Diocese of Worcester Vocations

05/24/2026

Support one of the seminaries where our seminarians study in their annual golf tournament

05/23/2026

This morning, Bishop Robert McManus ordained Mr. Conner Morgan and Mr. Isaac Cross to the transitional diaconate.

Rev. Mr. Conner Morgan has been assigned this summer to Saint John Paul II Parish in Southbridge.

Rev. Mr. Isaac Cross has been assigned this summer to Saint Mary Parish in Uxbridge.

Congratulations to our newly ordained deacons!

Please keep them and their ministry in your prayers.

Thank you, Amory Navarro for the beautiful pictures!

05/23/2026

05/19/2026

Due to a technical error, the livesteam links for the upcoming ordinations needed to change. The new ones can be found here

DIACONATE
https://vimeo.com/event/5941023?fl=so&fe=fs

OR

https://vimeo.com/event/5941023

PRIESTHOOD
https://vimeo.com/event/5941176?fl=so&fe=fs

OR

https://vimeo.com/event/5941176

05/08/2026

The Office of Vocations announces the following summer assignments:

Deacon Willam Bilow to Saint Peter Parish, Worcester with Father José Rodriguez, supervisor

Isaac Cross to be ordained a deacon May 23 and to Saint Mary Parish, Uxbridge with Father Nicholas Desimone, supervisor

Conner Morgan to be ordained a deacon May 23 and to Saint John Paul II Parish, Southbridge with Father Carlos Ardila, supervisor

Lucas Albuquerque to Totus Tuus missionary

Liam Daigle to Saint John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish, Clinton with Father James Mazzone, supervisor

Heath Mulcahy to Christ in the City Summer Mission, Boston and Sacred Heart Parish, Webster, with Father Lucas LaRoche, supervisor

Daniel Morrissey to Holy Family of Nazareth Parish, Leominster with Father Julio Granados, supervisor

Mateo Peschiera to continued studies, Providence College, and summer internship, Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May, NJ

Jakob Pohlman to Professional Naval Chaplaincy Basic Leadership Course, Newport, RI and Saint Joseph Parish, Charlton with Father Robert Grattaroti, supervisor

05/07/2026

Last night St. John's Saint John's Seminaryhosted its spring reception and honored Msgr. Stephen Salocks, a long-time faculty member and the current rector, who is retiring. Many Worcester priests attended to honor Monsignor, including Bishop Robert McManus, Msgr. Francis Kelly, Father Ron Falco, Father Richard Trainor, Father Donato Infante, Father Alfredo Porras, Father Derek Mobilio, and Father Zachary Sullivan.

04/27/2026

Yesterday, Daniel Morrissey was admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders at Saint John's Seminary!

Congratulations, Dan!

04/26/2026

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

"Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes.

04/25/2026

Today, seven NAC seminarians (including our own Jakob Pohlman, from Worcester), had the opportunity to compete in a Spartan Race in Orte, Italy! Spanning 13mi and with 30 obstacles, the race was a fantastic challenge while also presenting a chance for fraternity and community.