Catholic Resources

Saint of the Day and Daily Mass Readings
Click on the links to visit the Franciscans' Saint of the Day website or read the daily Mass readings from The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website.

The Vatican
Click on the link to visit The Vatican’s main website. 

Diocese of Worcester
Click on the link to visit the Diocese of Worcester’s main website.

Local Parish Websites
Click on the link for a list of other parish websites in the Worcester Diocese.

Spiritual Retreats for Men, Women, Couples, or Addiction Recovery
Calvary Retreat Center is located in Shrewsbury, MA and provides many opprotunities for relaxation and spiritual growth.

How to Recite the Holy Rosary
Click on the link for a PDF* handout on reciting the rosary.

Guide to Confession
Click on the link for a PDF* handout of Father Francis Peffley’s tips for making a good confession. 

Stations of the Cross
Click on the link for a PDF* handout on the Stations of the Cross from Creighton University.

Drifted Away From the Church?
Click on the link to visit OnceCatholic.org - a welcoming online community where lapsed Catholics can share their stories, get answers to frequently asked questions, & reconnect with their Catholic faith.

Catholic News
Click on the link to read the latest Catholic news

Want to Follow in St. Francis of Assisi's Footsteps?
Click on the above link to visit The National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order - USA to learn more about becoming a Secular Franciscan.

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