WORCESTER - From infants to COVID-positive adults, a variety of people at Pernet Family Health Service benefited from Partners in Charity.

WORCESTER – When Catherine Fleming decided to build pollinator gardens she found the perfect homes for them – five churches.

Deacon William B. Colon died July 16 at home, surrounded by his family, in his hometown of Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. His funeral is today (Wednesday) in San Ramon Nonato Parish there.

UXBRIDGE – Father Dennis J. O'Brien, 70, a priest for 44 years, died July 17. His funeral Mass is 11 a.m., July 23, in St. Mary Church, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge.

Bishop McManus has made the following statement regarding Pope Francis' apostolic letter on the Latin Mass

In a recent survey of parishes, to which nearly 80% responded, 67% indicated that they are offering a food pantry, a meal, or other ongoing charitable program.