Bishop McManus offered his prayers in union with Catholics around the world Monday “that God welcome [Pope Francis] into eternal life.” “We are all saddened to hear of the death of our Holy Father on ...

On the day Worcester diocesan seminarian Christopher Tillotson flew to Lithuania for a week-long break from seminary, he wasn’t also expecting to hear the news of the death of Pope Francis. Ultimately ...

Local Catholics shared observations and memories of Pope Francis this week upon learning of his death Monday. David Dziena commented about the pope being among the crowds on Easter: “That was kind of ...

Challenges to worship abroad, and unsatisfying self-help opportunities here, were part of stories of people initiated into the Church at the Easter Vigil at St. Anne Parish in Shrewsbury Saturday.

BERLIN – Robert D. Rainville, 86, passed peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, April 18. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Sharon (Harriman) Rainville; two sons, ...

NORWICH, CONNECTICUT - Bishop Richard F. Reidy walked among the people, and used church artwork to teach them, during the Mass for his episcopal ordination and installation Tuesday at the Cathedral of ...

Adopt-A-Student, a program that provides scholarships to eligible Catholic school students in the Diocese of Worcester, will be awarding double the amount of funds in the 2025-2026 academic year ...

The Diocese of Worcester released its annual report, highlighting major department activities and finances for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2024. A copy is inserted in today’s printed edition of ...

Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus appeared alive again to his followers. Upon seeing him, “they were startled and terrified.” ...

On First Saturday, Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish, 7 Church St., will celebrate an 8 a.m. Mass and confession, followed by exhibition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration through noon. Benediction ...