Two Catholic high grads earn statewide environmental scholarship
SOMERVILLE -- Students from Malden Catholic High School and Xaverian Brothers High School were among eight high school graduates who received the Henry...
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Clergy Trust honors priests at Regina Cleri gathering
WEST END -- Under tents set up on the grounds of Regina Cleri, about 250 people gathered on Sept. 15 for "One Mission, Stronger Communities," a dinner...
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Cardinal's statement on immigrants flown to Martha's Vineyard
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley released the following statement Sept. 16 reacting to news about the roughly 50 Venezuelan migrants who were flown to...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
On Sunday, I went to the Fatima Shrine in Holliston to celebrate a Mass to mark the 75th anniversary of the Xaverian Missionaries in the United States....
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Cardinal's statement on immigrants flown to Martha's Vineyard
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley released the following statement Sept. 16 reacting to news about the roughly 50 Venezuelan migrants who were flown to...
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Cardinal O'Malley offers condolences on passing of Queen Elizabeth
BRAINTREE -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley added his voice to the many religious and civic leaders around the world offering their condolences after...
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Dedham Life Teen program prepares for silver anniversary
DEDHAM -- Elizabeth DeRosa knows the importance of invitation. When she was a teenager, her youth minister invited her to attend Life Teen, the weekly...
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Hundreds gather for Charismatic Renewal Services fall congress
FRAMINGHAM -- Close to 700 people attended the Charismatic Renewal Services of the Archdiocese of Boston (CRSB) fall congress, which was held at St. Stephen...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Early September is the time when we celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit at our three seminaries to begin the academic year. The first of those was Pope...
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Catholic schools in archdiocese begin new year
LYNN -- Sacred Heart School was one of many Catholic schools beginning a new academic year in the first week of September. On Sept. 7, the students, preschool...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
I was in Rome this past week for the consistory, at which the Holy Father created 20 new cardinals, including Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego. It...
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Program trains new college grads as faith-centered Catholic educators
BRAINTREE -- At the very time when schools across the country are facing a shortage of teachers, the new St. Thomas More Teaching Fellows program is ushering...
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Local deacon recounts journey from homelessness to nuclear scientist
WAKEFIELD -- Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, Deacon Tam Tran says he did not recognize God walking with him throughout much of his life....
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Thursday, I met with Xaverian Missionaries Superior General Father Fernando Garcia and Local Superior Father Rocco Puopolo. Father Garcia has been...
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Quincy collaborative hosts 'mental health night'
QUINCY -- On Aug. 18, the St. John the Baptist-St. Joseph Parish Collaborative hosted the first of what they hope will be a series of "mental health nights,"...
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Contemplative religious communities: The Poor Clares of Jamaica Plain
JAMAICA PLAIN -- Pink-flowered dogwood trees and a statue of St. Francis of Assisi greet those who approach the Franciscan Monastery of St. Clare on Centre...
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Msgr. Robert Oliver named judicial vicar
BRAINTREE -- Msgr. Robert Oliver, BH, has been appointed as judicial vicar for the Archdiocese of Boston. He will begin in this position Sept. 1, succeeding...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Aug. 11 was the feast of St. Clare. So, the following Saturday, I visited the Poor Clares in Andover to celebrate Mass with them. At the end of the Mass,...
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