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April 12
Seeking to accurately portray Christ’s Passion in artistic form, a local Catholic designed what he named the Turin Crucifix™, after the Shroud of Turin.Read More -
April 11
These priests are to be recognized at the Chrism Mass at St. Paul Cathedral. All clergy and the public are invited to participate in this Mass, at which priests renew their priestly commitment and Bishop McManus blesses the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumens and consecrates the holy chrism, to be used for sacraments in parishes and other places of worship throughout the year. After the Mass, representatives pick up the oils to take back with them.Read More -
April 11
WORCESTER - St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School boys basketball coach Jason Chavoor wasn’t surprised that he found out that Jim Manzello was honored as Athletic Director of the Year for District 2 by the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association.Read More -
April 10
Reports of Marian apparitions at Medjugorje, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, factored powerfully into the conversion stories of two of the Worcester Diocesan Men’s Conference speakers – Marian Father Donald Calloway and Arthur “Artie” Boyle, a husband, and father of 13. And, by their accounts, they desperately needed heavenly help.Read More -
April 10
WORCESTER – Follow Jesus – despite the cross. Pray daily and live virtuously – for your family’s sake. Go to confession – even if you’re not the worst person. These were among challenges speakers gave 950-plus attendees of the 24th Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday at the DCU Center.Read More -
April 6
The annual Mother’s Day Rose Campaign is being reignited this year, the Jubilee Year of Hope, following a hiatus since the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More -
April 5
Worcester’s first “Feminine Genius Brunch” with the Sisters of Life will be on April 12. It is sponsored by the diocesan Respect Life Office, the Maronite Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn and Cedar of Lebanon FertilityCare Center.Read More
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National Catholic Register
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Mattia Preti, “Pilate Washing His Hands,” 1663, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Brutal tyrant or reluctant judge? Pilate’s encounter with Christ exposes...
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Vice President JD Vance speaks at a film-screening event April 1, 2025, at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. The vice president’s visit came within...
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Tomaszewski family photo shows Jane and Dan with their daughters, Gigi and Marian, on Gigi’s first Communion day in 2023. Unusual confirmation name was a...
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Mother Angelica was always a blessed presence. BOOK PICK: ‘Mother Angelica Talks It Over’
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Around the Diocese
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Saturday, April 19, 3:00 PMSt. John Paul II Parish invites you to pray the holy rosary for the protection of the unborn 3 p.m., Saturdays at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St.Read More
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Sunday, April 20, 10:30 AMSt. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., welcomes pilgrims to Sunday Masses with a blessing with the St. Andrews Bobola relic, 10:30 a.m. in English, followed by coffee shop and at noon in Polish. For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.Read More
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Monday, April 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSt. Anne Prayer Shawl members meet Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in the parish hall, 20 Boston Road, to knit/crochet for people in need of a blessed shawl. CLICK FOR MORE.Read More
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Monday, April 21, 3:00 PMJoin a group at St. Joseph Cemetery, 486 Clarendon St., every Monday 3:15 p.m., May 20. Meet in front of the Pieta chapel. Wear comfortable clothing as you pray the rosary while walking the cemetery.Read More
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Monday, April 21, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMSt. Cecilia Parish will host a new group of 60+ likeminded Catholics, to learn more about out the faith with a spiritual director, meeting 6:30-8 p.m on the first and third Mondays of the month in the rectory conference room. CLICK FOR DETAILS.Read More
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Monday, April 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMThe Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the church hall. Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.Read More
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ongoing EventsDO YOU LIKE TO SING?: The Jolly Jills (and a few Jacks) are a group of men and women who visit 4 nursing homes in Worcester on Tuesdays to bring joy to the residents. They are looking for some new voices to join them. If interested, contact Linda at mlindaauren@gmail.com for more information.
NEED MARRIAGE HELP? Retrouvaille (retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples struggling in their marriage. For information on upcoming weekends visit HelpOurMarriage.org or call 508-271-7155.
CATHOLIC MOMS GROUP: Are you looking to connect with other Catholic moms?
If you’d be interested in a Catholic moms’ group in your area, please let us know by emailing catholicmomsworcester@ gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-FREE PICK UP: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Worcester County is now offering free curb side pick-up of clothing, shoes, books and household items. To schedule a free home pick-up, visit svdpworcester.org and scroll to “Schedule a Home Pick-Up." Or contact our partner (CMRK) at 508-474-8966. The funds received go to help our neighbors in need with (but not limited to) food, clothing, rent and utilities.
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE-CLINTON: The Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish prays for all requests, but especially for the seriously ill and the dying. Submitted prayer requests by phone at 978-733-0090 or email at DMCPray@gmail.com. Cenacle members receive your requests immediately and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for your intentions.POLISH FOOD ANYTIME- DUDLEY: St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., continues to offer prepackaged, frozen kielbasa, golabki, kapusta/bigos and pierogi for sale. For prices or to order anytime, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION- WEBSTER: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish holds perpetual adoration in its Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 17 E. Main St. 9 p.m.-6 a.m. scheduled adorers only (door is locked). Contact Jeanne Guerin 508-208-9064. Consider becoming a scheduled adorer or substitute.
ESL CLASSES-GARDNER: Annunciation Parish, is offering free English as a Second Language classes Fridays, in the parish center, 142 Regan St., 7-8:30 p.m. For information or to enroll contact Otto Bolanos at 787-435-4790.
ESL CLASSES- WORCESTER: St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes twice a year on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Meaghan O’Sadnick at mosadnick@olpworcester.org.
CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE- WORCESTER: The St. Bernard’s KofC conducts an ongoing can and bottle drive to support the after-school program. Cleaned redeemables can be left in the specified box at the entrance of the church, 228 Lincoln St.
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Reading I Genesis 1:1—2:2Or Genesis 1:1, 26-31aResponsorial Psalm Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35or Psalm 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20 and 22Reading II Genesis 22:1-18Or Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18Responsorial Psalm Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11Reading III Exodus 14:15—15:1Responsorial Psalm Exodus 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18Reading IV Isaiah 54:5-14Responsorial Psalm Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Reading V Isaiah 55:1-11Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6Reading VI Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4Responsorial Psalm Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11Reading VII Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28Responsorial Psalm Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4Or Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6or Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19Epistle Romans 6:3-11Responsorial Psalm Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Gospel Luke 24:1-12
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