Mass marks beginning of synodal process in archdiocese
BOSTON -- As the global Church began its new liturgical year, a Mass celebrating the initiation of the "synodal way" took place at the Cathedral of the...
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Cardinal, metropolitan express desire for unity on feast of St. Andrew
BOSTON -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley's long tradition of visiting Boston's Greek Orthodox Metropolis for their patronal feast day took on an even greater...
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Parishes urged to be on the lookout for email scams
BRAINTREE -- Last June, many people on the contact list of St. Stephen Parish in Framingham received emails claiming to come from the parish, asking the...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Thursday evening, I took part in a Zoom panel discussion on the life of Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete and presenting a new book of his works called "The Relevance...
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Discussion highlights legacy of Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete
CHICAGO -- A virtual panel discussion took place on Nov. 18 promoting a new book, "The Relevance of the Stars: Christ, Culture, and Destiny," a collection...
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Forming the Future: Academy of Notre Dame promotes 'Laudato si'' through environmental learning spaces
TYNGSBORO -- Located on over 200 acres of land, the Academy of Notre Dame (NDA) is well situated to use the natural environment in its academic subjects....
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Grant to help Catholic Charities expand outreach
DORCHESTER -- As volunteers gathered to help bundle Thanksgiving meals for those in need, Catholic Charities of Boston announced Nov. 19 it has received...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
On Saturday morning, we held our 13th annual Archdiocesan Social Justice Convocation, which was held in a virtual format once again this year. We began...
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Social Justice Convocation explores message of Pope Francis
BRAINTREE -- Taking place almost two years into a global pandemic, the archdiocese's 13th annual Social Justice Convocation was held in a virtual format...
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Order of Malta presents awards at annual Mass
How do we serve? As Catholics, we all must ask ourselves that question. How do we use our God-given gifts in service to the Lord and one another? Two...
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Marian conference brings pilgrimage experience closer to home
QUINCY -- According to its organizers, the two people at the heart of the Boston Marian Conference were Jesus and Mary. Guided by prayerful discernment,...
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Healy and Ruffin Awards presented at cathedral
BOSTON -- Continuing the tradition of celebrating those who have served the archdiocese's Black Catholic community, the Bishop James Augustine Healy Award...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Friday, I was happy to participate in a Come and See vocations retreat with 12 men, held at St. John's Seminary and St. John the Baptist in Quincy. I...
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Year of the Eucharist to conclude with Eucharistic Congress in 2022
BRAINTREE -- After two years of planning, postponements, and replanning, the archdiocese has opened registration for the upcoming Eucharistic Congress,...
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Pandemic experience inspires Boston Cathedral Singers' first album
BOSTON -- While the coronavirus pandemic prevented many types of artistic and community activities, it also bore unexpected blessings as people found creative...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Thursday, I was very happy to participate in the virtual Adopt-a-Student celebration held for Cathedral High School. We are happy that they were so...
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Vocations Office to release follow-up of popular discernment video series
BRAINTREE -- Following the popularity of his online video series "Scivias," Father Michael Zimmerman will release a follow-up series in January 2022 to...
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Forming the Future: Student awards, public speaking strengthen community at Bishop Fenwick High School
PEABODY -- Every morning at Bishop Fenwick High School starts with a meeting for at least one grade, promoting community among students through two unique...
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D'Arrigo honored for service to priests
The recently retired executive director of Clergy Trust, Joe D'Arrigo, recently received the inaugural St. Joseph Exemplar Opificum ("A Model of All Who...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Thursday, I traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, to attend Catholic Leadership Institute's Philanthropy Conference. I gave them an address Thursday...
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St. Augustine School classes adopt, celebrate new patron saints
ANDOVER -- It looked as though the saints had come marching in at St. Augustine Church on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, as students from the parish school, many...
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