Numerous changes for priests and parishes in the diocese include a different rector for St. Paul Cathedral Parish and priests leading multiple parishes.

Diocesan priests recently gathered for a five-day retreat sponsored by the Office of Ongoing Priestly Formation.

The son of one of the diocese’s first permanent deacons was ordained last weekend, along with a former Baptist and a retired police detective who now teaches at a Catholic school.

The Diocese has 117 deacons, 71 active, 42 retired, one unassigned and three on leave, according to Deacon William A. Bilow Jr., diaconate director.

WORCESTER - Bishop McManus ordained permanent deacons on June 5 at St. Paul Cathedral: Deacons Scott Camilleri, John Ladroga and Donald Pegg. See photos.

About 200 people, including Bishop McManus, participated in a Corpus Christi procession from St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Church to streets of Clinton Sunday.