About Holy Family Parish · Worcester, Massachusetts
Holy Family Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Worcester, Massachusetts, formed in 2008 during the Diocese of Worcester's parish reconfiguration. It is housed at St. Joseph Church on Hamilton Street and carries forward the French-Canadian Catholic heritage of previously vibrant city parishes. The parish shares close geographic ties with St. Stephen Parish, located directly across Hamilton Street, and together they form a unique Catholic presence in the neighborhood. Holy Family serves its community through the Sacraments, parish life, and outreach rooted in the traditions of its founding communities.
- Established
- 2008
- Patron
- Holy Family
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester
Why belong here
Holy Family Parish offers a welcoming home for those drawn to a smaller, neighborhood Catholic community with deep French-Canadian roots and a strong sacramental life in the heart of Worcester.
Parish History
Holy Family Parish was created in 2008 when the Diocese of Worcester reconfigured city parishes. It continues the legacy of French-Canadian Catholic communities, particularly Notre-Dame-St. Joseph and Holy Name of Jesus parishes, at St. Joseph Church on Hamilton Street.
Worship and Sacraments
Current Mass and confession schedules could not be verified from available sources; parishioners should contact the parish or Diocese of Worcester directly.
Community Life
Holy Family maintains a neighborhood Catholic presence on Hamilton Street, across from St. Stephen Parish, with which it shares pastoral leadership.