About Blessed Sacrament · Worcester, Massachusetts
Blessed Sacrament is a Roman Catholic parish in Worcester, Massachusetts, belonging to the Diocese of Worcester. Located at 551 Pleasant Street in Worcester's West End neighborhood, the parish offers daily and weekend Masses along with Eucharistic devotions, faith formation for children, and a livestream ministry. It is a small, close-knit parish community known for its devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and its Eucharistic Revival programming, including the 'Jesus and the Eucharist' monthly small group study.
- Established
- 1911
- Patron
- Blessed Sacrament (the Holy Eucharist)
- Rector
- Rev. Chester J. Misiewicz
- Diocese
- Diocese of Worcester
Why belong here
Blessed Sacrament offers a traditional Catholic parish home rooted in devotion to the Eucharist — the very name of the parish reflects its central focus on Eucharistic worship. With daily 8:30 AM Mass, a Saturday Vigil that is livestreamed, Saturday confession, a faith formation program for children, a Respect Life ministry, and an active 'Jesus and the Eucharist' small group as part of the National Eucharistic Revival, parishioners find many ways to grow in faith and serve the Worcester community. It is an ideal parish for those who value the Real Presence, a smaller-knit Catholic community, and Eucharistic-centered spirituality.
Mass times at Blessed Sacrament
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
- By appointment
History & Founding
In August 1911, Bishop Thomas D. Beaven of the Diocese of Worcester granted the request of local Catholic families for a new parish in Worcester's West End and appointed Reverend Patrick Turner as the first pastor. Father Turner immediately began seeking a temporary Mass site and a property for a permanent church and school. Over a century later, Blessed Sacrament continues that founding mission from its home at 551 Pleasant Street.
- Founded: August 1911 by Bishop Thomas D. Beaven
- First pastor: Rev. Patrick Turner
- Neighborhood: Worcester's West End
- Diocese: Worcester
Parish Staff & Clergy
Blessed Sacrament is led by a pastor with the assistance of a permanent deacon and lay staff. The parish also has active Pastoral and Finance Councils and ministry leaders who help coordinate faith formation, music, livestreaming, and safe environment compliance.
- Pastor: Rev. Chester J. Misiewicz
- Deacon: Roy F. Briggs
- Parish Secretary: Jean Urbanowski
- Director of Music: Becky Noone
- Coordinator of Religious Education: Sue McFadden
- Pastoral Council Chair: Anne French
- Finance Committee Chairs: John and Darlene O'Connell
- Safe Environment Coordinator: Mary Larkin
- Respect Life Ministry: Phyllis Towns
Mass & Sacrament Schedule
The parish offers a full schedule of Masses throughout the week, with a Saturday Vigil that is livestreamed. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Saturday afternoons before the Vigil Mass, and the parish welcomes appointments for confession and other sacraments.
- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM (livestreamed)
- Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
- Daily Mass (Mon–Fri): 8:30 AM
- Holy Day Vigil: 5:30 PM; Holy Day: 8:00 AM
- Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00–3:45 PM and by appointment
Eucharistic Devotion
True to its name, Blessed Sacrament places the Eucharist at the heart of parish life. The parish celebrates an annual Blessed Sacrament Novena over nine Sundays leading to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, and participates in the National Eucharistic Revival with a monthly small group study.
- Annual Blessed Sacrament Novena — 9 Sundays at 3:00 PM, culminating on the Feast of Corpus Christi
- 'Jesus and the Eucharist' Monthly Small Group — Saturdays 1:00–3:00 PM in the Kenary Room
- Devotion to the Real Presence is central to parish identity
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Religious Education is coordinated by Sue McFadden and supported by a dedicated Religious Education Office. The program prepares children for the sacraments and accompanies families in passing on the Catholic faith. In 2023, the parish mourned the loss of Romeo Marquis, who served as Leader of Faith Formation for six years and was remembered for his wisdom, scholarship, and innovation — including founding the parish's Live Streaming Ministry.
- Coordinator of Religious Education: Sue McFadden
- Religious Education Office: (508) 752-4368
- In memory of Romeo Marquis (1940–2023), Leader of Faith Formation for six years
Livestreaming Ministry
The Blessed Sacrament Livestreaming Ministry broadcasts the Saturday Vigil Mass and other parish events so that the homebound and those at a distance can remain connected to the parish. The ministry is actively recruiting new team members and welcomes feedback from viewers.
- Saturday 4:00 PM Vigil Mass is livestreamed
- Recruiting team members — contact [email protected]
- Past broadcasts are archived and viewable on the parish website
Parish Councils & Lay Leadership
Blessed Sacrament is guided by both a Pastoral Council and a Finance Council, working alongside the pastor in setting the parish's mission and stewarding its resources. Lay leaders also chair Respect Life, Safe Environment, and other parish ministries.
- Pastoral Council Chair: Anne French ([email protected])
- Finance Council: John and Darlene O'Connell ([email protected])
- Respect Life Ministry: Phyllis Towns
Contact & Visiting
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish by phone, email, or in person during office hours. The rectory and parish office share a single location on Pleasant Street in Worcester's West End, with a separate phone line for the Religious Education Office.
- Rectory: (508) 755-5291
- Religious Education Office: (508) 752-4368
- Fax: (508) 755-6891
- Email: [email protected]
- Parish Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Address: 551 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Patrick Turner1911–
First pastor, appointed by Bishop Thomas D. Beaven in August 1911 to found the parish in Worcester's West End.