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This Weekend’s Second Collection: The Missionary Childhood Association

As part of the annual Missionary Co-Operative Program, Maureen Crowley Heil, representing The Missionary Childhood Association, will speak at all Masses this weekend. The Missionary Childhood Association is one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies in the Archdiocese of Boston. Maureen will share stories of the missions and help us build a spiritual connection to others whose daily lives may be very different from ours. The Missionary Childhood Association is the official mission agency of the Catholic Church dedicated to assisting and supporting laypeople, priests, and religious in their evangelizing missionary work with children under the age of fourteen.

Envelopes are in the pews for this weekend’s second collection…

Archbishop Richard G. Henning

On Thursday, October 31, Archbishop Richard G. Henning was installed as the tenth bishop and seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston.

We welcome Archbishop Henning with joy, and offer our gratitude to Cardinal Seán O’Malley for his many years of service to the Archdiocese of Boston and the Church.

Please hold them both in your prayers during this time of transition.

October 31, 2024: Installation Mass for Archbishop-designate Richard G. Henning

Archbishop-designate Richard G. Henning will be installed as the tenth bishop and seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Due to limited space, the Installation will be by invitation only, yet participation in the event is possible via livestream. All are invited to watch the Installation Mass live on CatholicTV, beginning with the procession at 1:30 p.m.

The installation will begin with Archbishop-designate Henning entering the cathedral. It is traditional for him to knock on the cathedral’s doors, and be welcomed by Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, who will present the new archbishop to the assembly…

October 7: A Day of Prayer & Fasting for Peace in the World

Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world on October 7.

He says,

“In this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to “put itself at the service of humanity.”

Read more about how fasting relates to prayer…

Cardinal Sean’s Message to the Archdiocese of Boston Regarding Archbishop-elect Richard G. Henning, S.T.D, as Archbishop of Boston

August 5, 2024

Dear Friends,

This morning the Holy Father announced that he has named the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. as the tenth bishop and seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston.

Archbishop-elect Henning is currently the Bishop of the Diocese of Providence.

On behalf of the entire Archdiocese of Boston, including our priests, religious, deacons, and laity we welcome Archbishop-elect Richard Henning. We extend our deep gratitude to the Holy Father for this appointment demonstrating his ongoing pastoral care for the people of the Archdiocese…

This Weekend, June 29-30: Special Second Collection for Brazil

Cardinal Seán is asking the parishes of the the Archdiocese to once again step forward with a special collection to help our brothers and sisters in need in Brazil. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) works with Caritas Brazil, an agency of the Church in Brazil, and is assisting with the needs in Brazil today and will receive funds collected during this time…

June 29-30: Special Second Collection for Brazil

As you may know, the people of Brazil are experiencing the impacts of unprecedented floods which are causing enormous suffering, loss of life and the displacement of more than 600,000 people from their homes. Our Brazilian brothers and sisters here in Boston are deeply concerned about their relatives, friends, and other citizens in Brazil.

In response to the floods in Brazil, Cardinal Seán is asking the parishes of the the Archdiocese to once again step forward with a special collection in May or June to help our brothers and sisters in need in Brazil. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) works with Caritas Brazil, an agency of the Church in Brazil, and is assisting with the needs in Brazil today and will receive funds collected during this time…

Easter Collection for the Clergy Trust

At Easter time, you can help support priests like Fr. Marcos who are building stronger communities around them through their ministry, service, and outreach. Your support to the Easter Collection is crucial for Clergy Trust to continue caring for all of our active and senior priests.

This Weekend, March 2-3: Launch of the 2024 Catholic Appeal – “Forward in Faith”

This weekend, March 2-3, the 2024 Catholic Appeal will officially launch here in our parishes and across the Archdiocese. One of the most meaningful ways that we witness the presence of Christ and deepen the impact of our Church’s ministries is by supporting the Catholic Appeal.

As your pastor, I invite you to prayerfully consider extending your generosity to this year’s appeal. Many of you have already done so and I am deeply grateful. When our parishes reach their financial targets and participation goals, a portion of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our parishes.

March 2-3: Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Appeal for 2024 – Forward in Faith

Once a year, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese are asked to partner with one another to support their parish and the many outreach ministries by contributing to the Catholic Appeal. Many of you received a letter from Cardinal Seán requesting your early support of the 2024 Appeal, and I know that many of our parishioners have already responded – for that, I am deeply grateful.

On the weekend of March 2-3, the 2024 Catholic Appeal will officially launch across the Archdiocese. One of the most meaningful ways that we witness the presence of Christ and deepen the impact of our Church’s ministries is by supporting the Catholic Appeal. As your pastor, I strongly encourage you to join me in giving a gift to this year’s appeal…