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By Susan Bailey | CFP correspondent Teachers and administrators at two Worcester Catholic schools sensed early on that something serious was unfolding that would drastically change how their students would receive their instruction. By the time

By Susan Bailey CFP Correspondent WESTBOROUGH – “All I can say is wow!” Such were Msgr. Michael G. Foley’s opening remarks as he surveyed the church, filled to capacity with people of all ages for an intergenerational program for Lent. 

By Susan Bailey | CFP correspondent Catholic educators throughout the Diocese of Worcester are demonstrating a creative response to teaching their students during the COVID-19 crisis. “The Catholic schools haven’t missed a beat; the learning goes

By Susan Bailey CFP Correpondent And Jose DeJesus Special to The CFP Begun in the spring of 2018, Legacy of Hope has so far raised $17.3 million toward the $32 million goal, according to the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. Behind

Tuesday, Oct. 22, hundreds of people gathered for the 6th annual Celebrate Priesthood! in the atrium of St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. The fundraiser is to support the retired priests of the Diocese of Worcester. Photos by Susan Saucier and Tanya Connor

By Susan Bailey | CFP Correspondent Brenda Seymour from Hudson saw out 2019 by beginning a new life. On New Year’s Eve, she departed for Kenya as a Maryknoll missioner, where she will serve for the next three-and-a-half years. The 65-year-old former

By Susan Bailey | CFP Correspondent “People have to be touched,” said Father Robert A. Grattaroti, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Charlton. “The whole message of the Gospel is that people were touched by Jesus in their hearts. The key

By Susan Bailey CFP Correspondent Melkite Bishop Nicholas J. Samra, Catholic Eparchial Bishop of Newton, celebrated the 50th year of his ordination as a priest, and the 30th year of his ordination as bishop on Oct. 3. In the bishop’s honor

By Susan Bailey  | CFP Correspondent Robea Nordman is a mixed-media artist currently residing in Maynard. At the beginning of her career, she had local connections. “I worked as a photojournalist. I freelanced for several publications 

By Susan Bailey | CFP Correspondent   “Catholic education is a beacon of hope. We have to be creative and find as many ways as we can to make this possible for everyone,” said Deborah O’Neil, principal of St. Bernadette Elementary School