What began as a quick visit to Cork, Ireland, resulted in a pilgrimage to Nano Nagle Place, named for the foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

St. Brigid and Our Lady of the Assumption parishes evangelized with the Nativity during the Millbury Chain of Lights on Dec. 5.

People in need of food and fellowship are invited to have dinner with Bishop McManus on Christmas Day at St. Paul Cathedral. Registration is due Dec. 17.

Deacon Joseph M. Baniukiewicz, 82, of Christ the King Parish, died Saturday, Dec. 11. His funeral is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 17 at Christ the King. The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing arrangements.

Scripture scholars and historians tell us that Joseph, referred to as a carpenter in the Gospels, was more than someone who carved wood to make tables and chairs; he was more of a master craftsman...

It was good to conclude the Year of St. Joseph with a pilgrimage; “it’s kind of a reflection of who we are as Church,” said Father Juan D. Escudero, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish.

WORCESTER – When Paula Bushey learned that Blessed Sacrament Church was exploring sponsoring and resettling a family from Afghanistan, she wanted to get students involved.

WORCESTER – Emmanuel Radio Network is being sold to New York-based Holy Family Communications, Emmanuel Communications announced Wednesday.

Father John F. Gee, a priest of the Diocese of Worcester for 68 years, was blessed with a peaceful death on Sunday, Dec. 5, at the age of 94.

WORCESTER - Sister Kathryn Lawrence McGuiggan, 87, of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, died Dec. 2 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. Funeral Thursday.

SPENCER – More than 30 years and 100-plus icons later, Brother Terence McGrath, OSCO, has much to share about the process of making sacred images.

Nestled in the countryside in the midst of the Worcester Diocese is St. Joseph Abbey, beloved by visitors and home to Trappist monks

Get closer to St. Joseph as the year named in the saint’s honor comes to a close. Teaching about the titles of St. Joseph by Father Kenneth R. Cardinale.

103-year-old Sister Claire Morin, SASV, keeps you laughing with her wit, even as she shares her faith and life with due seriousness.

Partners in Charity released its final report Wednesday, showing that it had received 13,291 gifts and pledges totaling $4,469,155, or 89% of the $5 million goal.

WORCESTER – Peggy Cronkhite of Millbury paused her volunteer work to wish Bishop McManus a Happy Thanksgiving Thursday at the Bishop's Thanksgiving Dinner.

Adults in the Worcester Diocese can receive online faith formation on their own time through the University of Dayton – at a reduced cost.

This fall Joan D’Argenis, religious education director at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Worcester, started a program, with a focus on family involvement.

No one can experience Mary’s journey to Christmas. But we can renew our commitment to Jesus every day. Area priests and religious recently offered suggestions.

People have responded generously in support of the future of our Church (through Legacy of Hope), Bishop McManus said in a recent interview.