Albanian Community of Worcester

04/29/2026

This day in history, the founding of Vatra in Boston, MA USA in 1912

04/26/2026

President Begaj’s Surprise Visit to Worcester!

President Begaj had been scheduled to attend a late afternoon event in Boston on Saturday. As there was some open time on the President’s schedule, the Albanian Ambassador to the USA reached out to City Hall and requested a visit to Worcester. The Mayor and his team jumped on it with the details being worked out Friday afternoon for a Saturday morning visit. It takes a lot of logistics and planning for the security of a Presidential visit. Great cooperation between the City, St. Mary’s, the Secret Service, Massachusetts State Police and the Worcester Police. They all did an amazing job on short time frame!

Gjatë mëngjesit të së Shtunës së 25 Prillit, 2026 Presidenti i Republikës së Shqipërisë SHTZ Bajram Begaj

04/26/2026

Reporter Ardian Murraj’s Quick interview with Mayor Joe Petty on the visit with Albanian President Begaj.

Mayor of Worcester Joseph Petty

04/26/2026

A surprise visit to Worcester today by Albanian President Bajram Begaj and Albanian Ambassador to the US Ervin Bushati! The President was welcomed to Worcester by Mayor Joe Petty and several sitting City Councilors at a reception at City Hall. The Mayor presented a Key to the City for President Begaj. There were many local Albanian-American business leaders and community activists in attendance. Prior to the reception President Begaj stopped at St Mary’s Albanian Orthodox Church to learn about the history and current state of the Albanian Community in Worcester.

04/13/2026

Happy Easter to all those that celebrated today! Gezuar Pashket!

04/06/2026

Happy Easter to those celebrating today!

03/29/2026

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Boston, MA
Presented as part of the Peter & Naum Prifti Distinguished Book Series Inaugural Event

Join us for a powerful and engaging afternoon of literature, history, and cultural reflection at the Noli Cultural Center’s inaugural book series event, honoring the legacy of the distinguished Albanian brothers Peter and Naum Prifti.

This special gathering will be moderated by Rafela Prifti and will feature a historic visit from Ambassador William Walker.

📍 Location: St. George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral (South Boston)
📅 Saturday, March 28
🕒 12:30 PM
Experience History:
▪️ 🎬 Documentary Film Screening – Witness the moment the world could not look away. Through firsthand survivor accounts and rare archival footage, the events of Raçak come to life—a turning point that became a catalyst for the 1999 NATO intervention. While Kosova stands triumphantly independent today, the pursuit of justice continues.
▪️ 🎤 Presentation – A special 45-minute talk by Ambassador William Walker, renowned diplomat and author of “Raçak: Story of a War Crime.”

▪️ ✍️ Book Signing – Meet the Ambassador and have your copy signed.

Don’t miss this historic and meaningful event as we launch a new tradition celebrating Albanian heritage, scholarship, and remembrance.

09/03/2025

This Friday at St Mary’s Church Hall, 535 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA there will be a children’s puppet show in Albanian! The performance is by the Theater of the Diaspora. The cost is only $10 pp. call for tickets 617-818-1423.

07/24/2025

Albanian-American Major League Manager, Lee Elia, passed away recently.

Lee Elia, a former major league player and coach who was managing the Chicago Cubs in 1983 when he famously criticized the team’s fans in a memorable postgame rant, has died.