05/15/2026
FRAMINGHAM – Father Conrad Stephen Pecevich passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 13.
Father Pecevich was born in Worcester, on September 19, 1949, the son of Leonard J. Pecevich and Anna R. (Shea) Pecevich. He was proud to be a “son of St. Peter Parish."
His priestly assignments also included St. Roch Parish, Oxford, St. Theresa Parish, Blackstone, St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Worcester, all as associate pastor. He was appointed pastor of St. Paul Parish, Blackstone, and later of St. Anne Parish, Southborough.
In 1985, Father Pecevich was assigned to Anna Maria College, Paxton as chaplain and director of Campus Ministry. He proudly served at AMC for several years. Later he was appointed to be chaplain at Nichols College, Dudley. His many years working college students greatly enriched his life. While chaplain at Nichols College, he also ministered to the Spanish-speaking community at St. Louis Parish, Webster.
In addition to being a dedicated educator, Father Pecevich was an avid writer. He was a popular columnist of The Catholic Free Press wherein he wrote based on Sunday Scripture readings. He also had what he referred to as “Card Ministry” where he loved to remember people’s birthdays, anniversaries, losses and successes.
Father Pecevich will be waked at St. John’s Church, 44 Temple Street, Worcester on Monday, May 18 from 5-7 p.m. with a vigil service beginning at 7 p.m. His funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the church with Bishop McManus as the main celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Cherry Valley, Leicester.
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Father Conrad S. Pecevich passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 13.
