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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.

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Confessions will be heard in every parish in the Diocese of Worcester

Tuesdays from 7 pm – 8:30 pm (Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30)

Experience true peace this Lent!
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What is Lent all about?

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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

New Parishes Announced in Fitchburg

March 5, 2010, WORCESTER, MA -- This weekend, a letter from Most Rev. Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester, will be shared at all Masses in the City of Fitchburg announcing his decisions following a year-long process that has been analyzing the Catholic Church’s needs in that city. He announced his decision on Thursday evening to the City-wide planning group which has been working on the analysis and recommendations since early last summer.

In summary, the bishop stated that the charters of all eight parishes, some of which had geographic territories while others were established to serve specific immigrant communities in the past, will cease on July 1, 2010. New charters as territorial parishes will commence for four parishes in various parts of the city. He writes, “The four new parishes will be as follows: St. Bernard Parish worshipping at St. Camillus de Lellis Church and serving the northern part of the city; St. Anthony Parish at St. Anthony Church serving the downtown area, St. Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church serving West Fitchburg including the Cleghorn neighborhood, and St. Francis Parish at St. Francis Church serving the south and east neighborhoods of the city.” COMPLETE RELEASE

Merged Parishes Announced in Worcester

February 15, 2010, WORCESTER, MA – In a letter read to parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo and Blessed Sacrament Parishes this weekend, Bishop Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester, announced that as of July 1, 2010 there will be one merged parish serving the needs of Catholics in that neighborhood of Worcester. The two current parishes of Blessed Sacrament and St. Charles Borromeo will be merged into one parish to be located at Blessed Sacrament. The new parish will assume all assets and liabilities of the current two parishes.

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TV Shows & Events

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Daily Mass

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Providing Relief

Conversation with Bishop McManus
Join Bishop McManus, Thomas Awiapo of Catholic Relief Services, and Ray Delisle as they discuss how CRS responds to disaster relief efforts and fights hinger around the world, including an update on Haiti. CLICK HERE