Cardinal, new superintendent welcome students back to school
BRIGHTON -- For almost 400 pre-K-eighth-grade students at St. Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton, Aug. 28 was the first day of a new school year. It...
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Msgr. Salocks honored at St. John's Seminary opening Mass
BRIGHTON -- Sometimes, people will ask Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley why St. John's Seminary in Brighton exists. To the cardinal, this question...
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Lawrence Maronite parish bids farewell to Chorbishop Elie Mikhael
St. Anthony of Padua (Maronite) Parish in Lawrence wished a fond farewell to its previous pastor, now Chorbishop Elie Mikhael. Pope Francis named Chorbishop...
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Archdiocese launching new youth ministry initiative
BRAINTREE -- "Skibidi is complicated," says Patrick Krisak, director of faith formation and missionary discipleship for the Archdiocese of Boston. "Skibidi"...
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Archdiocese rolls out new Catholic Family Medical Leave benefit
BRAINTREE -- The Archdiocese of Boston has recently announced Catholic Family Medical Leave (CFML), a new benefit for lay employees of the archdiocese,...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
This past weekend, the Secular Discalced Carmelites held their annual National Congress in Wakefield. So, Loretta Gallagher, one of the event's organizers,...
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Carmelite Congress draws hundreds for prayer, community in Wakefield
WAKEFIELD -- The vendor hall of the 2024 Congress of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS), which took place from Aug. 22 to 25 at the Sheraton...
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Weymouth parish summer camps help build connections with youth
WEYMOUTH -- Rich Fazzi, director of youth programs and communications at Immaculate Conception Parish in Weymouth, sees a clear connection between God...
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New superintendent begins school year with a vision for the future
BRAINTREE -- Eileen McLaughlin may be the superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston, but she still thinks of herself as the elementary...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Saturday, I went to Pittsburgh for the profession of solemn vows of three of our friars, Brother Connor, Brother Ryan, and Brother Jose Antonio. It...
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Weymouth parish window honors Blessed Father McGivney
WEYMOUTH -- To Michael Martino, the art of making stained-glass windows is not only a trade, but a vocation. Speaking to The Pilot on Aug. 19, Martino...
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Cheverus profiles: August 'Gus' Niewenhous of St. Mary Parish in Winchester
WINCHESTER -- From the pulpit of St. Mary Parish in Winchester, August "Gus" Niewenhous can see generations of parish history "rolling" out before his...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Thursday, we had our annual St. John Vianney Cookout for our priests and seminarians. As always, Father Brian Kiely and the whole community of Pope...
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Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur 175th anniversary: Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center of Ipswich
It is described as "magical," "therapeutic," and "transformative" by parents, teachers, and members of the local community. Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center...
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Lawrence Catholic Academy celebrates topping-off ceremony
LAWRENCE -- As it was hoisted high off the ground by a crane, the final beam to complete the superstructure of the new Lawrence Catholic Academy (LCA)...
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Priests share fellowship at annual Vianney Cookout
WESTON -- The halls of Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary reverberated with laughter and excited chatter on Aug. 8 as priests from across the archdiocese...
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Catholic Night at Red Sox is Sept. 7
BRAINTREE -- The Archdiocese of Boston will celebrate its 11th annual Catholic Night with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:10...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
As you all know by now, the announcement was made early Monday morning that the Holy Father has selected Archbishop-elect Richard Henning of Providence...
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Boston's new archbishop introduced at press conference
BRAINTREE -- Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard G. Henning of Providence to succeed Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley as Archbishop of Boston. Cardinal...
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The name of the bishop in the Eucharistic Prayer
The naming of the diocesan bishop in the Eucharistic Prayer reminds us of our unity with him and through him with the other Churches of the world, and...
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Getting to know Archbishop-elect Henning
The Pilot spoke with Archbishop-elect Richard G. Henning at the Pastoral Center in Braintree on Aug. 5, immediately after the press conference announcing...
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Local faith leaders praise Cardinal O'Malley for 21 years of collaboration
BRAINTREE -- In the wake of the Aug. 5 announcement that Bishop Richard G. Henning of Providence had been appointed to succeed Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley...
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Luncheon recognizes Carmelite Sisters for service at Marian Manor
BOSTON -- When South Boston resident Nancy Drinan first heard that Marian Manor would shut down, it messed up her plans for the future. Drinan lives only...
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Stoughton parish proud of local Olympian's achievements
BRAINTREE -- When Mary Ann Caldwell of Stoughton turned on her TV to watch Frederick Richard represent the U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team at the 2024 Olympics...
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