Numerous changes for priests and parishes in the diocese this summer include a different rector for St. Paul Cathedral Parish and priests leading multiple parishes.

WORCESTER - With gratitude, rejoicing and hope members of the Worcester diocese celebrated its 75th anniversary Sunday with a Mass and reception at St. Paul Cathedral. Bishop McManus brought them ...

A group of diocesan priests recently gathered for a five-day retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Worcester’s Office of Ongoing Priestly Formation.

The St. Anthony Food Pantry at the Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish on Cambridge Street didn’t have a lot of food left when a woman in need entered one day.

Bishop McManus has announced transfers and one retirement affecting five diocesan priests and one deacon. All transfers are in effect.

Seminarians at the Pontifical North American College in Rome typically spend their first summer abroad – studying a language or doing mission work. Here are two reflections from seminarians on their ...

Priests of the diocese celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination this year were recognized at the Chrism Mass Tuesday at St. Paul Cathedral.

Mr. Sonia’s interest in music ministry began in 1962 at Hudson Catholic High School when he accompanied the school choir on the organ. He admitted that it took a patient teacher and long hours of ...

Mercy Centre, an entity of Catholic Charities Worcester County, currently located at 25 West Chester St. in Worcester, is slated to relocate to 216 West Boylston St. in West Boylston in March.

Mary Higgins' Divine Mercy to Seniors Ministry started its first Divine Mercy prayer group in the Diocese of Worcester in January at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol.

Bishop McManus ordained seven men ages 27 to 43 to the priesthood Saturday at St. Paul Cathedral, 15 Chatham St., Worcester. Deacons James J. Boulette, Michael D. Hoye and Derek A. Mobilio grew up in ...

As we participate in the Church's liturgies, we use a complex system of symbols which we often only dimly understand. Learning about the symbols in the Church’s funeral liturgy can create greater ...