Celebrate Priesthood 2022

Click here to view photos from this year's 2022 Celebrate Priesthood event!

We cannot let a year go by without pausing to reflect on the gift of the priesthood in the
lives of all Catholics. For the past nine years the Diocese of Worcester has hosted a wonderful gala called “Celebrate Priesthood - Taste of the Diocese” as a benefit for retired priests' care. This year's event took place on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Saint Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School, 144 Granite St., Worcester. There were about 450 people in attendance at this year's celebration! We are grateful to all our donors, advertisers, area businesses, sponsors, food & drink vendors, and volunteers who helped make this year's Taste of the Diocese Gala a huge success!

                       "Our gala is a wonderful opportunity for the faithful to offer their thanks for
                         all the priests, living and deceased for the many sacrifices that they have
                        given and the joyful witness they still give. The priests of our diocese have
                        been and continue to be integral to the life of all Catholics,"
                                                                                                                            -Bishop McManus

We are very pleased to share that as of October 31, 2022 we have raised $202,230 for priest retirement care. We are still accepting donations to priest retirement/Celebrate Priesthood. You can donate online by clicking HERE, or you can call our office at 508-929-4366, or mail in your gift to Celebrate Priesthood, 49 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609. 

Individual donations, advertising in the commemorative book and sponsorships have all been necessary elements to the success of this annual event to support an average of 50 retired priests who have committed more than 2,000 years of service to our spiritual wellbeing! For many years the cost of their care has exceeded resources by an average of $500,000. Your generous support is greatly appreciated as we care for our retired priests with dignity.

If you have questions, call Michael Gillespie at 508-929-4368.

Click image to see the 2022 Program Book.

Click here to make a donation to Celebrate Priesthood.