St. Stephen Parish

Father Robert D. Bruso died July 7, in the rectory of St. Cecilia Parish, Leominster, where he was pastor. His funeral is Saturday there; seating is limited.

Catholic schools in the Worcester Diocese are preparing to reopen this fall, aided by state guidelines that came out last week, David Perda, the superintendent, said Tuesday.

Members of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Dudley, where everyone was welcome, no matter their ethnicity, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their unique church building Saturday

When Catholic schools close “it is an awful loss for all of us,” said Meg Kursonis, principal of St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School.