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Christmas 2023 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth involve a disparate group of people—the sinless virgin, the upright

Statement from Bishop Robert McManus on Blessing Ireegular Marriages or Same Sex Unions“Fiducia supplicans, issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and

“We thank the Holy Father for his love and care of all the people in the flock. We caution and make clear that the Holy

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley announced Dec. 9 that Pope Francis has named Father Cristiano Guilherme Borro Barbosa auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston. Bishop-Elect

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Bishop William D. Byrne was elected chairman-elect of the United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Communications at the annual

by Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 14, 2023 / 18:00 pm The House of Delegates of the American Medical Association (AMA) has rebuffed an effort to change

Hello and welcome, Our nation, once again, is witnessing a horrific and senseless act of violence with the rampage of deadly shootings in Lewiston, Maine. 

WHAT:  Cardinal Seán O’Malley will join the Planning Office for Urban Affairs of the Archdiocese of Boston and Caribbean Integration Community Development to celebrate the

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap. and businessman Jack Connors are being honored for their vision and leadership in creating an innovative model for Catholic

BRAINTREE — The Massachusetts Catholic Conference (MCC) is urging parishes to sound the alarm about two bills which would legalize physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts. In

 Two non-profit Boston-based affordable housing developers, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (the Planning Office) and Fenway Community Development Corporation (Fenway CDC), have purchased Our

Cardinal Seán O’Malley has written to pastors and the parishes of the Archdiocese regarding a growing humanitarian and societal crisis that is building in the

Unjust violence against innocent people can never be a means to justice in the world. The unprovoked attack on Israeli citizens and the State of

The sad and tragic historical truth is that the people of the Middle East have long suffered the scars and burdens of war.  Even in this

below please see the letter addressed to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education regarding the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework. Letter

The images and news reports coming out of the Island of Maui are heartbreaking. The wildfires have killed more than 100 people, left many injured

 “As priests, we serve to minister to people in times of great loss and tragedy. Often words are not enough to help families and friends

The news this morning that the Holy Father has appointed Bishop Christopher J. Coyne as Coadjutor Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Hartford is a great

Good afternoon, We want to take this opportunity to provide a follow up to Bishop Mark’s April 3, 2023, email regarding the “Satancon” convention, detailing

“On April 15, 2013, Boston experienced an unprecedented attack that took the lives of Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, MIT Police Officer Sean Collier

Good afternoon, Following is a message from Bishop Mark regarding the Archdiocese of Boston response to the upcoming “Satancon” convention scheduled for Boston in late

Archdiocese of Boston and Ukrainian Catholic Church to hold joint service on March 25th The people of Ukraine are our brothers and sisters standing firm

March 8, 2023The Massachusetts Legislature and Gov. Maura Healey are on the verge of passing a fiscal year 2023 supplemental budget. One of the line items in

 “This morning, I was notified that Pope Francis has renewed my appointment to the Council of Cardinals. It is an honor to serve in this

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis named five new members to his international Council of Cardinals and renewed the mandate of four current members, the

Springfield Bishop William D. Byrne has appointed Maria P. Wagner as the new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Springfield. Wagner, currently the

The Canadian government has introduced legislation to delay by one year plans to include mental illness among the list of conditions eligible for the country’s

The images coming out of Turkey and Syria following the February 6, 7.8 magnitude earthquake, are showing the world that the people there are experiencing

Bishop McManus has published an updated report following the review of all cases of sexual abuse of minors since the Worcester Diocese was established in

“The universal Church is profoundly saddened at the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, whose pontificate was an extraordinary gift to the Church and to

Today God has called to his eternal reward Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, bringing to an end the earthy journey of this faithful and humble servant

“Today a loving God called Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI home to his eternal reward for a lifetime of dedicated service to the Church. That service included

To Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano and Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, Aaron Michlewitz, The Massachusetts Catholic Conference is the public policy

Vote Yes on Question 4 In June of this year the Massachusetts legislature overwhelmingly passed into law a bill which provides a path for Massachusetts

WORCESTER – Bishop McManus led prayers at the 40 Days for Life campaign to end abortion, outside the Planned Parenthood abortion facility on Pleasant Street,

LYNN — Catholic Charities of Boston, in partnership with Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) and Lynn’s Food Security Task Force, opened the doors to its

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — St. Pio of Pietrelcina did not boast of his fame or holiness but instead showed that God “chooses the weak to

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued the following statement in response to the unexpected arrival of migrants on Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, September

Cardinal Seán O’Malley was joined Tuesday, June 28th by Bill Grogan, President of the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), and Donald Alexis, President of

BOSTON — In a show of solidarity with Asian American communities in the wake of increasing racism, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley celebrated Mass on May