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Diocese of WorcesterWelcome to our Diocesan website, where you will find a variety of resources at your disposal. Whether you are a visitor who is looking for a baptismal certificate or a pastor needing resources for your parish ministries, I hope and pray that our virtual chancery will serve you well.
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Meet Bishop McManusOur ShepherdSt. John Paul II named Bishop McManus the Fifth Bishop of Worcester. He was installed on May 14, 2004. In 2008, he completed his term as the Chairperson of the Committee on Education for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He has also served on the USCCB Doctrine Committee from 2001 until 2024, which issued the 6th edition of the national standards known as the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare. Locally, he made promotion of vocations to the priesthood a priority since his installation as Bishop; initiated the annual Celebrate Priesthood gala to recognize the gift of the priesthood and to increase funding for priests retirement, and has firmly continued the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Youth and Young Adults, responding to needs of victims and protection of our youth.
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Diocesan News
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November 12
WEBSTER – A woman’s relationship with God, and her husband and children, were among topics addressed through stories at the eighth annual Worcester Catholic Women’s Conference, held Saturday at St. Joseph Elementary School, with Mass in St. Joseph Basilica.Read More -
November 10
(OSV News) – The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts are pushing back on a decision by Gov. Healey to expedite implementation of a controversial late-term abortion law –days after tens of thousands of voters called for putting the issue on the ballot in 2028.Read More -
November 8
"...we respectfully and passionately disagree that abortion, the taking of human life, may be considered health care. We also disagree that there is an emergency requiring the further expansion of the existing and already radically permissive law...."Read More -
November 6
For the 67th year, Catholic Charities Worcester County will coordinate the Bishop’s Holiday Dinners in the Cenacle at St. Paul Cathedral in Worcester on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Bishop McManus will host for the 22nd year.Read More -
November 5
Bishop McManus has appointed Timothy Messenger to the expanded role of diocesan director of the Office for the New Evangelization. Mr. Messenger will continue to oversee youth and young adult ministry within this new office.Read More
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Around the DioceseWhat's Happening
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Saturday, November 14, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMChanging the Dance: Marriage Retreat will be held on 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at St. Benedict Abbey, 252 Still River Road, sponsored by the Marriage Mentor Ministry at St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish in Clinton, and is open to married and engaged couples. Visit stjohnsclinton.org/marriage-mentor-ministry for details. CLICK FOR DETAIL.Read More
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Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMOur Lady of Mercy Parish, 341 June St., will sponsor a conference "Celebrating 50 years of the Creighton Model of Fertilitycare System," with keynote speaker Janet Smith via zoom and a panel of speakers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. CLICK FOR DETAIL AND REGISTRATION.Read More
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Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSt. Joseph the Good Provider Parish, 52 West St., will hold its Holiday Shoppe Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, and 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15., featuring food, baskets, raffles, Christmas past items and much more.Read More
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Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMOur Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish will hold its Harvest Fair in the parish center behind the church, 37 Massasoit Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring crafts and knitted goods, pocketbooks, jewelry, everything Christmas, basket raffles, food and baked goods. All are invited.Read More
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Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMAll are invited to attend the monthly meeting, 9-111 a.m. every second Saturday at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Road. Contact Patrick O’Donnell, SFO at [email protected] or 857-540-4008. CLICK FOR MORE.Read More
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Saturday, November 14, 11:00 AMThe diocesan Vocations Ministry will hold a Rosary on the Common for an Increase in Vocations 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14 on the Uxbridge Town Common, praying for vocations to the priesthood as well as any personal intentions.Read More
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Bishop Confirms Commitment to the
Charter for Youth ProtectionSafe Environment“...We have been and continue to be committed to responding to victims of past abuse and to the protection of children in our midst today as well as to the reporting of any cases brought to our attention to law enforcement, no matter how many years ago they occurred...”
Read the 2023 report to learn more
Resources to Report Abuse
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