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The day before Palm Sunday Edward and Clara Delage were among about 20 volunteers visiting shut-ins from their parish, St. John Paul II in Southbridge.

MILFORD – Saturday’s Seder at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish gave participants a deeper appreciation of their faith – and a good time.

Priests of the diocese celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination this year were recognized at the Chrism Mass Tuesday at St. Paul Cathedral.

Because of the pandemic Catholic school students could not attend the annual Pro-Life Mass. But Bishop McManus noted that the virus has taught many how precious all life is.

St. Joseph Church celebrated Mass for their patron’s feast day, with members of the different ethnic communities, on the parish’s 130th anniversary.

Catholic doctors recommend a sexual risk avoidance curriculum as Worcester Public Schools prepare to discuss sex-ed on Tuesday.

Spring, Lent and the start of the baseball season are frequent topics of discussion in mid-March – and the convergence isn’t lost on Bishop Robert Reed.

Theologian Scott Hahn pulled a double shift at the 20th annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference, entertaining a virtual audience with sessions focusing on spiritual journeys.

Mexican-born Luis Soto has always had a special place in his heart for Our Lady of Guadalupe. He’s not alone. He shared his passion at the Worcester Catholic Men's Conference Saturday.

Despite - and even because of – changes this year, attendees praised the diocese’s annual Worcester Catholic Men’s Conference, that was held remotely.

The 2021 Partners in Charity appeal surpassed $2.2 million before the fourth Sunday of Lent and Bishop McManus praised people's generosity.

Listening, obeying, walking in faith and being faithful were among qualities of St. Joseph held up for imitation at local parishes during this year in his honor.

Parishioners can attend Mass during Holy Week, unlike last year when churches in the diocese were closed to the public because of the pandemic.

The Mother Teresa Pro-Life Award and the Gospel of Life Award will be given out at the annual Mass for Life, celebrated by Bishop McManus on Thursday, March 25, at 12:10 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral.

The mission of the Church did not stop because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop McManus says in his annual report letter for fiscal year 2020.

The “All In” campaign of St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg has surpassed $2 million of its $2.5 million goal in just over a year, according to a press release.

“We’re longing for the day when we’re back to a more normal life in the community,” said Msgr. Michael Rose, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Shrewsbury, one year into the pandemic.

LEOMINSTER – Bishop McManus told students at St. Anna Elementary School about saints – and how to be one – when visiting there March 9.

Young Scouts were presented with the religious awards they’ve earned in the American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA at the annual awards ceremony at St. Paul Cathedral March 6.

Father Dennis Timothy O’Mara, 69, pastor of St. Paul Parish in Blackstone since 2011, died March 3 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, Rhode Island.