Signature drive seeks to repeal abortion law – Catholic Free Press
By Tanya Connor | The Catholic Free PressMassachusetts Catholic bishops and priests are supporting an effort to suspend, and ultimately repeal, the state’s new law that allows abortions up until birth. Even people who say they are pro-choice have signed a referendum petition requesting a ballot question to let voters decide whether to reject or […]
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a Transformative Opportunity for Children
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), which provides a nonrefundable Federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations. States must formally elect to opt-in to the program in order for the children in that state to be eligible for scholarships funded […]
Mass. Bishops back petition to suspend late-term abortion law
The Pilot Wes Cipolla Pilot Staff BRAINTREE — Massachusetts’ four Catholic bishops are urging the faithful to oppose a newly signed law expanding late-term abortion access, calling it a “tragedy” that puts pregnant women and unborn children at risk and asking Catholics to support an effort to suspend it. See rest of article here.
Massachusetts Bishops Issue Letter on Abortion Law
The Catholic Free Press Massachusetts bishops issue letter on abortion law September 24, 2026 A Message from Archbishop Richard G. Henning of Boston, Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha of Fall River, and Bishop William D. Byrne of Springfield, for the Clergy, Religious, and Lay Faithful of Massachusetts.In June during […]
Ballot measure seeks to halt late-term abortion law
The Pilot Ballot measure seeks to halt late-term abortion law Wes Cipolla Pilot Staff Local Friday 18th of September 2026 BRAINTREE — The calls started pouring into Myrna Maloney Flynn’s office after Aug. 10. That day, Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation, titled “An Act Prioritizing Patient Access to Care,” which drastically expanded late-term abortion in […]
What is the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program?
Many people are unaware that last July 2025, Congress passed a new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program that will begin this January. The optional program is available for states where governors select to opt in. If Massachusetts participates, children in grades K-12 across the Commonwealth (public and private school students) will benefit from a variety […]
Marking September 11 Anniversary
Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers and Encourages Continued Commitment to be Instruments of Peace WASHINGTON – “As conflicts intensify around the world, let us renew our commitment to be Christ’s instruments of peace in an increasingly fractured and divided world,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in a statement […]
Statement of the Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Jim Driscoll
Today we mourn the passing of James F. Driscoll, recently retired Executive Director of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference. Appointed in 2011, Jim led the public policy ministry for the four Catholic dioceses of Massachusetts effectively for fifteen years before retiring earlier this year due to health considerations. He served with great dedication and was committed […]
Bishop Bryne Op-Ed on the Abortion Bill – Springfield Republican
Abortion is a very serious topic. I think we can all agree on that. In my 30-plus years of ministry I have worked with many women and men who experienced an abortion, either personally, as a family member or as a close friend. My experience is that it is difficult, and often brings pain, sometimes […]
American College of Pediatricians Condemn Massachusetts Law Expanding Abortion Until Birth
For Immediate Release:August 11, 2026 For More Information Contact:connect@acpeds.org Pediatricians Condemn Massachusetts Law Expanding Abortion Until Birth New law abandons protections for viable preborn children Atlanta, GA — Yesterday, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law the “Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act,” removing previous statutory restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks and allowing abortions later […]