Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus heals ten lepers, saying, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” ...

Q: In an earlier column, you said that purgatory was a state outside of time and that we can't talk about how long someone spends in purgatory in terms of years. But then why do you sometimes see old ...

This Sunday’s liturgical celebration of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica is steeped in ecclesiastical history. The Order of Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours and Celebration of the Eucharist ...

If most people were asked to describe a “typical” or aspirational Thanksgiving celebration, they would likely describe a scene such as that portrayed in Norman Rockwell’s iconic 1943 painting, ...

Last Saturday, the campus of St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School was filled with laughter, cheers, and bright fall colors as about 175 runners and walkers took part in the first-ever KnightMare 5K.

(OSV News) – At the end of our earthly lives, our faith tells us there will be four last things: death, judgment, hell and heaven. Reflecting on such ominous topics in this autumn season can seem ...

Members of three former parishes help priests serve and evangelize the bereaved at Divine Mercy Parish in Blackstone. That parish was formed in 2022 from St. Paul and St. Theresa parishes in ...

WORCESTER – Fewer people are burying their loved ones, according to George DiLorenzo, director of the Diocesan Cemeteries Office, and he said the main reason is the cost. Mr. DiLorenzo said he ...

In drafty, old churches and school buildings with inefficient heating systems, utility bills can be a problem. So Nathan Schroeder, director of the Facilities Office for the Worcester Diocese, is ...

With the approach of the 12th annual Celebrate Priesthood! Taste of the Diocese Gala, to thank priests and raise money for their retirement needs, we offer this snapshot of the life of a newly ...

The St. Thomas More Society of Worcester County will honor four individuals at its 67th annual Red Mass on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. at the St. Paul Cathedral in Worcester. A brunch following the ...

UPTON – Jacqueline M. (Fleurant) LaBaire of Upton, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends Oct. 21. Her husband, Philip Michael LaBaire, of 56 years, died in 2017. Jacqueline, “Jackie” ...