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McDonough to conclude tenure as chancellor
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 2/3/2012
BRAINTREE -- James P. McDonough, widely credited with bringing financial stability to the archdiocese, has announced that he will be stepping down as chancellor of the Archdiocese of Boston.
Indy auxiliary pulls for Pats
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 2/3/2012
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the NFL made tickets available to the public for Super Bowl media day Jan. 31, they inadvertently invited the attention of a Catholic bishop and all of his followers on social media site Twitter.
Pastoral service collaboratives unveiled at regional meetings
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 2/3/2012
BRAINTREE -- As part of a three-phase consultation process, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Planning Commission (APPC) began releasing lists of proposed groupings for parish collaboration on their website last month following meetings with priests in each of the five regions of the archdiocese.
Medically vulnerable need compassion, not death, speaker says
By Christine M. WilliamsPosted: 2/3/2012
BOSTON -- The word compassion is taken from the Latin compati, which means "to suffer with."
Putting people "out of their misery" under the guise of helping them is not compassion, attested Wayne Cockfield. He urged those gathered at Massachusetts Citizens for Life's annual Assembly for Life, held at Faneuil Hall on Jan. 22, to oppose legislation that would legalize doctor prescribed death.
Boston bakery distributor practices 'Charity in Truth'
By Kenneth J. SouzaPosted: 2/3/2012
NEW BEDFORD -- As a Catholic, Andy LaVallee, founder and CEO of LaVallee's Bakery Distributors in Waltham, feels charitable work is his moral responsibility.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 2/3/2012
On Friday (1/20), I celebrated the funeral Mass of Sister Manuela Vencela at St. Anthony's Church, near Catholic University. Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Gonzalez was there along with many priests, religious and lay people who had known sister during the nearly four decades she had worked with the Hispanic community. I celebrated the Mass and preached. It was an honor to be able to do that for such a great religious, a real apostle to the people.
In public letter, Cardinal O'Malley urges action on HHS ruling
By Gregory L. TracyPosted: 2/2/2012
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley issued a letter to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Boston Jan. 31 urging action on the decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services not to modify a requirement that all health plans in the nation -- including those offered by most Catholic institutions -- provide coverage for contraceptives, sterilization and some abortion-inducing drugs.
McDonough to conclude his tenure as chancellor
Pilot StaffPosted: 1/31/2012
BRAINTREE- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley announced Jan. 30 that James P. McDonough will be leaving his post as Chancellor effective March 2nd. Mr. McDonough has served as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Boston for almost six years. During that time he has been responsible for reorganizing the financial management of the Archdiocese, including budget and financial reporting as well as the structure and functioning of the organization.
Boston youth rejoice standing for the Gospel of Life
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/27/2012
BRAINTREE -- Before the sun came up on Jan. 22 nearly 500 students from parishes and schools of the Archdiocese of Boston sat packed tightly on buses underway to the Youth Pilgrimage for Life to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life.
Seven ordained transitional deacons
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/27/2012
BOSTON -- At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley ordained to the diaconate five candidates for the Archdiocese of Boston, one for the Diocese of Springfield, and one for the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, on Jan. 21.
Archdiocese releases annual financial report
By Pilot StaffPosted: 1/27/2012
BRAINTREE -- The Archdiocese of Boston released Jan. 26 its annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011.
Visit to historic site prompts profound reaction on pilgrims
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/27/2012
WASHINGTON -- Because of a tight schedule, pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Boston at the March for Life skipped much of the sight-seeing plans for their time in Washington from Jan. 22 until Jan. 24.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 1/27/2012
Last Friday (1/13), I was visited by Father Kevin Deeley, who is returning after a number of years of service in the Navy. Our chaplains, when they return from the service, bring with them a wealth of experience that enriches our own diocesan life. I am sure Father Deeley will be no exception. He will be helping out in St. Raphael Parish in Medford as Father Kevin Toomey is on sabbatical. We welcome him back to the archdiocese!
Bishop Kennedy named Episcopal Vicar for the New Evangelization
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/20/2012
BRAINTREE -- Bishop Arthur L. Kennedy has been named Episcopal Vicar for the New Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley announced Jan. 18.
Msgr. Moroney named rector-elect of St. John's Seminary
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/20/2012
BRAINTREE -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley announced Jan. 18 that Msgr. James P. Moroney will succeed Bishop Arthur L. Kennedy as the twentieth rector of St. John's Seminary in Brighton, effective July 1.
Prayer service honors King's legacy
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/20/2012
DORCHESTER -- The archdiocese's Office for Black Catholics hosted an event to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with an Evening of Prayer and Song at St. Katherine Drexel Church, Jan. 15.
Deaf Catholics strengthen ties at conference
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/20/2012
BOSTON -- The Boston Archdiocesan Deaf Apostolate hosted the National Catholic Office for the Deaf's (NCOD) Pastoral Week 2012 Conference at the Hilton in Back Bay from Jan. 13 to Jan. 17.
Gallagher named Catholic Charities chairman
By Pilot StaffPosted: 1/20/2012
BOSTON -- Jan. 10, 2012 -- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston today announced the appointment of James D. Gallagher, executive vice president and board member at John Hancock Financial Services, as its chairman of the board of trustees. Gallagher succeeds Jeffrey Kaneb, vice president at HP Hood LLC, who completed two terms as chairman at the end of 2011.
Father Henry Chambers retires as pastor in Millis
By Father Robert M. O'GradyPosted: 1/20/2012
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley has accepted the request of Father Henry Chambers to resign as pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Millis, and at the same time has granted Father Chambers senior priest/retirement status. Both actions were effective on Jan. 1, 2012.
Father Jeremy St. Martin named new pastor in Townsend
By Father Robert M. O'GradyPosted: 1/20/2012
His appointment as pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Townsend was effective on Jan. 1, 2012 following Cardinal O'Malley's letter of appointment of Dec. 6, 2011.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 1/20/2012
In the cathedral we are blessed to have a community of Ge'ez Catholics and it was a joy to be with them for their celebration of the Epiphany last Friday (1/6). The Ge'ez Rite is something like the Catholic counterpart of the Coptic Church and the parishioners who comprise that community are Ethiopians and Eritreans. That in itself is, I think, a great witness to the faith: that despite the tensions that exist between those two nations, Catholics can come together to worship in communion. The celebration is very long and elaborate and there are a number of aspects that might seem unfamiliar to a Latin Rite Catholic. For example, the Mass was almost four hours, starting around 8:30 at night and continuing until after midnight. When they distribute Communion, it takes a whole team of people to do it, because one person is ringing a bell, another is holding an umbrella, another is holding a candle, another has the paten, and yet another person the chalice. The women and men also sit separately in the chapel.
Hundreds of local youth to attend March for Life
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/13/2012
BRAINTREE -- Nearly 480 youth and young adults from the Archdiocese of Boston will join Cardinal Seán O'Malley for the annual March for Life this year in Washington, D.C.
Sisters rally against human trafficking
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/13/2012
BRIGHTON -- At their motherhouse in Brighton, the Sisters of St. Joseph hosted Catholic women religious from the Greater Boston area, activists, and others for a prayer vigil against human trafficking in the Boston area and the world.
Boston to host national deaf Catholic conference
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/13/2012
BOSTON -- The Archdiocese of Boston's Deaf Apostolate will host the 2012 National Catholic Office for the Deaf Pastoral Week beginning Jan. 13 at the Hilton in Back Bay.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 1/13/2012
As I shared with you last week, after the Christmas events here in the archdiocese, I spent some time in Florida visiting my family. On New Year's Eve I returned to Boston to celebrate Mass at St. Leonard's Church in the North End. Each year I have a custom of ending the old year and beginning the New Year in prayer with the Mass. In Boston, those Masses have been associated with the pro-life movement and the promotion of the Gospel of Life in our midst. This year, we had the holy hour directed by Father Matt Williams, with rosary and benediction, followed by confessions, and then followed by the Eucharist. The Boston fireworks were going off as I finished my homily; it was a dramatic way to finish a homily -- with fireworks! We had a large number of people. Afterwards, we served sandwiches and coffee in the parish hall. It was a beautiful way to begin the New Year, asking God's blessing upon us, and encouraging people to become involved in the Church's promotion of life. This is particularly important as we begin this year in which we will be facing the issue of physician-assisted suicide, that we ask people's prayers to help them once again to respond to the demands of the Gospel of Life.
Cardinal pledges child protection 'at all times and in all places' on crisis anniversary
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 1/6/2012
Marking the 10th anniversary of the clergy abuse scandal, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley released a letter on Jan. 3, outlining the Archdiocese of Boston's ongoing response to the tragedy and continuing commitment to the protection of children.
Cardinal speaks on abuse crisis, need to 'rebuild trust'
By Antonio M. EnriquePosted: 1/6/2012
SOUTH END -- On Jan. 6, 2002 the Boston Globe began a series of articles revealing that archdiocesan officials reassigned Father John Geoghan to parish ministry even after it was known he had abused children in former assignments, sparking public outrage.
Cardinal O'Malley's letter
By Cardinal Seán P. O'MalleyPosted: 1/6/2012
My dear friends in Christ,
Ten years ago, in the early days of 2002, a problem with a history far deeper than any of us had imagined, that had been wreaking havoc along its course, exploded in the Church. We never can and never will forget our shock and revulsion at the revelations that for decades, children had been subjected to sexual abuse, devastating their lives and those of their families and loved ones. The magnitude of these horrendous crimes was made even greater by the abuse having been perpetrated by Catholic priests, who shattered the bond of trust placed in them by the people they had promised to serve.
Ten Years Later -- Reflections on the Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Archdiocese of Boston
By Cardinal Seán P. O'MalleyPosted: 1/6/2012
The life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Boston (and throughout the world) was forever changed by the revelations of clergy sexual abuse that dominated the news in January of 2002. Since that time much has happened in the Church and in society concerning recognition of the sexual abuse of minors, confronting these crimes and instituting protections to prevent these tragic violations of innocence from ever happening again. At this time, with a spirit of contrition and humility, with a commitment to vigilance and with gratitude for all who have given their time and effort to ensure that such abuse never again occur in the Church, we offer our reflections on the journey of the past decade.
Pro-family advocates defend Romney's record on life, marriage
By Michelle BaumanPosted: 1/6/2012
BOSTON (CNA) -- A group of nine individuals from pro-family organizations in Massachusetts have written an open letter defending Mitt Romney's record of protecting marriage, promoting a culture of life and supporting religious freedom during his time as governor of the state.
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