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Mission Statement

As individuals, families and parishes, our mission as the Diocese of Worcester is to respond joyfully to Christ’s call to become more fully the People of God.
Though imperfect, we are a blessed people striving to participate in Christ’s mission of reaching out to all. Therefore, we accept the Gospel challenge, which calls us to bring another to a deeper knowledge and love of God.
Since God calls us to live in community in the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves in this time and place to becoming a prayerful and faith-filled Church that truly reflects the glory of God.

The NECDDRE Adult Faith Formation Symposium
August 11-12 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough
Brochure and registration form.

This is a great opportunity to hear from leaders in Young Adult Faith Formation, including
     Mike Hayes of Bustedhalo.com
     Fr. Frederici, CARITAS Chaplain at Cape Cod Community College
     Tim Welch, Diocese of St. Cloud
     Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP and Richard Drabik of the University of Dayton

Learn about our Haitian Apostolate,
a Partners in Charity Agency.

Visit Haitian Ministry under DEPARTMENTS Listing above or
click on the image on the right to watch our Diocesan Special as streaming video.

Haitian Disaster Relief

Donations continue to be accepted in parishes around the diocese to go to Catholic Relief Services.
Checks can be mailed to Haitian Relief, c/o Diocese of Worcester., 49 Elm St., Worcester MA 01609 or donate directly to CRS by clicking

AS OF February 24: Diocesan Relief Fund has received $508,581 for CRS.

News

Nicholas Desimone Lowe Dongor

Two priests to be ordained for Worcester Diocese

June 24, 2010, WORCESTER, MA -- On Saturday, June 26 at 10 am at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Worcester, two men will be ordained to the presbyterate or priesthood by Most Rev. Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester. They are Rev. Mr. Lowe Bretaña Dongor and Rev. Mr. Nicholas Desimone. Rev. Mr. Dongor will be the diocese’s first Filipino priest. Mr. Desimone is a native of Worcester. CLICK FOR COMPLETE RELEASE WATCH IT ON STREAMING VIDEO

Decrees Impact 13 Parishes in Worcester Diocese

June 25, 2010, WORCESTER, MA – Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, S.T.D, Bishop of Worcester, has issued decrees to be read this weekend in 13 parishes in the Diocese of Worcester to officially mark the end of the charters of 13 parishes and begin new charters for 6 parishes. All the decrees are being published this weekend in The Catholic Free Press and on the diocesan website at www.worcesterdiocese.org. The decrees are the last formal step for announcements which have been made over the past year regarding these pastoral changes. The decrees also cover the assignment of responsibilities of patrimonies of closing parishes.
“While this weekend marks the end of one era for Catholics in Clinton, Fitchburg and the West side of Worcester, it is also the beginning of a new one,” said Bishop McManus. “As we deal with the loss of parishes which have been so central to many of your families’ lives, I encourage all who are impacted by these changes to look forward to the roles that these new parishes will play in their futures.” CLICK FOR REST OF RELEASE AND DECREES

Bishop Announces Clergy Assignments

June 25, 2010-- WORCESTER, MA – Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, S.T.D., has announced 27 priest personnel assignments in the Diocese of Worcester including 2 first-time pastors, 2 new associates and 2 retirements. Most are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted. CLICK FOR COMPLETE RELEASE

Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant Applications are available

Click here for a grant application from the local funding from the Annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Partners In Charity UPDATE

July 23 UPDATE: Appeal has reached 91% with $4,376,036 in gifts and pledges from 16,783 donors as of this week's report. 77 parishes have now exceeded goal. Click on Partners in Charity logo at left to visit the site for more details.

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Daily Mass

Broadcast Monday through Friday and available as a QuickTIme movie, the Mass is updated each weekday afternoon. Click on image to view. A Free QuickTime download link is available from the TV Ministry site if you need it for your computer.

Giving and Faith

Conversation with Bishop McManus
Join Bishop McManus, Msgr. Thomas Sullivan and Ray Delisle as they discuss financial challenges of the Church and the relationship of giving anf faith. CLICK HERE