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Ecumenism “should be promoted and revived,” said Msgr. Peter R. Beaulieu, director of mission integration and pastoral care at St. Vincent Hospital, where he met Greek Orthodox people who helped him bring together local Greek Orthodox and Catholic Christians. “It’s also the mind and heart of Christ that all be one.”

Alpha is a series of free interactive sessions that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Each session consists of dining together, watching a short video with a Gospel message from alphausa.org and then breaking into discussion groups.

WORCESTER – A milestone brought people “back to school,” where they enjoyed reunions, reminisced and expressed gratitude.

NORTHBOROUGH – St. Rose of Lima Parish kicked off its 140th anniversary year Sunday with a Mass that included a variety of celebrations.

The annual SEEK conference held by FOCUS inspires college students and those of college age who do not attend college, to pursue and deepen their relationship with God. The conference gets its name from John 1:38 in which Jesus asks his disciples, “What do you seek?”

The year 2025 was a significant anniversary year for the Diocese of Worcester as it celebrated 75 years since it was established by Pope Pius XII in 1950. The diocese celebrated its 75 years with a Mass and an awards banquet among other activities including a multicultural Marian procession. With the anniversary in mind, The Catholic Free Press recalled significant anniversaries throughout the year for parishes and other groups in the diocese and published a commemorative book about the diocese’s history.