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WEBSTER – Fond memories surfaced Sunday as alumni, families and teachers studied memorabilia and chose keepsakes at the St. Anne school building, which is for sale.

St. Rose of Lima Parish expanded an annual day-long event into a week this year, seeking to “let their light shine” and stay connected while having to remain apart.

The Bishop’s Thanksgiving Dinner coordinated by Catholic Charities will be different this year because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Legacy of Hope has achieved a new milestone. The faithful of the Diocese of Worcester have pledged nearly $19 million to the capital campaign.

Blessings from the pope and the bishop were a blessing to couples who celebrated their wedding anniversaries in their parishes this fall.

AUBURN – A scare turned into a blessing for the North American Martyrs food pantry – just in time for a holy day and the holidays.

The Massachusetts Senate voted 33-7 to expand abortion access by adding an amendment to the fiscal 2021 budget, Statehouse News reported Wednesday.

Last March, Knights of Columbus Mumford Council gave Our Lady of the Valley School $20,000 for technology. Not until recently were they able to see the results.

Massachusetts bishops make additional objections to an amendment in the state budget that would expand abortion access.

Nineteen grants totaling $11,000 have been awarded in the Diocese of Worcester as part of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). This year, 75% of the collection to be taken on the weekend of Nov. 22 will be reserved for local grants.

During the month of October, 29 programs received 2020 St. Vincent Healthcare Grants totaling $72,086. The fund is under the oversight of the Diocese of Worcester.

Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope hopes that Catholics in the Worcester Diocese will once again support this year’s Christmas Giving Program.

Last Friday the Bouchers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a weekday Mass at St. John’s in Worcester and invited everyone to attend - virtually.

The sit-down Bishop’s Thanksgiving Dinner is cancelled this year due to COVID-19, however, people can request that meals be delivered to their homes. Volunteers are needed.

Today our country, one of the oldest democracies and most diverse societies in the world, should take pride in the success of the electoral process. ...

CLINTON – Statues and banners of saints were blessed Saturday at St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish. More spiritual opportunities occurred Sunday, All Saints Day.

The papal nuncio to the U.S., shared "the following observations in reference to certain remarks contained in the documentary film "Francesco," ... that have caused various reactions and interpretations in the last few days. The Holy Father has directed that these observations be offered in order to permit an adequate understanding of his words."

Members of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Worcester have another saint to promote and relic to share with the diocese.

Keeping the faith – and sharing it – is important for people who celebrated the 150th anniversary of their parish, St. Denis in Douglas, on Sunday.

Superintendent David Perda said Wednesday that Holy Family Academy is the third school connected with the Catholic Schools Office that is temporarily shifting to remote learning because of a positive virus test.