Diocesan operating income did not cover expenses in fiscal 2021, which ended last August. But investments benefitted from a banner year in the financial market.
STURBRIDGE – The presence of Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, archbishop of Boston, at St. Anne’s Shrine excited worshippers, who filled the pavilion for the closing of the 135th Annual Novena to St. Anne.
Attending Mass each day is an important part of Totus Tuus, a Catholic summer program new to the Worcester Diocese this year, but also crucial are the water balloon fights and whipped cream pies.
UXBRIDGE – Vatican astronomer, Jesuit Father David A. Brown, shared some information about his field – and why it’s important – with more than 100 people at St. Mary Parish recently.
Maegan Fredette of Charlton received a habit, a white veil, and the religious name of Sister Roberta Maria, July 2, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, as she was officially initiated as a novice into the order of Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus.
St. 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.
Fr. Thiago Ibiapina, who has studied the work of St. Edith Stein extensively, will be offering a presentation on her insights into the human person, empathy and spirituality on Monday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Annunciation Parish in the Lower Church hall at Holy Rosary, 135 Nichols St. Gardner.
The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.
Pieta is an ongoing support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is welcome to attend. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at St. George Church, 38 Brattle St., at 7 p.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Terry Gentile at 508-284-0796 or Sue Stevens at 508-852-4887, or email pieta3@gmail.com.
An Information Night will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m. on The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life course, a 30-week directed prayer experience in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola being offered by a team of Jesuits and parishioners experienced in Ignatian prayer, starting in Oct. CLICK FOR DETAILS.