Venerini Sister Hilda Ponte is celebrating her 90th birthday and her 70th anniversary of religious profession this month with a Mass and lunch with her community and family. She was born on June 11, 1933, in Providence.

Several pastors in the diocese are to change parishes this summer, and some other priests are getting new assignments. Bishop McManus did not announce any retirements, but two pastors are becoming senior priests. All changes are effective July 1.

The sacrifice men make to answer God’s call – and joy that they did – were themes sounded by those celebrating the diocese’s two newest priests. Bishop McManus ordained Fathers Peter Bui and Gustavo Correa to the priesthood Saturday at St. Paul Cathedral.

This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, often called Corpus Christi. On this feast we give special attention to Christ’s presence in the Eucharist ... The Eucharist should always be central to our lives; it is the “source and summit” of life in the Church.

St. Anne Parish in Southborough is to give scholarships based on faith and service to two graduates who helped others despite restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.