A student at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury joined the global fight against the enslavement of addiction that Pope Francis has spoken about.

SHREWSBURY - It started with the traditional crowning of Mary, watched remotely this May because of coronavirus restrictions.

The faculty for the new St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School created a welcoming video for the school communities that are being merged to form St. Paul’s.

Diocesan central Catholic high schools are preparing to hold virtual commencement ceremonies during the third week of May.

Francesco C. Cesareo, president of Assumption College since 2007, is to continue leading the institution as it transitions to university status in June. The board of trustees has granted him his third, five-year contract extension.

Bishop McManus visits St.Vincent Hospital to pray for patients and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bishop McManus renewed the consecration of the Diocese of Worcester to Mary at today’s 9 a.m. Mass at St. Paul Cathedral, in another prayerful response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pastoral care of the sick and dying is an important part of the Church’s ministry and is carried out by priests, deacons and lay ministers in a variety of ways.

Work is moving forward for St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School. The program of studies is being finalized so students can sign up for next year’s courses.