Catholic Charities distributes Thanksgiving meals
DORCHESTER -- In collaboration with United Way's annual Thanksgiving Project, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston distributed meal kits...
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Neighbors serve neighbors at Dorchester food pantry
DORCHESTER -- The volunteers at Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry have a wide variety of ages and nationalities among them, but they are united by a common goal:...
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Archdiocese releases synthesis of local synodal reports
BRAINTREE -- The Archdiocese of Boston released its "Archdiocesan Synthesis" of the local process for the Synod on Synodality on Nov. 16. The document...
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Last Thursday, we had a Zoom meeting of the Executive Committee of the Papal Foundation. The foundation continues its work of supporting the many wonderful...
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Healy Award dinner honors service to Black Catholic community
WESTWOOD -- For the first time in three years, the Bishop James Augustine Healy Award Dinner was able to take place in person on Nov. 12 at St. Margaret...
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Forming the Future: Bellesini Academy supports students through after-school programming
LAWRENCE -- Bellesini Academy's school days are long by design. Students come for breakfast in the morning, stay for after-school activities, and return...
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West Roxbury teen's commitment to youth ministry leads to meeting with pope
WEST ROXBURY -- Justin Fannon's involvement with youth ministry started in his school and parish, but this year rose to the national level. More recently,...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Thursday, I was visited by Consuelo Isaacson of Friends of Caritas Cubana, who came accompanied by Carmen Maria Nodal Martinez, the new national director...
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Archdiocese releases summary of local Synod on Synodality process
The Archdiocese of Boston has released an "Archdiocesan Synthesis" of the local process of the Church-wide Synod on Synodality. The document was published...
Read MoreCouples mark wedding anniversaries at cathedral
BOSTON -- After 50 years, Ronald Falcione says he would marry his wife, Debbie, all over again. The couple met in college in Washington, D.C., when their...
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Contemplative Religious Communities: The Carmelites of Danvers
DANVERS -- Half a mile away from Bishop Fenwick High School is the Monastery of St. Therese, a community of Carmelite nuns who have been a beacon of faith...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
As I mentioned in my previous post, I was in Rome this past week for activities related to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. This...
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Cambridge Matignon School announces new center for civics education
CAMBRIDGE -- In the midst of celebrations marking their 75th anniversary, Cambridge Matignon School has announced the formation of a new initiative: the...
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Msgr. Strahan indicted on sexual abuse of minor
The Archdiocese of Boston released the following statement Nov. 8: The Archdiocese of Boston has been informed that a Middlesex County Grand Jury has...
Read MoreCatholic legal professionals honored at Lawyers Guild Red Mass
BOSTON -- After going three years without holding their signature event due to the pandemic, the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Boston held their annual Red...
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Forming the Future: St. Raphael School, Medford, honors first responders
MEDFORD -- When Diane Guarino became the principal of St. Raphael School this year, one of the first things she asked her pastor was whether they could...
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Catholic in Recovery addiction healing program comes to archdiocese
IPSWICH -- Deacon Jim Greer came across Catholic in Recovery while researching addiction recovery services. As co-chair of the archdiocese's opioid...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Thursday evening, I attended the Diamonds of Dorchester Gala to benefit the St. Mary's Center for Women and Children. This year, instead of honoring...
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All are called to advance the Gospel at World Mission Sunday Mass
LOWELL -- Maureen Heil had two questions for those gathered at St. Michael Church in Lowell for Mass on World Mission Sunday, Oct. 23. First, she asked...
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Mass. Bishops urge 'yes' vote on Question 4
BRAINTREE -- The bishops of the four dioceses of Massachusetts are adding their voice to those urging a yes vote on Question 4 that would give Massachusetts...
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Social Justice Convocation focuses on immigration
BOSTON -- The 14th annual Archdiocesan Social Justice Convocation took place on Oct. 22, this year examining the issue of immigration on both a global...
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U.S. Melkite Catholics welcome new bishop to his cathedral in Roslindale
In a Divine Liturgy, Bishop Francois Elias Beyrouti was installed on Oct. 19 in the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Roslindale as the sixth eparch of...
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Catholic Schools Foundation raises funds for Ukrainian refugee students
BOSTON -- The Mosakowski Family Foundation, in cooperation with the Catholic Schools Foundation, has made a gift of $100,000 to give tuition assistance...
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From Cardinal Seán's blog
Last Saturday, we had the joy of ordaining nine new permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Boston at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. There were many...
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