
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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Maria Wagner appointed new superintendent of Catholic schools for Diocese of Springfield
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

Canadian government moves to delay expanding assisted suicide to include the mentally ill
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

Cardinal O’Malley Authorizes a Special Collection for Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief
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 Issues an Updated Report of Clerical Abuse
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

Bishop McManus Statement on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“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

Bishop da Cunha’s Reflection on the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI
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

Cardinal O’Malley Statement on the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“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

MCC Letter of Support for House Bill 5394 pertaining to Immigrants
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

Statement of the Massachusetts Bishop’s – Vote Yes on 4
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

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

Cardinal O’Malley Blesses New Food Pantry
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

Padre Pio showed the world that ‘God is real’
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 da Cunha’s Statement on Arrival of Migrants
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