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Official publication of the Diocese of Worcester. Our primary mission is to inform Catholics in the Diocese of Worcester about what is happening in the Church.

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Father Walter Riley, the former chaplain for the Worcester Fire Department passed away on Feb. 9. @3KevinShea 

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Catholic Schools Week - In Ordinary Time - Catholic News on the Go:

Jan. 28 - Feb. 3

                                Overall, enrollment is up at diocesan schools            "We’ve got to be authentically Catholic,” s... https://t.co/QfuTKaERnv

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8 ways to let Advent and Christmas memories heal you and others. https://t.co/JQVM0z1IKZ

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The Catholic Free Press, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester - Oldest Bernardians invited to lunch; more than 100 to attend - Worcester, MA https://t.co/AXrCZj42nB

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The Worcester Organ Festival taking place this summer will feature organ concerts at numerous churches including Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of the Angels, and St. Joseph Church. https://t.co/kk0O5N0TSE

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Daily Readings for Monday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time https://t.co/tfP2Pafd3A

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Tyler Reese, 24, developed a week-long summer program that is a cooperative venture between Assumption Center and St. Peter Parish, Worcester. https://t.co/dRxTFS9NAI

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Synodal path is also a penitential path!
See what does the Instrumentum Laboris say about this?
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The little boy who managed to get past the crowd control barrier at World Youth Day (WYD) in Rio de Janeiro in 2013 to give an emotional embrace to Pope Francis is now a seminarian preparing for the priesthood. https://t.co/pcNp8wcYb6

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Do you wear a Saint Benedict medal?

Here is an explanation of the common elements found on the Saint Benedict medal!

On the front of the medal:

1. Saint Benedict's image represents Saint Benedict as a powerful intercessor against evil and a source of spiritual guidance. He holds the written Rule of Saint Benedict in one hand and a cross in the other.

2. On one side of Saint Benedict is a raven. On the other is a cup with a serpent emerging from it. This represents an incident in his life when he miraculously saved himself from poisoning.

Above the cup reads: “Crux sancti patris Benedicti," which means, “The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict.”

3. Surrounding Saint Benedict are the words, “Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur!” which translates to, "May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death."

On the reverse side of the medal:

4. The Cross signifies Christ's victory over sin and death through His crucifixion.

5. The vertical arm of the cross bears the initials "C.S.S.M.L.," which stands for "Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux" ("May the Holy Cross be my light").

6. The horizontal arm of the cross displays the initials "N.D.S.M.D.," which stand for "Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux", or, "Let not the dragon be my guide." This is a rejection of evil.

7. The larger letters surrounding the center cross, “C S P B”, stand for: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, which means, "The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict."

8. At the top of the medal is the word, "PAX" which means “peace.”

9. Surrounding the back of the medal are the letters, V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B. This symbolizes a Latin prayer for protection: "Vade Retro Satana! Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana!". It translates to: "Begone, Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities!"

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Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections

All are permitted on the Lord’s path: no one should feel an intruder. To have access to Jesus’ heart, there is only one requirement: to feel in need of healing and to entrust yourself to Him.

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The Catholic Free Press, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester - Venerini Sisters to discuss future in America - Worcester, MA https://t.co/6Y0HZRqs8u

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The Catholic Free Press, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester - Assumptionist Father Alex Castro to serve as treasurer for the order - Worcester, MA https://t.co/0WSDBoV7fD

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The Catholic Free Press, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester - Sharing cultures with children at Our Lady of Providence Parish - Worcester, MA https://t.co/Tp7OzQGS2y

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#ReligiousFreedomWeek June 27: Faith at Work | Pray that business leaders would promote a culture that welcomes faith at work. #USCCB #ReligiousFreedom

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Catholics Invited to Pray an Act of Reparation on Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Read the full press release at: https://t.co/bEbS6uQhFQ

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Corpus Christi processions around the Diocese of Worcester. See https://t.co/d89s1EycVE.

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Sunday is the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Corpus Christi. Join fellow believers and process with Jesus through the streets of the Diocese of Worcester. Locations include: Worcester, Webster, Fitchburg and Clinton. See details at https://t.co/FeSRJBMNBa