St. Richard of Chichester Parish

About this church

St. Richard of Chichester Parish in Sterling, Massachusetts, is a Roman Catholic parish on Bridge Street, established in 1953 under the Diocese of Worcester. Mass is celebrated on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., with the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass streamed online. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. there is a weekday Mass or Communion service. Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoons before the vigil Mass and by appointment.

The parish lists ministry opportunities for altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, greeters, and music ministry, along with a Knights of Columbus council. Outreach includes a food pantry, communion calls to those who cannot attend, My Brother's Keeper, and Mustard Seed. Religious education classes prepare children and teens for the sacraments, including First Communion and Confirmation for grade nine and above, and a parish youth group focuses on service and occasional mission trips. Baptism requires a home visit and a workshop, arranged through the pastoral staff. The parish office is open Monday through Thursday and closed Friday. Confirm Mass and office hours with the parish before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass schedule and welcome · Contact and address · Ministry and outreach · Sacraments

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