Partners in Charity supports 26 charitable, educational and pastoral ministries in the diocese. Top donors and parish leaders have been invited to the regional launch gatherings to receive a free dinner and hear guest speakers explain how their contributions impact the ministries.

A local college student has encountered Jesus’ passion in a meaningful way – in homeless people he and others befriend.

The Mother Teresa Pro-Life Award, the Ruth Pakaluk Pro-Life Youth Award, and the Gospel of Life Award, given annually to individuals who have shown heroic witness to the intrinsic value of each human life, will be presented at the liturgy.

Past bishops of the Worcester diocese were among those honored by the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee this year.

Father Derek A. Mobilio will give a talk on reconciliation titled: “His Mercy Endures Forever- Biblical Insights for the Sacrament of Reconciliation” at this year’s annual Worcester Diocesan Men’s Conference.