FITCHBURG – A drive-by recognition for graduates of St. Bernard Central Catholic High School was held Friday at the Bernardian Bowl.

Father Nicholas Desimone, a Holy Name graduate, told the class of 2020 to focus on blessings, at baccalaureate Mass.

We hope that “lockdowns” and “stay-at-home” orders have given you time to reassess what you are doing with your life. (By John & Therese Boucher)

“Greatness has been thrust upon you,” St. Peter-Marian high school seniors deprived of the normal graduation celebrations were told Wednesday.

Graduates of St. Bernard Central Catholic in Fitchburg were offered not only congratulations, but also ways to handle hard times, at their baccalaureate Mass Tuesday evening.

The permission to resume public Masses - with protective measures - is bringing joy and challenges. Some parishes postpone opening; not ready.