News - November 2020 RSS Feed

Sharing joy, comfort, and inspiration have been the goals of the audiovisual and music ministry teams at St. Patrick’s in Whitinsville.

If you’re watching Mass on TV this Christmas season, you’ll have a “new view” of the “old, old story” – thanks to donations of time, talent and treasure.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bear down on us, many are plagued by growing fears. Here are eight tips for working through fears.

Catholic Charities beat all odds as volunteers delivered more than 3,100 Bishop's Thanksgiving dinners to homebound. More than 240 cars lined up to make deliveries.

A teachers’ union is calling for two weeks of remote learning at central Catholic schools following Thanksgiving – to protect against a “likely increase” in COVID-19 cases.

We recognize that everyone is trying to balance the risk of contracting this virus with delivering effective education of children and young people. The safety of our students, teachers and staff has been a priority since the first day of school.

WEBSTER – Fond memories surfaced Sunday as alumni, families and teachers studied memorabilia at the St. Anne school building, which is for sale.

St. Rose of Lima Parish expanded an annual day-long event into a week this year, seeking to “let their light shine” and stay connected while having to remain apart.

The Bishop’s Thanksgiving Dinner coordinated by Catholic Charities will be different this year because of COVID-19.

Legacy of Hope has achieved a new milestone. The faithful of the Diocese of Worcester have pledged nearly $19 million to the capital campaign.

Last March, Knights of Columbus Mumford Council gave Our Lady of the Valley School $20,000 for technology. Not until recently were they able to see the results.

AUBURN – A scare turned into a blessing for the North American Martyrs food pantry – just in time for a holy day and the holidays.

Blessings from the pope and the bishop were a blessing to couples who celebrated their wedding anniversaries in their parishes this fall.

There remain several aspects in the proposal that are completely unacceptable... I am asking you to call your local Senator and urge him or her to vote no on any amendment that expands abortion in Massachusetts.

“I am grateful to the Holy Father that he requested such a thorough investigation of Theodore McCarrick and how he was appointed auxiliary bishop and later diocesan bishop of several dioceses and archdioceses and subsequently named Cardinal despite having sexually abused young people and adults. ..

Nineteen grants totaling $11,000 have been awarded in the Diocese of Worcester as part of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).

During the month of October, 29 programs received 2020 St. Vincent Healthcare Grants totaling $72,086. The Diocese oversees the fund.