Past editions of The Pilot

The following local stories and opinion articles were published on our web site in 2011

Years available: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 (statring July1)

Friday, December 23, 2011

Catholic Charities helps bring brighter Christmas to Brockton families

Casino fight goes local

Record numbers attend WALI breakfast

New CatholicTV show aimed at Catholic women

Boston's gift to Worcester, Pittsburgh and Holy See

Father Cornelius Mullaney named senior priest

Opinion: Clark Booth Check-off

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan A new American saint

Friday, December 16, 2011

Brett honored by Greater Boston Catholic Charities

U.S. Xaverians gather in Framingham to celebrate founder's canonization

Father Erikson selected for promotion to brigadier general

New children's choir sings traditional tune

Puerto Rico's first cardinal

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Obituary: Father James McCune, former pastor in Canton, chaplain of senior priests

Opinion: Msgr. Robert P. Deeley The gift of our priests

Opinion: Joseph D'Arrigo Caring for our senior priests this Christmas

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Working towards a Merry Christmas for all

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan The Christmas journey

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Worth the wait

Opinion: Clark Booth Winter (Base) ball

Friday, December 09, 2011

Archdiocese begins consultation on pastoral planning

Archdiocese proposes plan to share parish resources

Committing the Church in Boston to a New Evangelization

Father Groeschel addresses Thomas More College President's Dinner

God of This City inspires young Catholics

Best season ever for Cathedral High football

Archdiocesan wrap-up of Thanksgiving Day football games

From Boston to Rome to New York

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Unconditional parental love

Opinion: George Weigel Coercing consciences

Opinion: Clark Booth An early Valentine

Friday, December 02, 2011

Local parishes adjust to new Mass translation

Archdiocese proposes plan to share parish resources

Boston Catholic school enrollment up for first time since '90s

New community prepares for Mass of blessing

East Boston man ordained priest for Guam

Opinion: By George Weigel Downsizing-to-grow in Ireland

Opinion: By Father Richard Clancy Home for the Holidays

Opinion: By Michael Pakaluk The Advent list

Opinion: By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe The rules of the game

Opinion: By Clark Booth And the nominees are

Friday, November 25, 2011

Archdiocese honors 'a blessing' for the Church

Anti-trafficking bill becomes Massachusetts law

Black Catholic community honors 'good examples'

Mass. bishops decry rushed through transgender bill

Detroit archdiocese to air CatholicTV

Catholic school graduate receives Fulbright Scholarship

Boston's Capuchin cardinal

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Father Jonathan Gaspar Now the real work begins

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan The religious issue

Opinion: Clark Booth Baffling, bemusing and befuddling

Friday, November 18, 2011

Jesus' Eager Desire: Our Participation in the Sunday Mass

Cardinal O'Malley to become chairman of USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

Vatican upholds sale of church to Syro-Malabars, vigil ends

Local parish uses TV to witness to the word

'Whatever God wants'

Father Thomas Mahoney named pastor in Belmont

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Janet Benestad Doctor-assisted suicide masquerades as compassion

Opinion: Clark Booth Joe Frazier -- a champion

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan Caesar is crowding Catholics

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Essentials remain

Friday, November 11, 2011

Cheverus Award recipients announced

Around the archdiocese

The Church in Boston at full mast

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Frank Mazzaglia Reflections on World Mission Sunday: Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa

Opinion: Clark Booth Follies Rouges redux

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Vaccinating our children for sexually transmitted diseases?

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Friends Feeding Families

Opinion: Sister Marian Batho, CSJ Sisters retirement -- weekend of Nov. 19-20: A moment of thanks -- A lifetime of service

Opinion: George Weigel The lay reform of Church and world

Friday, November 04, 2011

Cardinal urges Catholic doctors to oppose assisted suicide measure

Annual Justice Convocation gives spiritual answer to social ills

NCBC president addresses Catholic physicians at annual gathering

Parishes gather to enhance their parish websites

Cardinal O'Malley and New England bishops head to Rome

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Exit baseball?

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk A crisis is a terrible thing to waste

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Exceptional volunteers

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe The golden age

Friday, October 28, 2011

Stanley Cup visits the hockey faithful at the Pastoral Center

Adopt-a-Priest initiative marks first John Paul II feast day

Cardinal O'Malley says love is the key to World Mission Sunday

Weigel discusses Blessed John Paul II's life and legacy in Boston

Casino bill pushed through legislature

Cushing -- Boston's cardinal and the 'world's cardinal'

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Scot Landry Celebrating one year of Catholic Radio in Boston

Opinion: Daniel Avila Some fundamental questions on same-sex attraction

Opinion: Author's Name Withheld Project Rachel: Voices of hope and healing -- My story

Opinion: Clark Booth Tiger's and other's tales

Opinion: Frank Mazzaglia Reflections on World Mission Sunday: A union for the poor

Friday, October 21, 2011

Mass. Bishops urge passage of anti-trafficking legislation

New missal explained at Cambridge pub

Archdiocesan schools benefit from $1.2 million gift

No clowning, cardinal and priests visit circus

Altar Servers honored at Mass with Cardinal

Boston's first bishop and 'first' cardinal

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Author's Name Withheld Project Rachel: Voices of hope and healing -- Listening to the lies about abortion

Opinion: Richard Ely How would you answer the doctor's question?

Opinion: Frank Mazzaglia World Mission Sunday, Oct. 23: A missionary saint from home

Opinion: Clark Booth It never ends

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan What makes a good parish?

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe The falconer's apprentice

Friday, October 14, 2011

Parish leaders get motivated for 'Why Catholic?'

Archdiocese to offer 401(k) plan in 2012

State Street makes $1 million grant to Catholic academy

Pastor resigns after volunteer accused of abuse leads parish trip

Boston's first bishop and 'first' cardinal

Opera about slain nun comes to Boston

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Author's Name Withheld Project Rachel: Voices of hope and healing: Learning to forgive myself and others

Opinion: Father Joel Hastings Words help us believe

Opinion: Clark Booth Fenway melodrama

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk 'To give or not to give' -- that is the marital question

Opinion: Frank Mazzaglia World Mission Sunday, Oct. 23: Boston's missionary legacy

Friday, October 07, 2011

Hundreds support pro-life programs with annual walk

ICEL executive director speaks locally on missal changes

Mass marks Respect Life Sunday

Contested Framingham church sold to Eastern Rite Catholics

Weigel to speak at event honoring the priesthood

Federal government investigates, funds Planned Parenthood

Serra Boston sponsors third annual Adopt-A-Priest apostolate

New Deacons: gifted family men in service to the Church

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Author's Name Withheld Project Rachel: Voices of hope and healing -- My journey back

Opinion: Clark Booth Baseball follies

Opinion: Father Joel Hastings Welcoming the new versions of the prayers of the Mass

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk Desperately needed wisdom

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Welcoming faith

Friday, September 30, 2011

1,100 turn out to honor, support priests

Blessed John XXIII holds 30th Annual Lawn Party

Students use social media to feed hungry in Lawrence

Newton, Brighton Catholic high schools to merge in 2012

Sheen, Estevez host screening of 'The Way' for local Catholics

A journey within

God's children

A pilgrim leading the pilgrims

Thank you Lord for your good and faithful witnesses

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Author's Name Withheld Project Rachel: Voices of hope and healing -- My personal journey of healing

Opinion: Dale O'Leary Freedom to speak the truth

Opinion: Clark Booth Wild times for the locals

Friday, September 23, 2011

13 permanent deacons ordained

Cardinal speaks out against assisted suicide at Red Mass

Physician assisted suicide 'demands an energetic response'

Bishops' statement on expanded gambling legislation

Justice shares lesson of St. Thomas More at Red Mass luncheon

Opinion: Clark Booth College sport redux

Opinion: Daniel Avila Saying yes to life when others say no

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan Black and white and red all over

Opinion: George Weigel Russian Orthodoxy and Lenin's tomb

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Back to school

Friday, September 16, 2011

Interfaith gathering marks Sept. 11 anniversary

Irish Pastoral Centre has new Dorchester home

Women religious celebrate jubilees with Mass, reception

ICEL director to speak on new Roman Missal

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Father David C. Michael Interreligious relations in a post-9/11 world

Opinion: Clark Booth Some things from our world of sport

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Helping those who lost so much on 9/11

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan Coming soon to a school near you

Opinion: George Weigel The gentlemanly art of the insult

Friday, September 09, 2011

New year begins at local Catholic schools

New Vicar General discusses views, priorities

Notes from the Hill

Remembering Sept. 11

A nation frightened and enraged

Annual dinner celebrates the priesthood

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Stretch-bol

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Human stockpiling

Opinion: Msgr. Robert P. Deeley A message from the new Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk Mysteries of a happy marriage

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe No big things

Friday, September 02, 2011

Governor, legislative leadership announce casino bill

Catholic school staffs prepare for coming year with development day

Annual Red Mass to be held Sept. 18

Ambassadors of peace

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: John D. Hanify Catholic Lawyers Guild: The juror's oath

Opinion: Father Patrick J. Sullivan The Labor Guild: The value of labor unions

Opinion: Dale O'Leary Protecting children from toxic education

Opinion: Clark Booth The gridiron and the classroom

Opinion: Daniel Avila Family reunion

Friday, August 26, 2011

Archdiocese releases names of accused clerics

New Eparch of Newton installed

Opinion: Clark Booth Drowning in alphabet soups

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan Our land and Our Lady

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Meeting with the Holy Father

Friday, August 19, 2011

Euthanasia petition submitted to Mass. AG

Archdiocese names first chief health care ethicist

Angelo receives national People of Life Award

Priests gather for informal day of fraternity

Roslindale priest placed on administrative leave

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Father Richard M. Erikson A great privilege from every point of view

Opinion: Msgr. Francis H. Kelley IFRC from a pastor's viewpoint

Opinion: Clark Booth Made to be broken

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk A tale of two cities: London and Madrid

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Closing the summer learning gap

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Opinion: Giuseppe Gennarini On the road to Madrid

Friday, August 12, 2011

Can't make it to Madrid? We've got it covered

Cardinal O'Malley urges support of Conscience Act

Around the archdiocese

Opinion: Frances X. Hogan Catholic Lawyers Guild: The role civil discourse can play in bringing about a culture of life

Opinion: Clark Booth August's dog days on the diamonds

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Bringing Christ to the clinic

Opinion: George Weigel Benedict XVI on Europe's future

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Launching the Missal: Chant-anxiety

Friday, August 05, 2011

Holy Land archbishop speaks in Boston

Mass. Bishops support bill to aid homeless youth

E. Bridgewater parish reaches out to youth with summer program

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Of strikes and stoppages

Opinion: George Weigel The first -- and last -- 'European'?

Friday, July 29, 2011

Archdiocese to adopt uniform payroll system

Remains of Cardinal O'Connell reinterred at new location

Fruits of the spirit: Nun was last of 13 siblings, five religious sisters

Catholic Citizenship hosts documentary on Blessed John Paul II

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: John Garvey Catholic Lawyers Guild: Forgiveness

Opinion: Clark Booth In season, off season and a dodge?

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan More on the new book of Ruth

Opinion: George Weigel China-watching in the Vatican

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Launching the Roman Missal: An offer

Friday, July 22, 2011

Bennett ordained transitional deacon

Hong Kong cardinal brings message of Church in China to Boston

Cardinal O'Malley's statement on the appointment of Archbishop Chaput as the new Archbishop of Philadelphia

Opinion: Dale O'Leary True compassion

Opinion: Clark Booth State of the game

Opinion: Daniel Avila The unique and essential role of the family and Church in achieving justice

Friday, July 15, 2011

Cardinal decides fate of contested churches

Decrees

Cardinal names vicars for archdiocese

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: David McGowan Catholic Lawyers Guild: The invitation to be a peacemaker

Opinion: Clark Booth The other Williams

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk "Gay Genes," Sexual Attractions, and the Call to Chastity

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk The logic of the gift

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Come along for 'the Ride'

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Launching the Missal: Attitude

Friday, July 01, 2011

The Pilot printed edition is on Summer hiatus

Mass closes work of tribunal reviewing possible miracle in Peyton cause

Catholics may not participate in civil unions, Rhode Island bishop says

Friday, June 24, 2011

Cardinal's statement on recent events at St. Cecilia Church in Boston

Pro-lifers urge public to support Laura's Law

Lowell Catholic school student named SADD National Student of the Year

Local Catholics reflect on cardinal's Pentecost pastoral letter

Around the archdiocese

New bishop named for Melkite Catholics

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Thomas C. Kohler Catholic Lawyers Guild of Boston: Different starting points

Opinion: Clark Booth Your Stanley Cup Bruins

Opinion: Daniel Avila Of callings and changes

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan We need more local saints

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan Bob Dylan, the pope and change

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Ten tips for fishing

Friday, June 17, 2011

Editorial: A teachable moment

Priests gather for annual convocation

Msgr. Deeley named vicar general, moderator of the curia

Catholic high schools, class of 2011

Archdiocese announces former Boston priests are no longer in the clerical state

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Favorite moments

Opinion: Debbie Rambo $100 may be worth more than you think

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Fully fledged

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Cardinal appoints new Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

Friday, June 10, 2011

A New Pentecost: Inviting All To Follow Jesus

Cause of canonization opens for Opus Dei priest

Archdiocesan pastoral planning a work in progress, says official

Legal abortion must be eradicated, speaker says

Parish staffs, clergy prepare for Mass changes at regional liturgy conference

Opinion: Clark Booth Beisbol at first marker

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Does the Catholic Church have doubts about brain death?

Opinion: George Weigel A 40-something cardinal?

Friday, June 03, 2011

Master of Arts in Ministry program holds commencement

Abortion bill would lower age of consent

Bishop Hennessey celebrates sacraments for special needs students

Blessed John XXIII golf tournament has record success

Haverhill's Merrimack Montessori School to close

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Bruins are better

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk What every well educated Catholic should know

Opinion: George Weigel Reactionary liberalism and Catholic social doctrine

Friday, May 27, 2011

Six ordained to the priesthood

Notre Dame's Father Hesburgh honored by Catholic Charities

Plans to close Lawrence school continue, despite efforts by supporters

Joint statement from the Daughters of St. Paul and the Archdiocese of Boston

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Tyler, Tiger, diamonds and gridirons

Opinion: Daniel Avila Missionaries in hostile environments

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan Dead people, and some living ones, that have inspired holiness

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Valuing education

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Ideal marriage

Friday, May 20, 2011

Editorial: Maria is still talking

Nuncio honored at Redemptoris Mater Gala Dinner

Alpha program works to re-ignite faith of Catholics

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Father Bryan K. Parrish "Why Catholic?"

Opinion: Clark Booth Early delight in Yanks' misery ? be careful

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan Such, such were, and are, the joys…

Opinion: George Weigel The death of Osama bin Laden

Friday, May 13, 2011

New faith formation program set to launch next Lent

Local priest recalls 'There Be Dragons' saint

Around the archdiocese

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Thomas H. O'Connor The Irish and the Union

Opinion: Clark Booth Around the fields, diamonds, and elsewhere

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk NFP and the 'Telos' of Sex

Opinion: George Weigel Catholic social thought and the 2012 election

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Neither tears nor joy

Friday, May 06, 2011

State won't pull sex-ed website

Hays named Regis president

Mother's Day pro-life rose tradition continues

Papal nuncio to speak at Redemptoris Mater Seminary annual gala

Opinion: Clark Booth Playoffs for B's and C's

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk A pilgrim's journal

Friday, April 29, 2011

Local Catholics reflect on Pope John Paul's legacy

Legislators look to pull state funding from controversial website

Cardinal O'Malley celebrates Easter Vigil at cathedral

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Dale O'Leary Planning not to be parents?

Opinion: Clark Booth More off the diamonds than on?

Opinion: Daniel Avila Letters from Ruth: Unexpected glimmers of an exemplary life

Opinion: George Weigel Remembering Pope John Paul II

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Eternal homecoming

Friday, April 22, 2011

Priests celebrate fraternity at Chrism Mass

Letters to lay pension participants address recent media criticism

Boston billboard promotes euthanasia

Cardinal celebrates Palm Sunday with Revere parish

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Baseball rascals

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan Radiating joy amidst the screaming kids

Opinion: Debbie Rambo The promise of opportunity

Friday, April 15, 2011

Supreme Knight examines legacy of JFK inauguration speech

Archdiocese releases 2010 financial report

St. Mary School in Lawrence to close

Archdiocese found in compliance with the 'Charter'

Youth Catechesis Symposium focuses of transformative power of the Gospel

Co-Workers conference bring clergy, laity together to build vibrant parishes

Around the Archdiocese

Norwood pastor going back to Rome

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Wanderings among the locals

Opinion: Father Richard M. Erikson The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan Modern marriage -- or not

Opinion: George Weigel Spanish showdown

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Remembering sins

Friday, April 08, 2011

Inner-City Scholarship fund holds annual gala

ONE recognizes service, ministry at awards banquet

Driscoll appointed new MCC executive director

Eucharistic Congress recalls Pope John Paul II

Father James Kelly named pastor at Billerica parish

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Mary Elizabeth Sperry New Kids on the Block

Opinion: Clark Booth Bruins redux

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk The courage to refuse to cooperate in evil

Opinion: George Weigel Reforming Caritas International

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Executive Director of Massachusetts Catholic Conference named

Friday, April 01, 2011

Cardinal reaffirms commitment to lay pension plan

Cardinal's statement on lay pension plan

Pregnant college students need support, not abortion, speaker says

Parishes pass first Communion outfits to those in need

Lay leaders aided by Tending the Talents program

Around the Archdiocese

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Dale O'Leary Dr. Bernard Nathanson, R.I.P.

Opinion: Clark Booth Beisbol starteth

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk The law of the Gospel

Opinion: George Weigel The Church and the unions

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe How you see things

Friday, March 25, 2011

Archdiocese celebrates patronal feast

Seminary unveils new institute for the New Evangelization

Boston forum discusses need for school choice

Religious order brings lawsuit over pension fund

Catholic Church home of 'authentic feminism,' speaker says

New Hampshire Catholic college eyes move to Groton

Fourth annual Eucharistic Congress ramping up

Ambassador Flynn remembers John Paul II at Polish parish dedication

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Some random thoughts

Opinion: Daniel Avila The feast of humanity's divine mutation

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan The unraveling of Planned Parenthood

Friday, March 18, 2011

Hundreds prepare to enter Church with Rite of Election

Archdiocese reaches out with Catholics Come Home

New missal preparation to focus on laity

Collection to support Japan relief efforts

Catholic Charities seeking marathoners, sponsors

Around the archdiocese

Revere pastor granted senior priest status

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Tanya J. Skypeck Eucharistic Congress: Taking it outside

Opinion: Clark Booth Passing sometime on our pastime

Opinion: Father Bryan K. Parrish The holy journey of Lent

Opinion: Debbie Rambo National Social Work Month: Fighting the good fight

Opinion: George Weigel Rome and Moscow

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe On the Rock

Friday, March 11, 2011

Archdiocese launches annual Catholic Appeal

IFRM implementation to expand

'The purpose is to save babies' lives'

Westwood altar servers participate in ordination

Bishop D'Arcy to lead Lenten mission at St. Mary Star of the Sea, Beverly

From Cardinal Seán's blog

A chronicle of Bishop Coyne's ordination

Opinion: Maria de Lourdes Ruiz Scaperlanda The Mass: Source of strength for daily life

Opinion: Heather Flynn Eucharistic Congress, April 1-4: A counter-cultural statement

Opinion: Clark Booth Talks, Balks, Walks

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk 'Drastic measures' and cancer decisions

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan What profit a tiger mom if she... ?

Opinion: George Weigel The chutzpa of the German theologians

Friday, March 04, 2011

Editorial: Defend the Defense of Marriage Act

Workshops offer tips on welcoming Catholics 'home'

Daily local Catholic radio show to debut Ash Wednesday

Around the archdiocese

St. John Seminary's alumnus named bishop in Pittsburgh

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Several authors Rational grounds for 'one man, one woman'

Opinion: Anne Marie Warner 'Eucharistic Congress, April 1-4: An an encounter with Christ'

Opinion: Clark Booth Beisbol beginneth

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk Pornography, a plague against moral health

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Taking part

Friday, February 25, 2011

Father Joseph Mazzone named pastor of Hull parish

Local marriage prep is being 'Transformed'

Obituary: Msgr. Thomas Finnegan, former chancellor, and Milton pastor

Parish religious ed programs work to meet students' special needs

'Sock Exchange' trades in good works, not finances

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Honorifics ? who, why and how?

Opinion: Daniel Avila The heart, the hearth, and economic renewal

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan I can resist everything except temptation

Opinion: Lisa Maxson The Eucharistic Prayer: our response to God's invitation

Opinion: George Weigel Clarifying 'double effect'

Friday, February 18, 2011

Workshops lay groundwork to help 'Catholic Come Home'

Cardinal to seek input on fate of closed churches

Father John Corapi to speak in Boston this summer

Local genealogist to lecture on tracing Catholic roots

Former employees to receive pension cash out figures

Father Corapi speaks about upcoming conference and his ministry

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Soupey fallout

Opinion: Father Richard M. Erikson Where do I begin?

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Restocking the shelves

Opinion: George Weigel Sargent Shriver and his times

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe With wings like eagles

Friday, February 11, 2011

Bishop Kennedy appointed to Anglican dialogue commission

Committee to look at future of parishes

Mass. bishops join religious groups in filing DOMA case brief

Mass. bishops urge 'regard for the vulnerable' in budget cuts

Obituary: Father John H. Flynn, former pastor in Lynnfield

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Futbal fini

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Working through a hard death

Opinion: Terry McGuire All life leads to, and from, the Mass

Opinion: George Weigel Christian number-crunching

Friday, February 04, 2011

Snow daze: Parishes, schools struggle to deal with storms

World Day for Consecrated Life celebrated Feb. 6

Opinion: Clark Booth Pondering some stats and more

Opinion: Dale O'Leary The splendor of truth and the gospel of life

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk The banality of infanticide

Opinion: George Weigel Aggie Catholic renaissance

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe God gets personal

Friday, January 28, 2011

Boston youth join March for Life

Seven transitional deacons ordained

Personal experiences motivate marchers

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Daniel Avila The Kneeler Revolution

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan Sargent Shriver: A model Catholic in public life

Opinion: Jerry Filteau Liturgy will be more formal, theologically deeper

Opinion: Clark Booth The bell tolls

Friday, January 21, 2011

Rallying for life

Westwood pastor named bishop in Indiana

The Church in China: A special report

Evangelization Sunday set for Jan. 23

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Father Richard M. Erikson Celebrating Evangelization Sunday and the joy of homecoming

Opinion: Scot Landry That all would know Jesus

Opinion: Debbie Rambo The 'Catch 22' for Haitian refugees

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan Our false gods

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe 'Santo Subito!'

Friday, January 14, 2011

Catholic Schools Admission Policy issued Jan. 12

Obituary: Catholics Come Home director dies suddenly

177 parishes to hold Holy Hours for Life Jan. 23

Flynn named new MCFL rally speaker

Archdiocese issues schools admissions policy

Pope names Father Christopher Coyne auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Opinion: Clark Booth Boxing Classics

Opinion: Father Romanus Cessario, O.P. Preparing for the Roman Missal, 3rd Edition: 'Consubstantial with the Father'

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Clear ethical thinking and the 'tyranny of relativism'

Opinion: Scot Landry Responding to criticism of the Caritas Christi sale

Opinion: George Weigel The Reagan centenary

Friday, January 07, 2011

Christmas in Jilin

Parish coat drives aid homeless, put faith into action

Father Thomas Morgan retiring from Salisbury

Pope will not intervene in Boston parish closures

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth All about hockey -- THE winter sport

Opinion: Dale O'Leary Where are the angels?

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk The single most important New Year's resolution

Opinion: George Weigel Reaffirming Catholic identity

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Doors, open and closed