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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 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 -
Diocese’s director of The Pontifical Mission Societies says sheen spoke courageously about the faithSeptember 29
A local priest can’t wait to wear again the vestments that are embroidered with “JMJ,” which he wore for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification Mass, where he was touched personally and inspired for his ministry. “JMJ” refers to Archbishop Sheen’s dedication to Jesus, Mary and Joseph.Read More
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Around the DioceseWhat's Happening
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Tuesday, October 6, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PMSt. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St., will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration after its 9 a.m. Mass Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., including the rosary at 9:30 a.m., the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m., prayers for the sanctity of life at 5 p.m., and concluding with Benediction at 6 p.m. CLICK FOR MORE.Read More
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Tuesday, October 6, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSt. Francis of Assisi Parish holds adoration and Benediction Tuesday mornings following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas-a-Becket Church, 398 Vernon Ave., till about 10:30 a.m.Read More
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Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 PMSt. Mary Parish will conduct a novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots during Eucharistic Adoration at 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 6-Dec. 1, in the church, 640 Main St., to lift up the “knots” in our lives.Read More
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Tuesday, October 6, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PMThe Kolbe Family Group is open to friends and family of loved ones who are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. This group provides spiritual and emotional support as well as educational resources. CLICK FOR MORE.Read More
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Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 PMThe St. Luke the Evangelist Divine Mercy Cenacle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. in the church, 70 West Main St. To join or for information contact Andrea Malo, [email protected].Read More
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Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 PMOur Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena for nine consecutive Tuesdays through Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., in the church, 37 Massasoit Road. All are welcome and bring a friend. CLICK FOR SPEAKERS.Read 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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