Reverend C. Michael Broderick

Father C. Michael Broderick was born Sept. 14, 1953 in Worcester, the son of Thomas F. and Dolores T. (McQuaid) Broderick. A graduate of St. Peter High School, he earned his bachelor's degree from Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Rhode Island and his master of divinity degree from the Theological College of The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. He also earned a master's degree in religious studies from Assumption College.

He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Timothy J. Harrington on June 6, 1987 in St. Paul Cathedral.

Following ordination he served as associate pastor at Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish in Spencer. He served as associate of St. Luke Parish, Westborough before being assigned as associate of St. Mary Parish, Shrewsbury.

Father Broderick was named pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Whitinsville on July 2, 1993.
He was appointed pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Rutland effective July 6, 2013.

On July 1, 2017, he became pastor of Our Lady of the Lake.

Father Carlos Ruiz, Associate Pastor

Father Carlos Ruiz has been appointed Associate Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake.  Father Carlos was ordained on Saturday, June 20th, 2015, and will begin his ministry at Our Lady of the Lake on August 1st, 2015.

He was born on November 15, 1987, and studied at Instituto Parroquial Jesus de la Buena Esperanza at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia, Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies at Clark University in Worcester and at St. Mary's Seminary, in Baltimore, MD.

He has previously served the Diocese of Worcester at Blessed St. John Paul II Parish in Southbridge and Good Shepherd, in Linwood.
 

Juan-Sebastian Sanchez, Current Seminarian

Juan-Sebastian arrived at Our Lady of the Lake in February 2018, and will be staying with us until June.

Here is an introduction, provided by Juan himself:

My name is Juan-Sebastian Sanchez, I was born in Colombia in 1988.  From 2006 to 2012, I worked as a missionary in different areas of my country.  From 2012 to 2014, I worked as a Spanish grammar editor and secretary for a professor at my university, and as a teacher of religious education at a lay movement called Accion Catolica.

In 2014, when I graduated with a B.A. in Theology, I was accepted by Bishop McManus into the Diocese of Worcester.  I took English classes at Clark University until I went to St. Mary's Seminary and University in 2016 to continue my priestly formation.  I completed my academic requirements in January of 2018 and was assigned to join the parish family of Our Lady of the Lake for training to the diaconate.

I love reading, walking, dancing bachata, and listening jokes.  Thank you for letting me walk with you during our journey of faith.

Please take the time to introduce yourself to Juan-Sebastian, to welcome him to Our Lady of the Lake!

Cleber de Paula Rodrigues, 2017 Fall/Winter Seminarian

Cleber served Our Lady of the Lake as a weekend seminarian during the fall and early winter of 2017.

Cleber was born on April 5, 1982 and was educated at Faculdade Sao Luiz, in Brazil, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, in Colombia and Faculdade Única de Ipatinga, also in Brazil.

He is currently taking classes at Clark University in Worcester, and is now serving the Diocese at St. Paul's Cathedral.

Please remember Cleber and all seminarians in your prayers as they continue to pursue their vocation of service to God and us all!

Seminarian Jose Carvajal, 2017 Summer Assistant

Jose came to Our Lady of the Lake in July 2017, from St. Patrick's in Rutland, where he served with Father Michael, and stayed with us through the end of the summerime.  Although he was only with us for a short time, we enjoyed having Jose at Our Lady of the Lake. 

He is currently continuing his studies at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, and serving as a seminarian intern at St. Mary's in Shrewsbury.

Please remember Jose and all seminarians in your prayers as they continue to pursue their vocation of service to God and us all.

Seminarian, now Deacon Javier Julio, 2016 Summer Assistant

Javier arrived on May 12, 2016 and spent 10 weeks at Our Lady of the Lake.

Javier introduces himself in his own words:

My name is Javier Julio de Arco.

I was born in a very small town in Colombia. I have seven siblings, three brothers, and four sisters. I am number seven in my family. My father died when I was eight years old. My mother lives in Colombia with my brothers and sisters.

I finished my philosophical and theological studies in 2012. After that, I worked in the jungle with indigenous people for two years.

When I arrived in The United States in 2014, I did not know how to say “hello” in English. However, people welcomed me to this beautiful country. Now I am so happy to serve this beautiful community of faith at Our Lady of the Lake. I hope that together we can grow in faith, hope, and charity.

My dear friends, thank you for welcoming me into this wonderful community.

God bless you all.
Javy

Javier was ordained to the Deaconate on June 3, 2017, and will complete his coursework for the Masters of Divinity at St. Mary’s Seminary Baltimore, MD.  After Our Lady of the Lake, he served at St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish in Clinton.  Please remember Javier in your prayers as he continues his vocation.
 

Seminarian, now Reverend Wilmar Ramos, 2015 Summer Assistant

Wilmar was born January 2, 1988, in Colombia, South America, and attended the Seminario Mayor Arquidiocesano San Pedro Apostal. While living at Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies in Worcester, he studied English at Clark University, and also studyied Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland.

Before coming to Our Lady of the Lake, Wilmar worked at the St. John Paul II parish in Southbridge for weekends and summer assignments.  He arrived on May 18th, 2015 and we engaged him in many of our activities.

Click here to read Wimar's moving recollection of his brother's ordination to the Deaconate in Colombia and click here to see photos taken at his Rite of Candidacy Mass.

Wilmar was ordained to the Deaconate on December 19, 2015, and ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 4, 2016.  He now serves at Annunciation Parish in Gardner.