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Patrice Metcalf came full circle in her journey to becoming the music director of St. Anne and St. Patrick Parish in Sturbridge: She grew up in the parish.

First-time principal Renée Legendre of St. Anna Elementary School in Leominster is seeing opportunities for growth in faith and long-term investments in the school.

Fifteen parishes are preparing to run the Legacy of Hope campaign this fall. The capital campaign was suspended in March due to the pandemic.

While many annual fundraising efforts were cancelled during the pandemic, Partners in Charity pushed forward. “It’s the lifeline of the diocese” as Bishop McManus has said.

On Sept. 19, the 4 p.m. Lord’s Day vigil Mass at St. Stephen's in Worcester is to honor all alumni, teachers, families and friends,.

Jesus wants to give us an inner fire, and a new boldness to evangelize, that comes from the joy of encountering him and knowing the magnificent love of his Spirit.

Mass without Communion, confirmation without the bishop, “solo” music are among struggles young people have faced because of the coronavirus.

School leaders and families expressed excitement and hope this week about the new academic year.

Our Lady of the Valley School is planning to build the Grace Rett Athletic Complex and Education Center, named after a former student.

SHREWSBURY – Interest in an eighth grade at St. John’s High School was so great that the school changed its original plans and added that grade this fall.

FOCUS missionaries to WPI will not only support students in their vocational callings, but they’ll also be able to help them grow in faith.

A large family, a strict principal and 100 years of life didn’t deprive Eulysse Allain, a former church custodian, of humor – or faith. Family shared their memories.

Bishop McManus has announced that Lee F. Bartlett III has been laicized at his request. He was dispensed from the clerical state by the Holy Father, Pope Francis. MORE

AUGUST 25, 2020, SPRINGFIELD & WORCESTER, MA -- Today Pope Francis appointed Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, STD, Bishop of Worcester, as the Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Springfield effective immediately. His appointment is in addition to continuing as the Bishop of Worcester. (MORE)

Praying while you take a walk in the woods is a simple way to celebrate God’s creation. The Environmental Stewardship Ministry is encouraging you to do so.

John and Therese Boucher offer four simple steps that anyone can do to share their faith today.

Worcester is not the only diocese that has a higher number of seminary applicants this year, according to Father Donato Infante III, director of vocations office.

Local priests are seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic – from those who’ve gone before us.

“Racial hatred and discrimination are more than glaring social injustices; they are also a direct affront to God,” Father Enoch Kyeremateng said.

For a glimpse into the life of the monks at St. Joseph Abbey in Spencer, let’s hear from their new leader, Trappist Abbot Vincent Rogers, 68.