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October 22, 2020 - Cardinal O’Malley Statement Pope Francis comments on Civil Unions
Quite understandably, the Holy Father’s recent statements concerning civil unions have captured the attention of the world press, because many people are anxious for the Church to change its positi
October 13, 2020 - The Holy See Determines Allegation Against Rev. John P. Carroll Unsubstantiated; Remains Restricted from Ministry/Senior Priest Status
The Archdiocese of Boston announced today that the Holy See has determined that an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor involving Rev. John P. Carroll is unsubstantiated. Fr.
October 6, 2020 - Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley Statement Welcomes Holy Father's Third Encyclical, “Fratelli tutti”
Pope Francis has given the Church his third encyclical letter, Fratelli tutti, a comprehensive examination of a broad range of issues within countries, and globally across nations and peoples at th
October 1, 2020 - Permanent Diaconate Ordination
On Saturday, October 3, the Rite of Ordination to the Order of Deacon will take place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Please click on the below link to download the Mass program.
September 25, 2020 - Cardinal Sean O'Malley Statement on Massachusetts Roe Act Legislation
Our country and our Commonwealth are faced these days with multiple issues that are both empirically complex and profoundly moral in their content and consequences.
September 24, 2020 - Former Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford Jr. Headlines Annual Celebration of the Priesthood Dinner
Virtual Event Supports Health and Wellbeing Active and Senior Priests
September 11, 2020 - The Holy See Dismisses John P. Lyons from the Clerical State
The Archdiocese of Boston today announced that the Holy See has dismissed John P. Lyons from the clerical state.
September 10, 2020 - Archdiocese of Boston Announcement Regarding Rev. James Gaudreau
The Archdiocese of Boston announced today that Rev. James Gaudreau, former pastor of St.
August 2, 2020 - Archdiocese of Boston Statement on the recent Boston Marathon bombing death penalty decision; Cardinal's previous July 24 blog post on executions
“While we have not analyzed the details of the recent court decision we acknowledge that it has brought considerable further pain to the families and loved ones of those lost in the Marathon bombin