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.
Catholic Charities Worcester County awarded the Emerald Club for its support of Mercy Centre, and Kevin Kieler for help with acquisition and sale of property.
The Archdiocese of Boston announced that an inquiry into St. John Seminary found no evidence of criminal behavior or any sexual activity between seminarians and faculty members.
FITCHBURG – The newly announced “All In: Campaign for St. Bernard’s High School” is seeking to raise more than $2 million to ensure the future of the school.
Jason Menard’s sacrifice fully answered the question, “Can anything good come from Worcester?” Father Walter J. Riley said at the fire lieutenant's funeral.
Father Francis A. Roberge and St. Bernard Central Catholic High School students received thanks for their service at a Veterans Day cemetery celebration.
BALTIMORE (CNS) -- Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles was elected president of the USCCB. Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown, Ohio, was elected chairman of Committee for Religious Liberty. Bishop McManus had been acting chairman since July.
Father Louis J. Gould, 89, died Nov. 8 at University of Massachusetts - Memorial Hospital, Worcester. His funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's in Fitchburg.