Around the Diocese

St. Mary Parish’s new Prayer Warrior ministry will gather 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays, in the Good Shepherd Center, 77 Mendon St., to lift up the needs of the Church, individuals and community. All are welcome.

St. Anne Prayer Shawl members meet Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in the parish hall, 20 Boston Road, to knit/crochet for people in need of a blessed shawl. CLICK FOR MORE.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 111 Worcester St., will hold its next six-part series of "A New Day" bereavement support group 1-2:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 28 – Nov. 2. To register (required prior to start of sessions) call Renate Isbell 508-835-3286.

St. Rose of Lima Parish presents "Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety: An Introduction to the Life of Henri Nouwen," 6-7:30 pm, Monday, Sept. 28 in the Family Life Center, 244 Main St. In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Nouwen's death, retired retreat director, Ernie Rivard, offers an overview of this priest, author and spiritual master. Free and open to public. Visit saintroseoflima.com.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish will hold its final presentation on the life of St. Francis, “Rebuilding the Church by Rebuilding Ourselves: Lessons from the San Damiano Crucifix,” by Corinne Lorenzet, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, in the hall (use the side door) of St. Joseph Church, 29 South St. All are welcome.

The Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the church hall. Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.