More
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Saturday, December 7, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMA Holiday Feast will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5 - 7 pm at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church Street, Westminster. Menu: Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, green beans, salad, rolls and dessert. Cost of the dinner is $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12, and children under 6 eat free. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, please call Wendy Provencial at 978-874-0767.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.
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