Bishops Letter

Dear Friends in Christ,

As we approach the 2020 Partners in Charity Appeal, I would like to thank all of you who made a sacrificial gift to the 2019 Appeal. I thank God for the generous support of the people of the Diocese of Worcester, and the leadership of pastors and parish chair people. Thanks to everyone’s efforts we raised $4,760,000 towards our $5 Million Dollar goal.
 
Our 2020 appeal was supported by 14,000 families and individuals, which enables us to meet the financial needs of our ministries in this current fiscal year. I extend a special word of thanks to the 61 St. Paul Society members who contributed $323,100 and the 40 Holy Family Society members who donated $535,658. Also to be noted is that 115 priests of our diocese together contributed $189,400. 

These ministries serve tens of thousands of people in Worcester County, from families in our parishes to those on the fringe of society. Your continued generosity to this appeal has been and continues to be a compassionate sign of your own desire to face the needs of so many and to help them bear the struggles they are facing.
 
As you reflect on the many gifts God has bestowed upon you this past year, I encourage you to support the upcoming 2020 Partners in Charity Appeal.
 
Thank you again for your generosity. With your help, we will continue to build up the Church in Worcester County and beyond.
 
With every prayerful best wish, I remain
                                                                  Sincerely yours in Christ,                      

                                                                   Most Reverend Robert J. McManus
                                                                   Bishop of Worcester