Local pro-life leaders react to SCOTUS decision, reflect on entering 'post-Roe era'
BRAINTREE -- On June 24, Kathy Hill woke up in her hotel room in California, where she was visiting family members. When she checked her phone, she saw...
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Emmanuel awarded Cummings Foundation Grant to support business collaborative
Emmanuel College is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through the Cummings Foundation's $25 Million Grant...
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Cardinal reflects on Roe reversal, calls for support of women
BRAINTREE -- In a public statement and his weekly blog post released just hours after the Supreme Court handed down its decision overturning Roe v. Wade,...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
As a young seminarian, I spent some time in Germany studying German. There, in Bavaria, I was impressed by the fact that, in the center of each of the...
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Cardinal O’Malley’s statement on the overturning of Roe v. Wade
(The following statement was issued by Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley on June 24, 2022, in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s...
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Thousands gather for 'Jesus Is Here' Eucharistic Congress
LOWELL -- On June 18, the long-awaited "Jesus is Here" Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress drew over 3,000 people for a day filled with praise and worship,...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
On Saturday, I traveled to Pittsburgh to celebrate the priestly ordination of two Capuchins from my province -- Brother Andrew Corriente and Brother David...
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Men's group promotes Sacred Heart enthronement -- one home at a time
FAIRHAVEN -- The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and perhaps no one in Massachusetts appreciates this devotion more than the Men...
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Worcester bishop revokes Catholic status of Jesuit school
After a months-long impasse, A Jesuit middle school in Worcester, Massachusetts, has had its Catholic status revoked by the local bishop for defying his...
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Ursuline Girls Golf Team take MIAA State Championship, make school history
Dedham -- Tuesday, June 7, 2022, is a day that will go down in Ursuline sports history, as the 12-1 girls golf team brought home the program's first-ever...
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St. John's Seminary names new director of lay formation programs
After a comprehensive search conducted over the past year, St. John's Seminary has announced that Dr. Anthony Coleman will serve as the new director...
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Sister Christine Smith, last Blessed Sacrament Sister in the archdiocese, set to leave in June
Since 1914, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament have been a treasured presence in the Archdiocese of Boston as they tirelessly worked to share the charism...
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Award-winning CatholicTV show sheds light on palliative care
WATERTOWN -- Two healthcare professionals sit at a kitchen table, coffee mugs in hand, and talk about their work. They might have a topic chosen ahead...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Since the spring, Father Andrea Filippucci has been on loan to the Diocese of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. And now, Father Victor Vitug will be joining...
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Brett appointed chair of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
President Biden announced this week that James T. Brett has been appointed to serve as the Chairman of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual...
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Cardinal ordains five transitional deacons for Boston
BOSTON -- On June 4, five men marked one of the most important steps in their journey to the priesthood as Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley ordained...
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Malden Catholic hosts benefit concert for Ukrainian musicians
MALDEN -- Music can express powerful emotions in ways that words cannot. Knowing this from experience, Susanna Ogata thought it fitting to use music to...
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'So many small graces' -- Man attending Mass in all 50 states makes Boston stop
BOSTON -- Daniel Markham was one of a couple dozen people who attended the midday Mass at St. Anthony Shrine on Arch Street on June 2. For him, though,...
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St. Katharine Drexel parishioner leads Boston Juneteenth celebration
"The Lord assigns me to these organizations," explains Jumaada Abdal-Khallaq Henry Smith. A-K. Henry Smith is a busy Catholic, both at her home parish...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Friday, I went to St. Barbara Church in Woburn to celebrate the funeral Mass of Father Tom Powers, who passed away last Friday -- the 27th anniversary...
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Society of the Propagation of the Faith celebrates beatification of founder
SALEM -- On May 22, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith held a special Mass at St. Anne Parish in honor of the society's founder, Blessed...
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Planning Office for Urban Affairs breaks ground on Mattapan development
BOSTON -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley was joined by Gov. Charlie Baker; Bill Grogan, president of the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA);...
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Four Jesuits who served in archdiocesan parishes to be ordained
Among the 17 new priests who will be ordained for service in the Jesuits' Canadian and American Provinces are four who served in archdiocesan parishes...
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Eucharistic Congress tickets to be available at the door
BRAINTREE -- Although advanced sales are now closed, tickets for the Jesus is Here Eucharistic Congress will be available for purchase at the door to the...
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Charlestown says goodbye to its pastors
BRAINTREE -- The parishes in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston will be saying goodbye to their pastors this month. The two priests, Father Daniel...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Thursday evening, I attended the Catholic Charities Spring Celebration. We were happy that they were once again able to celebrate this vital fundraising...
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