Bishop McManus ordained six men transitional deacons in preparation for priesthood Saturday at St. Paul Cathedral. James Boulette, Thiago Ibiapina and Derek Mobilio were ordained at a 10 am. Mass. Cleber de Paula, Julio Granados and Juan Parra at a 2 pm. Mass. Also on Sunday of the Holy Trinity, Fr. Bill Champlin and the Seminarian Rafael Longhini attended the Mass of thanksgiving and where Deacon Cleber de Paula preached for the first time at Holy Family Parish in Worcester.

The Diocese of Worcester has announced that as of Saturday, May 29, 2021, vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or physically distance in our churches. This change does not apply to our schools and to our offices. For those who are not vaccinated and for those who still wish to maintain social distancing, an area in church will be reserved so that you they may feel safe in church as well. You will find just above this post links to three documents that should assist you in returning to church in light of these changes which are being implemented.

The Mass for the Feast of Pentecost is now available on our YouTube channel. Click on the link above to go to our YouTube channel. Become a subscriber to our YouTube channel so that you will not miss a single Mass or video! Have a day!

The Mass for the 6th Sunday of Easter is now available for viewing. Click on the link to our YouTube channel above to access the Mass for the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 9, 2021. The pastoral staff of St. Leo's wishes you a blessed and happy Easter season!

You can watch the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion. Click on the YouTube channel link above to watch the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion from St. Leo's for April 2, 2021, Good Friday. Become a subscriber to our YouTube channel so that you will not miss a single service from St. Leo's! Have a blessed Easter!

Watch Mass for the the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time from St. Leo's! Click on the link above to access St. Leo's YouTube channel. Then select Mass for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 7th! Become a subscriber to our YouTube channel so that you will be notified of every video coming from St. Leo's! Stay safe during these challenging days!

Take of Tour of St. Leo's Rectory decorated for Christmas with our Virtual Open House! Click here for the full story!

On Sunday, October 4th, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis had a great love for animals, so it is a tradition that animals are often blessed on this day. Sunday morning, October 4th, Fr. Bill blessed the pets of parishioners in St. Leo's parking lot. To watch the video of the blessing, click on the link above to access our YouTube channel and select the Blessing of the Animals video!

You can view the latest Sunday Mass, for September 20th, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, on our YouTube channel by clicking on the link above. Become a subscriber to our YouTube channel so you will not miss a single Mass! Enjoy the day!

Dear St. Leo Parishioners, Please click on the link above to read a letter to you addressing our return to church starting on Pentecost Sunday. A copy of this letter will be mailed to all parishioners, since not all parishioners make use of our website, Flocknote or our other online communication tools. God bless you all! Fr. Bill

Watch Mass for the Pentecost Sunday, plus all our other services during the Easter season, on our YouTube channel. To access our YouTube channel, click on the link shown above. Pray along with us by watching the videos of our weekly Masses. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you won't miss a single video online! Drive Through confessions will take place on Saturday from 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Let us celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!

During this state of emergency we ask that all business with the rectory be conducted either by phone or by e-mail. Rectory staff will not be opening the door in order to carry out social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. You may call the rectory at 978-537-7257. You can send an e-mail to the rectory at stleoparish@verizon.net. Thank you for your understanding during these extraordinary times!

Friday, November 1st is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Friday at 7:00 A.M., 8:30 A.M. (Convent), 9:30 A.M. (School Mass), 12:15 P.M., and 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we celebrate the Saints!

The weekend of November 2nd & 3rd is our Commitment Weekend for the Legacy of Hope campaign. Legacy of Hope is the capital campaign for the Diocese of Worcester. You may have received a letter from us this past week which reminds you of the details of the campaign. This weekend you will have the opportunity to make your pledge for Legacy of Hope! Please consider how you will help us secure the future of the Diocese of Worcester and St. Leo's Parish!

Bishop McManus has named Fr. Bill Champlin the administrator of St. Edward the Confessor Parish in Westminster. The appointment goes into effect September 1, 2019. This assignment is in addition to Fr. Bill's current responsibilities as pastor of St. Leo's. Bishop McManus has asked that our associate pastor, Fr. Juan Herrera, assist in saying Masses at St. Edward's as well as continuing to with his duties at St. Leo's.

Thursday, May 30th is the Ascension of the Lord, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M. (School Mass), 12:15 P.M., and 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we celebrate this feast day!

The Schedule of Masses for Easter is as follows: Saturday (Easter Vigil) 7:30 P.M., Sunday 7:30, 9:30 , and 11:00 A.M. (Please note: There is no 4:00 P.M. Mass on Saturday, because we need to wait until sundown.)

- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the Convent Chapel on Fridays, starting immediately after the 8:30 A.M. Mass. At 4:00 P.M. Benediction will be celebrated. - Stations of the Cross will be prayed each Friday during Lent at 4:30P.M. in the church.

Wednesday, March 6th is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent! Ashes will be distributed at all Masses on Ash Wednesday. Masses will take place at 7:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M. (School Mass), 12:15 P.M., and 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we begin Lent together as a community of faith!

Thursday, November 1st is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M. (School Mass), 12:15 P.M., and 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we honor the saints and pray that one day, we, too, may be admitted to the Communion of Saints.