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News and Updates

Cardinal Seán’s Message to the People of the Archdiocese on the Issue of Systemic Racism

Cardinal Seán’s Message to the People of the Archdiocese on the Issue of Systemic Racism

Click the link to view the Cardinal’s video message. The text of the Cardinal’s message is available below.  June 5, 2020 Dearly Beloved in Christ, For four hundred and one years this land, which would become the United States of

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Reflections from Parishioner Odessa Sanchez: “This subject is really hard to speak about…”

Reflections from Parishioner Odessa Sanchez: “This subject is really hard to speak about…”

As a Catholic community this week our hearts are heavy having witnessed the brutal murder of George Floyd. Catholics of color are devastated, terrified, and exhausted by the continued systemic, institutional, and implicit racism in the United States and even

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Interfaith & Multi-Congregational Witness – Sunday, June 7 at 4:00pm at The Village Church

Interfaith & Multi-Congregational Witness – Sunday, June 7 at 4:00pm at The Village Church

“My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life,” -Pope Francis, Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 St. John-St. Paul Collaborative is dedicated

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May 30, 2020: Cardinal Seán’s Statement on the Killing of George Floyd

May 30, 2020: Cardinal Seán’s Statement on the Killing of George Floyd

In Boston we are physically miles away from Minneapolis. But no American city, and, really, no American citizen is separated from what we have seen this week in vivid detail. The killing of George Floyd has catalyzed reactions across the nation. It

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Introducing Fr. David Brogan

Introducing Fr. David Brogan

A few weeks ago, we shared the news that Fr. Robert would be leaving us at the end of the summer to take up his new assignment as pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish in Dover and St. Theresa Parish in

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Important Reopening Changes: Please Read

Important Reopening Changes: Please Read

In my message to you last Saturday, I talked about the preparations that must be made, and the restrictions and guidelines that parishes must comply with, before resuming public Masses. The Archdiocese has been very clear that parishes should not

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Reopening – An Important Message from Fr. Jim

Reopening – An Important Message from Fr. Jim

As you know, Governor Baker has announced that houses of worship can resume services, within the specific guidelines he has issued, in Phase 1 of the re-opening plan for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Archdiocese of Boston has provided parishes

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Saint John School Principal Announcement from Fr. Jim

Saint John School Principal Announcement from Fr. Jim

I am thrilled to announce that Mrs. Siobhan Mahoney will be the next principal of Saint John School, starting on July 1, 2020. Our Selection Committee (comprised of Bryan Belton, Kerrie Grover, Katie Jarvis, Traci Medeiros, Christian Rubio, Jackie Welham,

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When Can We Re-Open?

When Can We Re-Open?

As you know, Governor Baker has announced more details of the “four-phase approach” to re-opening in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including the welcome news that houses of worship are included in Phase 1 of the plan.  The Archdiocese remains committed

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May 17: A Message from Fr. Jim on the 6th Sunday of Easter

May 17: A Message from Fr. Jim on the 6th Sunday of Easter

I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me, because I live and you will live. On that day you will realize

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