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Bishop Confirms Commitment to the charter for youth protection
“...Since arriving in Worcester more than 14 years ago, I have had no more difficult pastoral responsibility as your bishop than to hear first-hand from victims the details of the abuse which took place during their childhood. Listening to the painful burdens which they carried for decades is sometimes more than the human heart can...”
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 40:1-11Responsorial Psalm Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13Gospel Mt 18:12-14
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Local News
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December 6
Advent columns from The Catholic Free Press by Msgr. James P. Moroney, rector of St. Paul Cathedral, and Lucia Silecchia, law professor from Catholic University.Read More -
December 6
What was it like meeting with Pope Francis? "It was sometimes like talking with your grandfather .... It was a very honest and thoughtful discussion with him."Read More -
December 6
“Catholic education is a beacon of hope ...," said Deborah O’Neil, principal of St. Bernadette. Legacy of Hope seeks grow Catholic Schools Endowment by $4M.Read More -
December 6
Robea Nordman is a mixed-media artist involved in a project on the saints that is expanding her understanding of both her art and her faith.Read More -
December 3
See photos of the Bishop's Thanksgiving Dinner held in the Cenacle at St. Paul Cathedral.Read More -
November 30
Father Michael P. Bafaro, 92, of Worcester, long-time pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Church, passed away Nov. 28, at St. Vincent Hospital.Read More
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Spirit Juice, courtesy Knights of Columbus By Andrew Fowler Jim Murray became the youngest general manager in NFL history without a family connection when he was hired at age 36 by...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 9 declined to take up a challenge to a Kentucky ultrasound law that requires a physician or qualified technician to...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) -- As the bishops of Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana began celebrating an early morning Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the church was...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Anyone who wants to experience the consolation and tenderness of God simply needs to go to confession, Pope Francis said at his...
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TV Ministry on Charter TV has Moved to CH 193
Charter TV3 moved to Channel 193 on cable boxes. If you no longer see the Daily Mass, Sunday Mass, Family Rosary or weekly specials on Channel 3 on your Charter cable box, go to Channel 193.
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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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Bp. Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus asks: “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray?” Well, of course not...
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say "no" to expanded abortion in massachusetts
Click HERE to access resources at the Massachsuetts Catholic Conference to find out how to let your voice be heard!
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on the two expansion of abortion bills (HB 3320 & SB 1209) on June 17, 2019, at 1pm, Gardener Auditorium, State House. -
Around the Diocese
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Tuesday, December 10, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMThe Sisters of Ste. Anne invite you to their annual Advent Prayer Program at Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester on Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 10 - 11:30 am. Presenters in order to appearance are Fr. Juan Sanchez, Mr. Ernie Rivard and Sr. Yvette Bellerose.Read More
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Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 PMThe Divine Mercy Cenacle meets weekly in the St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish Center on Tuesday at 7 pm for prayer and discussion of Scripture, the Catechism, and the Diary of St. Faustina.Read More
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Thursday, December 12, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMEmmanuel Catholic Radio will host its live "Angels Auction Charity Dinner" on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6 – 9 pm at St. Paul Cathedral (Cenacle). Radio listeners can bid online at 1230radio.com from Nov. 25 through Dec. 11 on great items, holiday gifts and more. Your generous tax-deductible donation will help keep Catholic radio on the airRead More
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Thursday, December 12, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMSt. Bernard Parish at St. Camillus Church, 333 Mechanic St., will hold a holy hour Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., to the Father in thanksgiving for the gift of life and for an end to abortion and euthanasia.Read More
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Friday, December 13, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMFor more information please call Maddy Hennessy at 508-860-2261 or email at mhennessy@ccworc.org.Read More
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Read MoreFriday, December 13, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Saturday, December 14, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMCome and enjoy the spirit of Christmas at a merry Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 am to 4 pm at MacIsaac Hall & Gym, Saint Benedict Center, 271 Still River Rd. in Still River. The spirited day will include Food and Craft Booths, Cookies & Baked Goods, Quilt Show & Contest, Raffle, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, Nativity Scene Display, Live Music, Christmas Carol Karaoke,Knick-knacks, Games, and more!Read More
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Saturday, December 14, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM"Advent and the Eucharist" will be presented by Fr. Michael Lavallee on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 am - 2 pm at St. Ann Parish Hall, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Pre -registration is required. Call the Rectory at 508-987-8892. A donation of $10 will be collected at the door, which also Includes a light lunch.Read More
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Saturday, December 14, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PMSt. Andrew Bobola Church will be hosting its first annual Nativity Display and Bake sale on the weekend of Dec. 14 and 15. Parishioners are sharing their nativity displays on Saturday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 am-noon. We anticipate having over 50 nativity scenes on display!! What better way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas! Coffee is complimentary for all attendees. Pierogi, baked goods, paczki and pies will be available for sale as well as soup. We are also raffling off a jeweled Nativity Set from the Bradford Exchange worth over $400.Read More
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Saturday, December 14, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLiving Waters Music Ministry invites you to a Christmas Festival of Praise and Worship music as we await the birth of our Savior. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7-9 pm at the parish hall, 11 Day Street, Webster. People of all ages are welcome to this free event.Read More
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Sunday, December 15, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMSt. Andrew Bobola Church will be hosting its first annual Nativity Display and Bake sale on the weekend of Dec. 14 and 15. Parishioners are sharing their nativity displays on Saturday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 am-noon. We anticipate having over 50 nativity scenes on display!! What better way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas! Coffee is complimentary for all attendees. Pierogi, baked goods, paczki and pies will be available for sale as well as soup. We are also raffling off a jeweled Nativity Set from the Bradford Exchange worth over $400.Read More
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Sunday, December 15, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMThe next Worcester Diocese Calix Society meeting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. with the potential for Mass and adoration either before or after. It is always the 3rd Sunday of each month. It meets in the rectory alongside Sacred Heart Church in Webster. Calix is a fellowship that provides Catholic support for those seeking freedom from the slavery of addiction, and for their families and friends who also suffer.Read More
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FOrward in Faith Recap
As our Diocese embarks on the Legacy of Hope Capital Campaign, you may recall the 1999 Capital Campaign -Forward in Faith. CLICK HERE to review a slide show of the results of that campaign and the status of the various endow-ments as of Dec. 31, 2019.
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