Ven. Augustus Tolton play to tour Massachusetts communities
BOSTON -- St. Luke Productions, a Catholic theater company that produces plays and films about various saints, will be touring its original play "Tolton:...
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St. Barbara Parish rallies behind Eagle Scout to honor late pastor
WOBURN -- At St. Barbara Parish, what started as one young parishioner's Eagle Scout project has turned into a community-wide fundraiser to honor their...
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Pope St. John XXIII launches podcast for men discerning priesthood
WESTON -- Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary is trying a new way to reach their demographic. Capitalizing on the popularity of podcasts, the seminary...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last weekend, I visited Puerto Rico at the invitation of Archbishop Roberto Gonzales to join in the observances of the 500th anniversary of the Cathedral...
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Cardinal highlights importance of grandparents at St. Anne novena
STURBRIDGE -- The presence of a cardinal at St. Anne's Shrine excited worshippers, who filled the pavilion for the closing of the 135th Annual Novena...
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Malta Walks minister to Boston's homeless
BOSTON -- Every other Wednesday evening, members of the Order of Malta and their friends gather at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. As night falls, they...
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Cheverus Awards to be presented Oct. 2 after two-year pause
BRAINTREE -- After a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the archdiocese will once again hold the annual Cheverus Award ceremony at the Cathedral...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Friday, I went to MCI Concord to visit the inmates and celebrate confirmations. Deacon Tom Anthony, who has ministered in the prison system for many...
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Contemplative religious communities: Carmelites witness to faith in Roxbury for over 130 years
This article is the first in an occasional series on the contemplative religious communities in the Archdiocese of Boston. BOSTON -- Most religious...
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Everett parish holds retreat, community Mass for quinceaneras
EVERETT -- Recognizing a widespread desire among their Hispanic families, and the need for better education around its religious dimension, St. Anthony...
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Fenway Park Catholic Night honors Catholic community representatives
BOSTON -- About 500 people from the parishes and ministries of the Archdiocese of Boston attended the Red Sox game on July 25 for Catholic Night, where...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Sunday, I went to St. Mary's in Plymouth for a Mass and procession that was part of the parish's Holy Ghost Feast. This is a tradition that...
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Archdiocese announces plan to sell Dorchester church
The Archdiocese of Boston announced July 17 that it is seeking bids for the potential sale of St. Christopher Church in Dorchester's Columbia Point...
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Scapular promoted in parishes on Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
MEDFORD -- As Catholics around the world observed the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, some communities in the Archdiocese of Boston offered the laity...
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Local youth join Holy Land gathering with Latin Patriarch
Some 250 young men and 300 young women offered themselves for the priesthood and religious life at a vocational meeting of young Catholics from around...
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Emmanuel College names Mary K. Boyd as next president
BOSTON -- Following a comprehensive nationwide search, Emmanuel College announced June 28 that Mary K. Boyd has been named the school's 13th president. The...
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Pilot earns seven 2021 Catholic Media Awards
BRAINTREE -- The Pilot was honored with seven awards from the Catholic Media Association for its work in 2021. The awards were announced at the association's...
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Massachusetts bishops oppose late-term abortion bill
BOSTON -- The Massachusetts Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts, released a statement on July 13 voicing...
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South shore parish takes major step towards building a new church
BRAINTREE -- The growth in Catholic families participating in parish life in communities in the South Shore region has increased substantially in recent...
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Archdiocese announces plan to sell St. Christopher, Dorchester
(The Archdiocese of Boston released the following statement on July 17 regarding the possible sale of St. Christopher Church in Dorchester, a worship...
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