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

Family and friends have helped college students embrace and share pro-life beliefs. Fernanda Calix, a Worcester Polytechnic Institute junior, was affected by the grandfather she doesn’t remember.

A group of diocesan priests recently gathered at Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury, for a five-day retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Worcester’s Office of Ongoing Priestly Formation. The theme of the ...

At 72, music minister Steve Sonia cannot imagine retiring. “I love what I do,” he said. “I’ve been so lucky to have wonderful pastors.” In August of 1970 he was hired as part-time music director for ...

Bishop McManus has announced transfers and one retirement affecting five diocesan priests and one deacon. All transfers are in effect. Father Juan D. Echavarría, pastor of St. Mary of the Hills Parish ...

After a national search, the Board of Trustees of Nativity School of Worcester announced today - May 19 - the appointment of Thomas McKenney as the new president of the school effective June 4.

I’ve delayed taking down the manger at Saint Cecilia’s for another week, or maybe even two. And the reason is that it’s just so beautiful. Not just the twinkling of lights on the forest of trees, ...

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

Many people might dismiss the future of an alcohol-addicted, divorced, depressed dad of five as hopeless. But amazing things can blossom with a little faith. Not only did Joseph F. Whalen return to ...

Lent is a time when we yearn to be more humble, more Christian, and more like Jesus in our lives. However, we may wonder what concrete steps might help us grow in such humility. “The great paradox ...

The check is in the mail. Actually, 42 checks, totaling $1,742,617.72, are on their way to parishes from blocks one and two of the Legacy of Hope capital campaign. Those parishes are receiving ...

SHREWSBURY – Parishioners of St. Mary Parish shared what makes their church community so special at the 100th anniversary celebration Sunday. One parishioner joked that he’s been there the whole ...