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St. Mary’s was not the first parish established in the Brookfields, but its church building is the oldest. A look back is timely, since on Tuesday this week the Brookfields’ parishes were merged to ...
LUNENBURG – St. Boniface Parish’s 75th anniversary Mass Sunday – like the parish, priests and parishioners themselves – drew newer and long-time members.
Saturday’s ordination of two men to the priesthood was filled with emotion. “It was very emotional and moving,” said Jacqueline Sullivan, whose son Zachary Sullivan is one of the two new priests. “I ...
NORWICH, CONNECTICUT - Bishop Richard F. Reidy walked among the people, and used church artwork to teach them, during the Mass for his episcopal ordination and installation Tuesday at the Cathedral of ...
Bishop McManus offered his prayers in union with Catholics around the world Monday “that God welcome [Pope Francis] into eternal life.” “We are all saddened to hear of the death of our Holy Father on ...
Father Ralph Anthony DiOrio Jr., 94, referred to as the “healing priest” and founder and director of the Apostolate of Divine Mercy and Healing, passed away on Monday, Jan. 20 at Life Care Center of ...
(OSV News) – As many as 35 million visitors are expected in Rome in 2025. Many of them will be pilgrims for the jubilee, a holy year the church celebrates every quarter-century. While numerous events ...
WEST BOYLSTON – Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish has declined to press charges against a man who stole donations from a prayer box in the church.
FITCHBURG - The legacy of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated at a 150th anniversary Mass and reception Sunday, and hope was expressed for their ongoing influence ...
The US Catechism goes on to teach that after particular judgment, the soul “enters heaven, purgatory or hell.” But, what, according to Church teaching, is heaven? What is hell?
Sister Mary Paul Giordano, a member of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy Community, entered into eternal rest on July 29 at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in York, Pennsylvania.
As part of this renewal, eight priests gathered six times over twelve weeks to complete Divine Renovation’s kickstart program which includes watching videos and discussions. This program is the first ...