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Our Lady of the Valley School is planning to build the Grace Rett Athletic Complex and Education Center, named after a former student.

SHREWSBURY – Interest in an eighth grade at St. John’s High School was so great that the school changed its original plans and added that grade this fall.

FOCUS missionaries to WPI will not only support students in their vocational callings, but they’ll also be able to help them grow in faith.

A large family, a strict principal and 100 years of life didn’t deprive Eulysse Allain, a former church custodian, of humor – or faith. Family shared their memories.

AUGUST 25, 2020, SPRINGFIELD & WORCESTER, MA -- Today Pope Francis appointed Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, STD, Bishop of Worcester, as the Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Springfield effective immediately. His appointment is in addition to continuing as the Bishop of Worcester. (MORE)

Praying while you take a walk in the woods is a simple way to celebrate God’s creation. The Environmental Stewardship Ministry is encouraging you to do so.

John and Therese Boucher offer four simple steps that anyone can do to share their faith today.

Worcester is not the only diocese that has a higher number of seminary applicants this year, according to Father Donato Infante III, director of vocations office.

Local priests are seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic – from those who’ve gone before us.

“Racial hatred and discrimination are more than glaring social injustices; they are also a direct affront to God,” Father Enoch Kyeremateng said.

For a glimpse into the life of the monks at St. Joseph Abbey in Spencer, let’s hear from their new leader, Trappist Abbot Vincent Rogers, 68.

Serving with me is Father Charles Omolo, whose family is rooted in Kenya and, this summer, Seminarian Peter Bui, whose family roots are in Vietnam.

After a summer of deliberation, the three Catholic colleges and universities in the Worcester Diocese have made their plans for the Fall 2020 semester.

Catholic schools in the Diocese, which have long prayed for increased enrollment, now have waiting lists – due to the coronavirus.

Superintendent talks about plans for the opening of Catholic schools in this Q&A.

Catholic diocesan and parochial schools announced plans Monday for re-opening elementary and secondary schools, according to David Perda, superintendent.

Visitation House continues helping mothers and babies, thanks to Eve Lindquist, executive director for 13 years, and her successor, Grace Cheffers.

A shared passion for learning and faith formation has strengthened the bond between Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies and Assumption University.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As baptized Christians, we are called to care for our brothers and sisters in need.