Dear Monsignor/Father,
I am deeply grateful that this past October, we received 1,845 gifts in memory and in honor of the many priests who have faithfully served the Diocese of Worcester. Thank you for your generous support of the Priest Retirement Fund / Celebrate Priesthood 2026. Your generosity is a beautiful expression of gratitude for your brother priests and helps ensure continued care for those who have retired after years of dedicated service to the Church.
Over the past thirteen years, this annual event has raised approximately $2.6 million to support the care and well-being of our retired priests. The celebration held on October 29 at Saint Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School raised $351,000 toward this remarkable total, with 60 priests in attendance to share in the evening's celebration.
As we enter November, the month of All Souls, I encourage you to renew the cherished Catholic tradition of praying for our beloved deceased. Through the Communion of Saints, we remain united in Christ with those who have gone before us, entrusting them to the loving mercy of God.
I leave you with this cherished prayer:
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
May He grant eternal rest to our recently deceased brother priests, who collectively devoted 263 years of service to God and His holy people, leaving a lasting legacy of faith, dedication, and priestly service:
With every prayerful best wish, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
I am deeply grateful that this past October, we received 1,845 gifts in memory and in honor of the many priests who have faithfully served the Diocese of Worcester. Thank you for your generous support of the Priest Retirement Fund / Celebrate Priesthood 2026. Your generosity is a beautiful expression of gratitude for your brother priests and helps ensure continued care for those who have retired after years of dedicated service to the Church.
Over the past thirteen years, this annual event has raised approximately $2.6 million to support the care and well-being of our retired priests. The celebration held on October 29 at Saint Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School raised $351,000 toward this remarkable total, with 60 priests in attendance to share in the evening's celebration.
As we enter November, the month of All Souls, I encourage you to renew the cherished Catholic tradition of praying for our beloved deceased. Through the Communion of Saints, we remain united in Christ with those who have gone before us, entrusting them to the loving mercy of God.
I leave you with this cherished prayer:
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
May He grant eternal rest to our recently deceased brother priests, who collectively devoted 263 years of service to God and His holy people, leaving a lasting legacy of faith, dedication, and priestly service:
- Rev. John E. Horgan — March 10, 2026
- Rev. Francis Roberge — April 12, 2026
- Rev. Conrad S. Pecevich — May 13, 2026
- Rev. Thirburse F. Millott — July 9, 2026
- Rev. Thaddeus X. Stachura — October 16, 2026
With every prayerful best wish, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus