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Diocese offers information on COVID vaccines

WebMedical considerations include the efficacy of the vaccines3, and the state of one’s health relative to the degree of risk of coronavirus infection.

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Deacon, wife turn disabilities turned into ministries

WebWORCESTER – Deacon Frank Myska and his wife, Elizabeth Myska, of Immaculate Conception Parish, both learned several years ago that they had disabilities, disabilities …

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Catholic health-sharing program gives choice for medical …

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Caring for sick priests; treating them like family

WebBy Patricia O’Connell CFP Correspondent Anyone who’s cared for a sick family member knows it requires an extraordinary level of commitment. As Minister to Retired Priests, …

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Medical program offered at St. Peter's

WebSt. Peter’s Free Medical Program is offered Thursday evenings in St. Peter Parish’s gym at 929 Main St.,Worcester. It’s a sister program of St. Anne’s Free Medical Program in …

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The banking of sperm and eggs before cancer treatments

WebMaking Sense of Bioethics Column By Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Both chemotherapy and radiation can affect sexual organs and how they work. The American Cancer Society …

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Fighting moral distress in healthcare

WebBY CHRISTINA GALEONE CFP CORRESPONDENT Although Christopher Klofft, an associate professor of theology at Assumption University, doesn’t work in the healthcare …

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Notre Dame teams offer care for the whole person whether ill or …

WebThe hospice and palliative care programs at Notre Dame Health Care in Worcester are about living – even in the face of sickness and death. The two programs are very …

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29 programs receive $72,086 from St. Vincent Healthcare Grants

WebDuring the month of October, 29 programs received 2020 St. Vincent Healthcare Grants totaling $72,086. The fund is under the oversight of the Diocese of Worcester.

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Our Lady of Lourdes adds shrine to church

WebBy Tanya Connor The Catholic Free Press WORCESTER – Our Lady of Lourdes Parish now has an indoor shrine honoring its patroness, thanks to a 98-year-old who has had a …

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Fatima postulator gives advice to healthcare workers

WebDeveloping a relationship with Jesus, through his Mother, was at the heart of two talks given to healthcare professionals May 10 and 11. Sister Angela de Fatima Coelho, a medical …

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St. Mary's brings kids, seniors together

WebThis summer, St. Mary Health Care Center began renting 3,200-square feet of its 39 Queen St. location to Webster Square Day Care Center. The collaboration will provide …

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Pernet Family Health helps fathers to be 'dads'

WebBy Tanya Connor | The Catholic Free Press WORCESTER – Fathers matter to their children, and they affect their children’s lives. Pernet Family Health Service tries to …

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Mustard Seed marks 50 years of serving community

WebWORCESTER - The Mustard Seed Catholic Worker community, named for the parable of the mustard seed (Mk 4:30-32), turned 50 years old this month. Its official birthday was …

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Planned Parenthood in Fitchburg closes

WebA Catholic doctor who actively opposed the Planned Parenthood facility in Fitchburg is rejoicing that it has closed. Dr. Mark J. Rollo, a family physician from Fitchburg and a …

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Pernet keeping in touch with client families

WebCompiled by Raymond L. Delisle Director of Communications Ministry Pernet Family Health Service is a certified home health agency which has been serving families in need since …

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Sister Annette Boyer, 88, a Sister of St. Anne

WebSister Annette Boyer (Sister M. James Edward), 88, a Sister of St. Anne, for 65 years, died July 7 at Alliance Health at Marie Esther Center. Funeral will be Wednesday, July 12.

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Pernet merges with Webster Square Day Care Center

WebPernet Family Health Service of Worcester offers many programs for families in need, including emergency assistance and early intervention, and now it has another one - a …

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Dr. Mark Rollo, 72, pro-life advocate

WebFITCHBURG – A leading pro-life advocate, Dr. Mark Joseph Rollo, 72, died Aug. 19, with his wife, Annette Claire (Gemme) Rollo, by his side, after they celebrated their 49 years of …

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Bishop returns Father Gemme to limited ministry

WebWORCESTER – Bishop McManus announced Thursday that he has granted faculties for limited pastoral ministry to Father Stephen M. Gemme, effective immediately.

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