About Christ the King · Worcester, Massachusetts
Christ the King Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Worcester, Massachusetts, located at 1052 Pleasant Street on the city's south side. The parish belongs to the Diocese of Worcester and is staffed by Monsignor Thomas J. Sullivan. It offers a traditional schedule of Sunday and weekday Masses, Saturday confession, monthly Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction, and personal spiritual direction through its pastor. The parish took its name from the Feast of Christ the King, a Catholic feast day instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 to celebrate Christ's universal kingship.
- Established
- 1936
- Patron
- Christ the King (Jesus Christ, the King)
- Rector
- Monsignor Thomas J. Sullivan
- Diocese
- Diocese of Worcester (Roman Catholic)
Why belong here
Christ the King offers a faithful, traditional Catholic life in the heart of Worcester: three Sunday Masses, a Saturday Vigil, daily Mass, weekly confession, and monthly Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction and Rosary presided over by Monsignor Sullivan. The pastor is personally available to parishioners by appointment, and the parish publishes a regular bulletin and Sunday homily online so anyone can follow the liturgy's readings and reflections.
Mass times at Christ the King
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM (in the confessional off the vestibule to the right as you enter the church)
- Additional times during Advent and Lent (see the main page)
- By appointment — call Monsignor Sullivan at 508-754-5361
Adoration times
- First Friday of each month, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Adoration, Benediction, Rosary and brief reflection by Msgr. Sullivan (all are welcome)
Parish Identity and History
Christ the King Parish (Parish of Jesus Christ, the King) is a Roman Catholic parish on Pleasant Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1936 and belongs to the Diocese of Worcester, which was erected by Pope Pius XII in 1950. The parish published a golden-jubilee commemorative booklet, 'Parish of Jesus Christ, the King: celebrates a golden jubilee, 1936–1986,' recording fifty years of Catholic life in the south-side neighborhood. The parish takes its name from the universal kingship of Christ, a doctrine made prominent by Pope Pius XI in 1925 when he instituted the feast of Christ the King.
- Founded 1936
- Golden-jubilee history published 1987
- Diocese of Worcester
Pastor and Clergy
The parish is led by Monsignor Thomas J. Sullivan, who serves as pastor. Monsignor Sullivan is personally available to parishioners by appointment and often reflects on the Sunday readings with a homily and reflection posted to the parish website.
- Monsignor Thomas J. Sullivan — Pastor
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 508-754-5361
Bulletin, Homilies and Readings
The parish publishes a weekly bulletin and posts the Sunday homily on its website, with references to upcoming readings. The most recent Sunday noted online is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, with the next Sunday's readings (for example, the readings for July 5th) previewed in advance. The parish newsletter also keeps parishioners informed of any schedule changes or holy-day announcements.
- Weekly bulletin
- Sunday homilies posted online
- Readings for the upcoming Sunday published in advance
Visit and Contact
Christ the King is located at 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Visitors who wish to meet with Monsignor Sullivan can call the parish at 508-754-5361 during parish hours to make an appointment.
- 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602
- Phone: 508-754-5361
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://ctkworc.org/
Diocese of Worcester
Christ the King is one of many parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, which Pope Pius XII erected on March 7, 1950, separating Worcester County from the Diocese of Springfield. The Cathedral of St. Paul serves as the bishop's church, and the diocese is the canonical authority for Christ the King's sacramental and pastoral life.
- Diocese erected 1950
- Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester
- Pastoral grouping of parishes administered by the diocesan bishop