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January 14, 2021Father George J. Ridick was an All-America basketball player at Assumption College in the 1960s, but his calling extended much higher than the basket ...Read More -
January 14, 2021The diocese is adding two new revenue sources to help alleviate the annual deficit in the priests’ retirement account.Read More -
January 14, 2021Born 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.Read More -
January 10, 2021The diocese’s two central Catholic schools are to continue remote learning at least until Jan. 25, according to David Perda, superintendent of schools.Read More -
January 8, 2021Reflecting the light of our faith, local clergy offer suggestions for coping and helping others with the ongoing challenges in 2021.Read More -
January 8, 2021The work of diocesan departments located in the Chancery continued during the pandemic, with accommodations.Read More -
January 7, 2021“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.Read More -
January 7, 2021"This lack of respect for our fellow citizens, regardless of their party affiliation, is the greatest threat to our American dream..."Read More -
January 5, 2021WORCESTER - Sister Mary Edward Messier, 97, a Sister of Mercy, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2. She was principal at Mercy Centre from 1966-2004.Read More -
December 31, 2020In mid-November the diocese polled ministry leaders asking this question: How you are dealing with keeping your department going during this pandemic?Read More -
December 31, 2020We 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.Read More -
December 31, 2020We are deeply disappointed by the failure of the Massachusetts legislature to uphold Governor Baker’s veto . . .Read More -
December 26, 2020Volunteers packed and delivered the Bishop's Christmas Dinner for Catholic Charities Friday. See Photo album.Read More -
December 26, 2020Latinos around the diocese, from various countries, start the Advent and Christmas season with Mary, a woman with various names.Read More -
December 26, 2020All Saints Academy ornaments adorn a national tree. Students exchanged elbow bumps with First Lady Melania Trump.Read More -
December 23, 2020My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As Advent gives way to Christmas, we find ourselves in a continued state of waiting, longing and expectation ...Read More -
December 22, 2020Beginning the day after Christmas, churches will only be allowed to let in 25 percent of the building’s capacity.Read More -
December 21, 2020Despite smaller numbers of people in church, parishes have managed to collect just as many, or nearly as many, Christmas presents for those in need.Read More -
December 17, 2020A Catholic Charities director packaged the bishop’s dinner on Thanksgiving. And she is looking for help on Christmas. "We’ve got to do it all again.”Read More -
December 17, 2020By Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk discusses the issue of inoculations produced using a cell line that came from an abortion.Read More