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Mr. Lapointe said, theirs opens when the “real feel temperature” (which includes the wind chill factor) is 24 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or if the forecast is for three or more inches of snow.

The humanity, suffering and faith of migrants touched members of the Assumption University community who recently encountered them at the U.S.-Mexico border. The experience spurred ideas for responses.

“To see all these young people on fire with love for Christ and the church was really, really edifying,” Bishop McManus said.

(OSV News) – As many as 35 million visitors are expected in Rome in 2025. Many of them will be pilgrims for the jubilee, a holy year the church celebrates every quarter-century. While numerous events are planned in Rome and at the Vatican to mark the Jubilee 2025, this Holy Year is for the whole church. Here are some ways to celebrate without traveling farther than your local cathedral.

WORCESTER – The African Ministry in the Diocese of Worcester will celebrate its 25th anniversary in June in the same year that Catholics celebrate the 2025 Jubilee.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is comprised of parish groups that are called conferences. Currently, there are twenty-two conferences in the diocese, organized into three districts.

“We prayed for so long to have somebody to build this church,” said parishioner Karloss Kozal, one of the generous contributors to Our Lady of Mercy. “So when they came in, it was perfect timing.”

WORCESTER – The call to have hope, that is “hope that doesn’t disappoint,” was echoed throughout the opening Mass of for the 2025 Jubilee Year on Sunday at St. Paul Cathedral. At the same time, the Diocese of Worcester is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The year 2024 brought both celebration and loss.

WORCESTER - It was Wednesday so Bill Gibbons made his weekly visit to the Mercy Centre to volunteer his time with the men and women with developmental disabilities who take part in the training and employment programs at the Catholic Charities Worcester County facility.

Through the Holy Spirit, He took on our lowly humanity that we might forever share in the glory of His divinity.

The Diocese of Worcester will join the universal Church in a Jubilee Year, and, at the same time, will recognize its 75 years as a diocese.

BLACKSTONE – Catholics who struggled through a merger found special reason to rejoice, when Bishop McManus blessed sanctuary renovations at their church – renovations which bring together elements of all three former parishes.

Adults and youth from the parish are acting out “The Christmas Story” in the church at 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Performances are free and open to the public.

College students, alumni and donors gathered at North American Martyrs Parish in Auburn Dec. 7 for the diocese’s college Campus Ministry event – a donor appreciation and informal evening to recognize efforts with FOCUS, a Catholic outreach organization for college students.

Thrift store proceeds support parish programs, and are used to assist individuals and families in Leicester who are dealing with a crisis, such as a house fire or other catastrophic event or situation.

Bishop McManus visited Our Lady of the Valley Regional Elementary School in Uxbridge and celebrated Mass in the church on Monday. The school is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Students from Venerini Academy, Our Lady of the Angels Elementary, St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High and Worcester East Middle School participated in the annual Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest for youth ages 11-13 this fall.

Asked if being a Catholic was important to him, he replied, “Oh, absolutely.”