Four retirements; one senior priest; seven first time pastors or directors; nine pastors/associates transferring, two new administrators and two first assignments.

The African Ministry launched its participation in the Legacy of Hope capital campaign and celebrated Bishop McManus’ 15th anniversary Sunday.

Bishop McManus is to ordain nine men permanent deacons at a 10 a.m. Mass June 1 at St. Paul Cathedral, 15 Chatham St., Worcester. All are welcome to attend.

WEBSTER – The day revolved around the children of St. Joseph Elementary School, and tributes were paid to long-time pastor Msgr. Anthony S. Czarnecki.

Bishop McManus told the graduates of St. John's High School, Shrewsbury, that the role of Catholic education is to instill the love of Truth.

WEBSTER - Bishop McManus dedicates the Richard A. Nowak Gymnasium and the Daniel and Catherine Ivascyn Parish and Performing Arts Center. Photo album.

Bishop McManus has announced the transfers of two pastors, effective May 24. It is the first of several transfers to be announced.

Holy Name seventh-graders took on a solemn responsibility Thursday placing new flags on the graves of veterans in St. John’s Cemetery.

The AMC president encouraged graduates to make genuine human connections a priority and to engage directly and personally with others.

WORCESTER – Love – expressed in various ways – was a central focus at Assumption College’s 102nd commencement, Sunday, May 12.

HOPEDALE – Blessed with 860 active families, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish had no shortage of talent to draw from for the renovation of their parish.

Catholic mothers know that maternity is more than a job; it is a vocation modeled after Mary, the mother of God, requiring sacrificial love.

WORCESTER – More than 500 people attended the 14th Annual Visitation House Benefit Dinner May 1 at the St. George Orthodox Cathedral hall.

Today’s announcement by the Holy See of a Motu Proprio by Pope Francis is welcome news. Mandating a consistent global response to this threat on children, young people and vulnerable adults is a major milestone, making it clear that any cover-up of child sexual abuse is never acceptable. I look forward to the June plenary session of the Bishops of the United States when we discuss how we can implement the Motu Proprio. This will strengthen the work in our country which has been made possible by the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, which has effectively guided our efforts for seventeen years.

Hundreds attended the St. Andrew African Catholic Ministry gala Saturday to launch The Singing Stars CD at Union Station, Worcester. See photo album.

Good Shepherd Parish in Linwood and St. Augustine Parish in Millville are to begin a three-year commitment to the Mitú diocese in Colombia.

SHREWSBURY - St. John’s High School will add a middle school for boys beginning in 2020, the school has announced.

WORCESTER – St. Jean Vianney’s incorrupt heart drew more than 250 people to St. Paul Cathedral Wednesday, April 24, for Mass and/or veneration. St. Paul’s was one stop in a U.S. pilgrimage the Knights of Columbus organized for this relic of the patron of parish priests.

The Easter Vigil at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Milford was celebrated in English, Spanish and Portuguese, for the Anglo, Hispanic, Portuguese and Brazilian communities there. “We live for this night,” the pastor, Father Peter J. Joyce, said.

Saturday Glen Gagnon fulfilled a dream postponed in his youth, ending years as an outsider, and prepared to set the example for his grandchildren. With his wife, Terri, standing behind him, he was baptized, confirmed and received his first Communion at the Easter Vigil at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Milford