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Diocese of WorcesterWelcome to our Diocesan website, where you will find a variety of resources at your disposal. Whether you are a visitor who is looking for a baptismal certificate or a pastor needing resources for your parish ministries, I hope and pray that our virtual chancery will serve you well.
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Meet Bishop McManusOur ShepherdSt. John Paul II named Bishop McManus the Fifth Bishop of Worcester. He was installed on May 14, 2004. In 2008, he completed his term as the Chairperson of the Committee on Education for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He has also served on the USCCB Doctrine Committee from 2001 until 2024, which issued the 6th edition of the national standards known as the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare. Locally, he made promotion of vocations to the priesthood a priority since his installation as Bishop; initiated the annual Celebrate Priesthood gala to recognize the gift of the priesthood and to increase funding for priests retirement, and has firmly continued the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Youth and Young Adults, responding to needs of victims and protection of our youth.
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Diocesan News
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October 7
The Boston Globe story today presents that the diocese did, in fact, take a number of steps to address, not ignore, complaints about a priest which led to a determination of sexual abuse. We pointed out to the reporter ...Read More -
October 2
BARRE – After hearing a talk about the cross from which Jesus spoke to St. Francis of Assisi, a religious educator decided to reposition a replica of that crucifix so children can see it better.Read More -
October 1
WEBSTER – At St. Joseph Elementary School, caring for creation is more than a classroom lesson. It is a joyful way for students to recognize God’s goodness in the world around them and to learn how they can cherish his gifts.Read More -
October 1
Their friendship grew over the next eight years together in Worcester and as parishioners at St. Paul Cathedral. They supported each other as Mrs. Pakaluk was diagnosed with breast cancer and Mrs. Cheffers lost her sixth child, Allen, to blood cancer. Mrs. Pakaluk lost her own battle with cancer seven months later.Read More -
September 30
Today the Attorney General has released a report following a grand jury investigation of our diocese along with that of Fall River and Springfield. We welcome the AG’s report for three reasons....Read More
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Around the DioceseWhat's Happening
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Thursday, October 8A pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Father Tony Kazarnowicz at 11 a.m., Thursdays, in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, followed by recitation of the Latin rosary on the sidewalk across the street from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St.Read More
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Thursday, October 8, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PMSt. John Paul II Parish holds eucharistic adoration Thursdays after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St.Read More
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Thursday, October 8, 5:00 PMOur Lady of Hope Parish welcomes all in celebrating the 800th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi and his Transit to Heaven. The St. Francis Night Series will be held at St. James Church, So. Grafton, Oct. 8, 15, and 22. Each evening will begin with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a guest speaker, praying of the rosary, and Mass. CLICK FOR DETAILS.Read More
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Thursday, October 8, 6:00 PMFamily Prayer Night at St. George Church every Thursday at 6 p.m. In the upper church there is a gathering of people who pray for all families. For information call 508-853-0183. CLICK FOR MORE.Read More
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Thursday, October 8, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PMHoly Family Academy holds bingo Thursdays, 6:30-10 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church hall,135 Nichols St. Doors open at 4:30.Read More
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Friday, October 9, 4:00 AM - 5:30 PMFatima Shrine hosts a Pax Christi group which meets on the second Friday of the month, 4-5:30 p.m. New members are welcome. CLICK FOR MORERead More
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Bishop Confirms Commitment to the
Charter for Youth ProtectionSafe Environment“...We have been and continue to be committed to responding to victims of past abuse and to the protection of children in our midst today as well as to the reporting of any cases brought to our attention to law enforcement, no matter how many years ago they occurred...”
Read the 2023 report to learn more
Resources to Report Abuse
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