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Fighting moral distress in healthcare

WEBBY CHRISTINA GALEONE CFP CORRESPONDENT Although Christopher Klofft, an associate professor of theology at Assumption University, doesn’t work in the healthcare …

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Catholic health-sharing program gives choice for medical …

WEBThe Catholic Free Press is the official newspaper of the Roman Catholic Church, Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts. The Bishop of Worcester is the publisher.

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WEBIn a recent statement from the National Catholic Bioethics Center on COVID-19 vaccines, we noted that the Catholic Church “neither requires nor forbids” the use of vaccines, but …

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Diocese offers information on COVID vaccines

WEBMedical considerations include the efficacy of the vaccines3, and the state of one’s health relative to the degree of risk of coronavirus infection.

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Medical program offered at St. Peter's

WEBSt. Peter’s Free Medical Program is offered Thursday evenings in St. Peter Parish’s gym at 929 Main St.,Worcester. It’s a sister program of St. Anne’s Free Medical Program in …

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The banking of sperm and eggs before cancer treatments

WEBMaking Sense of Bioethics Column By Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Both chemotherapy and radiation can affect sexual organs and how they work. The American Cancer Society …

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Caring for sick priests; treating them like family

WEBBy Patricia O’Connell CFP Correspondent Anyone who’s cared for a sick family member knows it requires an extraordinary level of commitment. As Minister to Retired Priests, …

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29 programs receive $72,086 from St. Vincent Healthcare …

WEBDuring the month of October, 29 programs received 2020 St. Vincent Healthcare Grants totaling $72,086. The fund is under the oversight of the Diocese of Worcester.

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Sister Annette Boyer, 88, a Sister of St. Anne

WEBSister Annette Boyer (Sister M. James Edward), 88, a Sister of St. Anne, for 65 years, died July 7 at Alliance Health at Marie Esther Center. Funeral will be Wednesday, July 12.

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Planned Parenthood in Fitchburg closes

WEBA Catholic doctor who actively opposed the Planned Parenthood facility in Fitchburg is rejoicing that it has closed. Dr. Mark J. Rollo, a family physician from Fitchburg and a …

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Count the Kicks: Providing resources for stillbirth prevention

WEBBy Tanya Connor | The Catholic Free Press A local Catholic is using her cross to try to save lives. Seeking to better honor her stillborn son, Samantha LaCroix became an …

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Pernet Family Health helps fathers to be 'dads'

WEBBy Tanya Connor | The Catholic Free Press WORCESTER – Fathers matter to their children, and they affect their children’s lives. Pernet Family Health Service tries to …

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Catholic doctor giving up patient care to reform healthcare …

WEBBy Tanya Connor GARDNER – Obamacare wasn’t proposed to fix the medical system, a local Catholic doctor said last week. Rather, it aims to encourage others to repair that …

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Pernet keeping in touch with client families

WEBCompiled by Raymond L. Delisle Director of Communications Ministry Pernet Family Health Service is a certified home health agency which has been serving families in need since …

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Our Lady of Lourdes adds shrine to church

WEBBy Tanya Connor The Catholic Free Press WORCESTER – Our Lady of Lourdes Parish now has an indoor shrine honoring its patroness, thanks to a 98-year-old who has had a …

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Dr. Mark Rollo, 72, pro-life advocate

WEBFITCHBURG – A leading pro-life advocate, Dr. Mark Joseph Rollo, 72, died Aug. 19, with his wife, Annette Claire (Gemme) Rollo, by his side, after they celebrated their 49 years …

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St. Mary's brings kids, seniors together

WEBThis summer, St. Mary Health Care Center began renting 3,200-square feet of its 39 Queen St. location to Webster Square Day Care Center. The collaboration will provide …

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St. Rose of Lima opens hearts for 9/11 remembrance

WEBSusan Bailey | CFP Correspondent On September 11, outside of St. Rose of Lima Church in Northborough, firefighter Patrick McManus raised the American flag over a firetruck …

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Bishop returns Father Gemme to limited ministry

WEBWORCESTER – Bishop McManus announced Thursday that he has granted faculties for limited pastoral ministry to Father Stephen M. Gemme, effective immediately.

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Planning to attend Christmas Mass

WEBThe curfew had been included in a Nov. 2 order from Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. On Tuesday this week, the governor also reduced the indoor gathering limit from 50% to …

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