The Holy Father’s statements about war have been clear and consistent with his predecessors and the teaching of the Church’s Magisterium in proclaiming the Gospel message, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.” His words do not contradict a country’s right to self-defense but prophetically remind us that religion is not at the service of aggression. In this holy season of Easter, the universal Church recalls that Jesus died and rose to save all humankind. We are all God’s children, even in times of war.

Father Francis A. Roberge, 74, Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Baldwinville, passed away in the rectory on Sunday, April 12.

(OSV News) – As the astronauts of NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in half a century reached their closest approach to the moon, the team’s pilot reminded the Earth of Jesus Christ’s command to love both God and neighbor.

NORTHBOROUGH – A 15-year-old who said God didn’t exist just felt he should go to church one day. A young husband decided to explore the faith in which his wife wanted to raise their baby. A 54-year-old saw others around his age receiving sacraments, and realized it wasn’t too late for him to do the same.

WORCESTER – In a life plagued by stress and expenses, a local priest gives of his own money and time to help kids and adults have some free fun – with a little catechesis and an opportunity for prayer thrown in.