William T. Clew, contributing editor of The Catholic Free Press since 1991, is being inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame. Mr. Clew began his newspaper career at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette in 1954. The CFP and T&G jointly nominated Mr. Clew for the honor and many former colleagues offered testimonials to his influence on their career.
Emmanuel Radio will be heard on two new FM frequencies later this year, expanding its coverage in the Worcester radio market. The two new FM Catholic radio stations are to broadcast both EWTN and local programs, Cindy R. Dorsey, general manager of Emmanuel Radio, said this week.
February 16, 2018, Worcester, MA – Hundreds of people gathered at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Worcester on Sunday, where 216 catechumens and candidates along with their sponsors and families participated in various rites leading to completing their initiation into the Catholic Church.
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We have begun the 40-day Lenten season of prayer, penance and almsgiving that precedes the re-birth of Easter. You and I need Lent because we are sinners called to repentance. However, Lent’s journey is not just aimed at repentance and, through God’s grace, overcoming sin. Lent and Easter lead us to accept Jesus Christ more fully, that we may have the abundance of life he came to bring. Too often, we settle for less.
The theme of Partners in Charity this year is “Faith in Action – Loving God by Serving Others.” Its patroness, Servant of God Dorothy Day, is quoted as saying that she didn’t know how to love God, except by loving the poor, or how to serve God, expect by serving the poor. The goal again this year is $5 million.
In an effort to combat the pervasive negativity of our world, St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Upton is taking on a simple and gentle message this Lent: Let us be instruments of peace.
The Diocese of Worcester has hired a consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study for a diocesan capital campaign, Bishop McManus said in a letter to the people of the diocese. After interviews and discussions, the bishop chose Guidance in Giving Inc., of Bayport, N.Y., to conduct the study.
Hispanic Catholics told Bishop McManus what they think is needed for evangelization and ministry locally, as they gathered at their Diocesan Encuentro Saturday at St. Paul Cathedral. Their requests included education, outreach to youth, and a full-time director of Hispanic ministry to design a pastoral plan, promote vocations and help with immigration, those involved said.
As the New England Patriots head to the Super Bowl Sunday, a Worcester Diocesan priest is thinking about the team as good men he’s come to know, and spiritual lessons he’s gained – and shared – as a result. “I’ve been with them 27 years,” Msgr. Michael G. Foley told The Catholic Free Press during an impromptu visit to the office recently.
Vatican Upholds Bishop’s Decree to Relegate Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church to appropriate non-religious use FEBRUARY 1, 2018, WORCESTER, MA -- The Office of the Judicial Vicar announced today that the Congregation for the Clergy at the Vatican has upheld the decision by Bishop Robert McManus to relegate Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church to “profane but not sordid use” morally acceptable use other than as a church. According to Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, diocesan judicial vicar/vicar for canonical affairs, the diocese received word of the decision in mid-January. An announcement was held until he could confirm that the petitioners were aware of the decision. CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE