MCC Public Comments to Mass. Health and Physical Education Framework
below please see the letter addressed to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education regarding the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework. Letter
Cardinal Authorizes a Special Collection for Maui Relief
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 and missing, and destroyed homes and businesses. Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with the people of Maui including all suffering from this tragedy, while also invoking God’s blessing of […]
Cardinal O’Malley Statement on the Newton Tragedy
“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 come to terms with the loss of a loved one. We look to God for answers. We seek to understand. Often, we simply cannot make sense of what has happened. But […]
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley Statement on Appointment of Bishop Christopher J. Coyne as Coadjutor Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Hartford
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 blessing for the faithful and all served by the Hartford Archdiocese. I join with the entire Archdiocese of Boston to offer our congratulations to Bishop Coyne on receiving this wonderful […]
follow up to Bishop Mark’s April 3, 2023, email regarding the “Satancon” convention
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 Cardinal Seán’s plan for a prayerful Archdiocese of Boston response to the upcoming event. The organizers are holding this event in Boston from April 28-30 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. […]
Cardinal O’Malley Statement in advance of the 10th anniversary of the April 15th Boston Marathon bombing
“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 and Boston Police Sgt. Dennis Simmonds. We will never forget them. Each of their lives was a unique expression of love, concern for others, and courage. They will remain in our prayers as […]
A message from Bishop Mark regarding the Archdiocese of Boston response to the upcoming “Satancon” convention
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 April: Peace be with you, On behalf of Cardinal Seán, please allow me to share our plan in light of the upcoming “Satancon” convention which will be held in Boston […]
Lenten Service for Ukraine: Praying for Peace
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 in the face of aggression and unimaginable suffering, war, death and destruction. More than one year after the Russian invasion, the Archdiocese of Boston and Ukrainian Catholic Church will join […]
MCC Urges Legislators to Provide Additional Funding for Migrants
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 the budget would provide funding to expand emergency shelters and related educational costs for the fast-growing population of migrants flowing into the state over the past several months. “The proposed $86 […]
Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley Statement on Reappointment to Council of Cardinals
“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 capacity, and I am grateful for the Holy Father’s faith and confidence in my assistance. With membership drawn from throughout the world, the Council advises Pope Francis on matters concerning […]