Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus directs us to be vigilant about his coming again.

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 ...

This is the first installment of a two-part series aimed at helping people get closer to St. Joseph, as the year named in the saint’s honor comes to a close. It is excerpted from adult faith formation ...

In Catholic Health Care Ethics: A Manual for Practitioners, Second Edition, James M. DuBois writes “In the Catholic tradition, death is conceptualized as the separation of the soul from the body.” The ...

In the Order of Christian Funerals, the text used by priests and deacons in the funeral rites, the Congregation for Divine Worship teaches us, “By means of the funeral rites it has been the practice ...

Many Catholics have a passion for sharing the presence of Jesus with others, especially those who have drifted away from the Church. However, we face some major personal obstacles to reaching out. Let ...

In his book Purgatory, author Michael J. Taylor asks, “Is the concept of purgatory disappearing from Catholic belief and consciousness?” Taylor suggests that “changes in Church practice, along with ...

The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that the works of mercy are “charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbors in their bodily and spiritual needs.” The catechism goes on ...

WORCESTER – James Kelly plays football, basketball and baseball for St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School and he’s known for giving total effort all the time. However, when you ask him what is more ...

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

WINCHENDON – Catholics who care about statues gathered after Mass recently at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. The occasion was a “meet and greet” to thank the untrained but faith-filled artist who ...

Many people might dismiss the future of an alcohol-addicted, divorced, depressed dad of five as hopeless. But amazing things can blossom with a little faith. Not only did Joseph F. Whalen return to ...