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By Susan Bailey CFP Correspondent While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought change to virtually all aspects of life, a 13-year tradition continues at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northborough: the planting of their Community Garden. Volunteers gathered

BY SUSAN BAILEY  | CFP CORRESPONDENT Patrice Metcalf came full circle in her  journey to becoming the music director of St. Anne and St. Patrick Parish in Sturbridge: She grew up in the parish. After majoring in music at Westfield State

By Susan Bailey CFP Correspondent After a summer of deliberation, the three Catholic colleges and universities in the Worcester Diocese have made their plans for the Fall 2020 semester. Those published plans were changed again Monday to eliminate

By Susan Bailey Correspondent | The CFP Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, at least four parishes in the Worcester Diocese have prepared summer programs and activities for children. Vacation Bible School is available online from two of the parishes

By Susan Bailey |  CFP Correspondent Robert Pape and Ann Gibbons-Smith were met with what seemed to be an insurmountable challenge: conducting key fundraising activities for their non-profit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were

By Susan Bailey CFP Correspondent Baby Charlotte Spring won't be aware of the historic significance of her birth for a few years yet. But, thanks to her family and St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, she will have a full record of April 24, 2020

  By Susan Bailey |  CFP Correspondent   Problem Pregnancy of Worcester Inc. is a 35-year-old volunteer organization supported by donations. The dedicated women there who provide counseling for pregnant women considering an abortion

By Susan Bailey | CFP Correspondent STERLING – Barbara Kimball started decorating eggs for Easter when she was 10 years old. Far more than making egg decals, Mrs. Kimball practices the fine art form of Ukrainian egg decoration known as “Pysanky

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 Correspondent Despite the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, dedicated catechetical leaders and volunteer teachers continue the vital work of faith formation with the diocese’s children and young people. The diocesan