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God, the Church and the sacraments are central to the vocation of Deacon Carlos Francisco Ardila Navia, who is scheduled to be ordained a priest May 15.

Bishop McManus has extended his suspension of the obligation to attend Mass in the Diocese of Worcester on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation because of the pandemic.

Father Juan Escudero, pastor of St. Denis in Douglas, said the visit to St. Joseph in Charlton was the first of hoped-for monthly pilgrimages during the Year of St. Joseph.

WORCESTER – “It’s Mother’s Day every day at Visitation House … because the moms … they’re learning about being a good parent, wanting to be a good parent.”

COVID-19 vaccine discussion: Which vaccine to choose? What if my college or workplace is mandating the vaccine? Where can I get help making these moral decisions?

UXBRIDGE – A ceremonial ground-breaking for the Grace Rett Athletic Complex and Education Center was held Thursday outside St. Mary Parish’s center.

When the pandemic forced the diocese to suspend public Masses for several weeks a little more than a year ago, St. Patrick Church in Whitinsville took no time to adjust to livestreaming services.

FITCHBURG – Deacon James Bernard Couture, 81, passed into the arms of his heavenly father on Tuesday, April 27, with his loving family beside him.

The Respect Life Office held “Live the Gospel of Life,” a six-week online study of St. John Paul II’s “Evangelium Vitae.”

If you have asked the question “Is Partners in Charity taking place this year?” the simple answer is a resounding “Yes.” But it may not be quite the same appeal you are used to experiencing.

All three Catholic colleges in the Diocese of Worcester are requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for on-campus students in the fall. Each will allow exemptions from the requirement.

A sex education curriculum opposed by many members of religious and ethnic communities is expected to be voted on by the Worcester Public School Committee next Thursday, May 6.

Have you ever heard of Daniel O’Connell? Bill McCann believes not enough people have. So he is planning a movie about the man who helped liberate Irish Catholics from English oppression in the 1800s.

St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northborough is one of the parishes that has strengthened the Church’s foundation through the Legacy of Hope campaign. 

So how do we share our faith with the people in our lives? How do we move from compassionate caring to active sharing?

With the increasing availability of COVID-19 vaccines, and a plethora of information from varied sources, we have a particular responsibility as Catholics to seek the truth and form our consciences.

Father Stephen E. Lundrigan, pastor at Annunciation Parish in Gardner, knows firsthand about the U.S.-Mexican border crisis.

Catholic Charities Worcester County is preparing to expand its 50-year-old Crozier House to serve dozens more men in recovery.

At 72, music minister Steve Sonia cannot imagine retiring. “I love what I do,” he said. “I’ve been so lucky to have wonderful pastors.”

WORCESTER - Jesus’ wounds and a priest’s disappointment were used to point out God’s mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday last weekend.