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Training Workshop for Parish Respect Life Ministries
The Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Worcester will offer “Respect Life Ministry in the Parish: The Church’s Vision” on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 10 H Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton. The workshop will be presented by Allison LeDoux, director of the Diocesan Respect Life Office. Whether you have been involved in Respect Life Ministry for many years, are considering starting or joining a ministry in your parish, or would simply like to learn more, there is something for everyone in this basic training session for parish volunteers. To register, please contact Mark Kackley at markjayne05@gmail.com.
St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale will host a Rosary for Life Procession at 12:00 noon on Saturday, Jan. 24. Meet at noon on the steps of St. Anne Church for the approximately 1 mile walk. Those who can't do the walk are welcome to pray simultaneously in the church. All are welcome!
St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., welcomes pilgrims to Sunday Masses with a blessing with the St. Andrews Bobola relic, 10:30 a.m. in English, followed by coffee shop and at noon in Polish. For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK OPEN HOUSE - St Mary School, 16 Summer St., Shrewsbury, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25. Contact Courtney Lucas, Director of Admissions, 508-842-1601. Visit school.stmarysparish.org/winter-2026-open-house-registration