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FRAMINGHAM – Sister Vivian Pyne, (Michael Agnes), 93, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died in Bethany Health Care Center, Framingham, on May 12.

This year’s graduating classes gathered to celebrate each other, their achievements and contributions to their schools. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Deacon Zachary T. Sullivan wasn’t very religious while growing up in Clinton so his family and friends were surprised when he told them while he was a student at Assumption University that he planned to become a priest.

STILL RIVER – Students at Immaculate Heart of Mary School started using a new addition to the elementary school building last month.

Ja’Nya, who is expecting a baby in September, wasn’t expecting to find the kind of support she’s received at Visitation House in Worcester – especially from a religious entity.

WORCESTER – It’s safe to say that a Catholic education is important to Colin Kreuz and his family. “It means everything,” Colin’s mother Julie said while tearing up during an interview at St. Paul Diocesan Junior- Senior High School.

For the past five years, Mr. Ayim has volunteered for the African Ministry. He runs a program in a few parishes in Worcester called the “Star Program” that teaches financial literacy and financial education to African teens involved in athletics.

“It’s amazing,” Father Flynn said of the interest in this pilgrimage church. “People are coming during the day, wanting to get the stamp,” a rubber stamp they can apply to their “Jubilee 2025 Pilgrim’s Guide,” like a passport. “If I’m not busy, I’ll come up and talk to them.”

The challenge to find hope for the people we serve is greater then ever this year.

DUDLEY – Bishop McManus officially established the Shrine of St. Andrew Bobola, as a shrine attached to St. Andrew Bobola Parish here, on Sunday before a standing-room-only congregation said to have come from at least 10 states.

Ignatian Volunteer Corps New England held their annual Madonna Della Strada awards ceremony April 27 at Boston College High School.

For Mother’s Day this Jubilee Year of Hope, a local Catholic offers parenting inspiration – simply by giving glimpses into her family’s lifestyle and philosophy.

If the bill is not passed, and no other option is found, seven Worcester diocesan priests and a religious priest serving the diocese will need to leave the country for at least a year, because of changes in how immigration is handled, according to Father Hugo A. Cano.

WORCESTER – Bishop McManus presented religious awards to youth and adults May 3 at St. Paul Cathedral during the Diocese of Worcester Catholic Scouting Ministry Mass.


"Join with me in a prayer of thanksgiving to God for the election of Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father,” Bishop McManus said in a statement issued shortly after the announcement was made. “We are truly blessed to welcome him as the Supreme Pontiff and we pledge our support and prayers for his pontificate.”

He is the first North American to be elected pope and, before the conclave, was the U.S. cardinal most mentioned as a potential successor of St. Peter. The white smoke poured from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at 6:07 p.m. Rome time and a few minutes later the bells of St. Peter's Basilica began to ring.

Donna Ann Domiziano, 82, passed away peacefully on May 3 in Worcester.

The celebration of the 125th anniversary of St. Joseph Parish in Charlton Sunday included expressions of appreciation for God, people and parish. At the Mass, Bishop McManus and Father Robert A. Grattaroti, pastor, both highlighted the importance of Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist, and the importance of each other.

On the day Worcester diocesan seminarian Christopher Tillotson flew to Lithuania for a week-long break from seminary, he wasn’t also expecting to hear the news of the death of Pope Francis. Ultimately, he took a flight back early to Rome to serve the late pontiff’s funeral.