The Catholic Free Press

11/08/2025

WORCESTER - Clergy and students were among those expressing support for immigrants at events the College of the Holy Cross organized this week. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, bishop of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, gave a lecture at Holy Cross Nov. 6, and a prayer there Nov. 7 at a gathering with singing, Scripture readings, information about treatment of immigrants and challenges to respond. Participants then processed to City Hall for an interfaith circle of silence interspersed with more sharing, at which Bishop McManus offered the closing prayer.

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10/31/2025

The 12th annual Celebrate Priesthood! Taste of the Diocese Gala, to thank priests and raise money for their retirement needs, took place on Oct. 30 at St. Paul Jr./Sr. High School in Worcester.

At the gala, Bishop McManus announced that in the past 12 years, a total of about $2 million has been raised for priests' retirement. This year $350,000 was raised – the most of any subsequent year – with about 1,800 gifts of support.

Guests enjoyed food and drinks provided by parishes, local restaurants and vendors including: Atlas Distributing, Basil & Spice Restaurant, Bay State Brewery, Brilla Coffee, Garden Fresh Deli & Catering, Jars Café & Bakery, Kyoto Bar and Grill, Polar Corporation Beverages, Rudi & Sons Wine Importers, and Sadie’s Sweet Shop, as well as, African Ministry, Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Worcester, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish, Worcester, St. Andrew Bobola Parish, Dudley, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Fitchburg, St. Cecilia Parish, Leominster, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Worcester, St. Joseph and St. Stephen Parish, Worcester, St. Joseph Parish, Fitchburg, and St. Paul Cathedral, Worcester.

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10/30/2025

https://catholicfreepress.org/news/a-self-sacrificing-love-a-collective-888-years-of-marriage-celebrated-at-annual-anniversary-mass

“... You will belong entirely to each other; you will be one in mind, one in heart, and one in affections. And whatever sacrifices you may be required to make to preserve this common life, always make them generously. There will be problems which might be difficult, but genuine love can make them ...

10/30/2025

https://catholicfreepress.org/news/stronger-together-st-pauls-first-knightmare-5k-inspires-hope-and-unity

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. What began as a modest idea grew into a moving testament to what happens when faith, family, and com...

10/30/2025

Our Knights of Columbus Council recently provided security and safety at St. Leo School’s recent Trunk or Treat event! Great job once again, Knights!