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"As we prepare for the Season of Lent, I ask that local Catholics and Christians of all denominations add to their Lenten intentions peace in the Ukraine," Bishop McManus said. (A woman outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City cries during a Feb. 24 protest against Russia's massive military operation in Ukraine. (CNS photo/Jeenah Moon, Reuters))

Knights of Columbus serves up pasta meals to nearly 300 in Harvard; proceeds donated to local charities.

Catholic healthcare workers must cultivate a manner of life that is both virtuous and prayerful, participants were told at the 17th Annual Divine Mercy Medicine, Bioethics and Spirituality Conference.

After a stunning collegiate football career, Kevin O’Brien, played professional football from 1993 to 1996. During that time, and raised a Catholic, he began searching for God everywhere (except the Catholic Church).

The diocese provides retired priests retirement stipends, medical and long-term insurance premiums, and assisted living facility, nursing home and independent living cost assistance. 

Catholics and Lutherans find a home in Worcester for a Muslim family of refugees from Afghanistan and help resettle them. 

Annual Divine Mercy conference participants urged to open hearts to Jesus to come "to work in and through us"

The Diocese of Worcester is beginning the process of gathering local input for a synod on the Church with surveys available to individuals and groups.

Funeral Mass for Father Robert E. Gariepy, 91, military chaplain, will be held on Friday, Feb. 18,  at 11 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church, 180 Mechanic St., Leominster.

Students connect with the saints through efforts of staff at All Saints Academy in Webster

If Partners in Charity did not pay for his education, seminarian Peter Bui said he could not have afforded to attend school at a cost of about $40,000 a year. 

Campaign to begin in 22 parishes this month with the majority beginning in March.

Masks in school become a personal choice, barring any standing directives from local boards of health, as of Feb. 28, Superintendent of Catholic Schools David Perda said Thursday.

Bishop McManus will be the keynote speaker for the 17th Annual Divine Mercy Medicine, Bioethics and Spirituality Conference, scheduled to take place online Feb. 11-13.

MARLBOROUGH – Sister Joyce Snyder, (Sister Marie Irene of the Cross), 81, a  Sister of St. Anne, died Feb. 1 at Alliance Health Care at Marie Esther Center.

WORCESTER - Deacon John Newell Barton, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, at home, surrounded by his family.

WORCESTER – St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School has hired a director of institutional advancement, Sherry Leger Callahan.

There are four Christian words that even the most secularized, inactive Catholics may understand: God, Jesus, Bible, and Church. Due to our Christian roots, “Jesus” is one of the most widely used.

“We’re here to assist families in time of need,” said Michele McCarthy, office manager of St. John’s Cemetery. The diocesan cemetery system is assisted by Partners in Charity.

Catholic School Week assignment helps students celebrate America. Essays on display for open houses at St. Mary's Elementary School in Shrewsbury.