WORCESTER – A Ukrainian man, Vitaliy Sobolivskyy, is on a mission of thanksgiving and unity focused on Christ and his cross, taking the Cross of Gratitude – an approximately 800-pound oak crucifix – to churches, nations’ capitals and elsewhere, for nearly two decades. This week the cross is at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish.

During this month commemorating all saints and all souls, this relic of the “Apostle of the Impossible” is to be available for veneration in Sacred Heart Church from 1-9 p.m. Nov. 16, except during a 6 p.m. Mass in the saint’s honor.

Much has changed about St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg since Angela (Capone) McGuire graduated in 1952. Next week St. Bernard’s High School is welcoming back older alumni who haven’t visited the school in a while. (Still time to register, and see who will attend; click to read.)

“The Eucharist: Source of Healing and Power in the Spirit” was the theme of this year’s convention of the Hispanic Catholic charismatic renewal in the Worcester Diocese.

Ever since he began attending St. John’s High School baseball games in Shrewsbury when he was 9 or 10, Mr. Cummins wanted to play baseball for the Pioneers. After he graduated from St. John’s in 2008, he began thinking about becoming the head baseball coach one day. That day arrived on Oct. 2 when he was named head coach, replacing his former coach, Charlie Eppinger, who stepped down.

Sister Mary LeBlanc and Sister Charlene O’Leary celebrated their 70th jubilees at a Liturgy of Thanksgiving on Sept. 16 at the Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living facility, 555 Plantation St., Worcester.

More than 100 Vincentians gathered to reflect and recommit themselves to faithfulness as they carry out their mission of serving their brothers and sisters in need.

SHREWSBURY – Faith was incorporated into fun on Halloween at St. Mary Elementary School. “It’s a day of joy … to further build community,” said Liam Wintroath, principal. “It’s a lot easier when you’ve got a bunch of smiling faces.”