On First Saturday, Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish, 7 Church St., will celebrate an 8 a.m. Mass and confession, followed by exhibition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration through noon. Benediction ...

BERLIN – Robert D. Rainville, 86, passed peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, April 18. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Sharon (Harriman) Rainville; two sons, ...

Bishop McManus offered his prayers in union with Catholics around the world Monday “that God welcome [Pope Francis] into eternal life.” “We are all saddened to hear of the death of our Holy Father on ...

Local Catholics shared observations and memories of Pope Francis this week upon learning of his death Monday. David Dziena commented about the pope being among the crowds on Easter: “That was kind of ...

Challenges to worship abroad, and unsatisfying self-help opportunities here, were part of stories of people initiated into the Church at the Easter Vigil at St. Anne Parish in Shrewsbury Saturday.

The Diocese of Worcester released its annual report, highlighting major department activities and finances for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2024. A copy is inserted in today’s printed edition of ...

Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus appeared alive again to his followers. Upon seeing him, “they were startled and terrified.” ...