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Local Stories
Vatican rejects appeal of Scituate church relegation
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/18/2012
SCITUATE -- The Archdiocese of Boston called for the end of an eight-year vigil at a former church in Scituate, after the Vatican upheld the decision of the archdiocese to convert the building for secular use.
Archdiocese's All-night Eucharistic Vigil marks 40 years
By Christopher S. Pineo Posted: 5/18/2012
BOSTON -- For 40 years, Barbara A. Keville has worked and strived to keep an apostolate dedicated to the Eucharist alive in the Archdiocese of Boston.
Boston Order of Malta leads annual pilgrimage to Lourdes
By Christopher S. Pineo Posted: 5/18/2012
BRAINTREE -- Ten-year-old Luke Dillon was excited to visit Lourdes, France -- not as a tourist, but a pilgrim seeking healing.
Cardinal invites ecclesial realities to cathedral Pentecost Vigil
By Christopher S. Pineo Posted: 5/18/2012
BRAINTREE -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley has invited all of the ecclesial movements and ethnic apostolates in the archdiocese to gather for the Solemn Vigil of Pentecost at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Saturday, May 26.
Father Kevin Deeley new pastor in Andover
By Donis TracyPilot CorrespondentPosted: 5/18/2012
For the past two weeks Father Kevin Deeley, newly appointed pastor of St. Michael Parish in North Andover, has been familiarizing himself with his new parish -- and so far, he is very impressed.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 5/18/2012
Last Thursday (May 3), I celebrated a Mass for the Catholic School Foundation's second class of CSF Scholars. These are children who are receiving scholarships as they graduate from our Catholic primary schools, so that they can continue on to Catholic high schools. At the Mass they are given a pin to honor their achievement.
Cardinal presides over 'symphonic homage and prayer' at Symphony Hall
By Donis TracyPilot CorrespondentPosted: 5/11/2012
BOSTON -- Boston's Symphony Hall served as a meeting point for representatives of the Catholic and Jewish communities of Boston May 6, as more than 2,000 people gathered to hear a "symphonic homage and prayer" entitled "The Suffering of the Innocents" presided over by Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley.
Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults award recipients
Posted: 5/11/2012
YOUTH AWARDS
Middle School Awards
The ST. DOMINIC SAVIO AWARD is an Archdiocesan award presented to Middle School youth (6th-8th grade) who witness to their faith in the Lord Jesus by their commitment to serving the needs of their parish and/or school.
Anti-trafficking discussed in Boston
By Sister Joanne GallagherSpecial to The PilotPosted: 5/11/2012
BRIGHTON -- Over 225 participants gathered for a symposium on consumerism and the many faces of human trafficking in Boston May 5.
CatholicTV honored as 'Television Station of the Year'
By Pilot StaffPosted: 5/11/2012
WATERTOWN -- It was announced this month that the Gabriel Award for "Religious Television Station of the Year" will be awarded to two nationally recognized Catholic television networks by the Catholic Academy for Communications Arts Professionals (CACAP). The CatholicTV Network will receive the honor this year as "Religious Television Station of the Year" alongside the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). The CatholicTV Network was honored as the "Religious Television Station of the Year" in 2010 as well.
Father John Delaney new pastor in Haverhill
By Donis TracyPilot CorrespondentPosted: 5/11/2012
Father John Delaney, who was appointed April 10 as pastor of Sacred Hearts Parish in Haverhill, always tries to make himself available to others.
Mass. now most Catholic state
By Pilot Staff and wire reports Posted: 5/11/2012
BOSTON -- Massachusetts replaced Rhode Island last week as the most heavily Catholic state in the Union.
Parish honors long-time pastor with 'mortgage burning'
By Christopher S. Pineo Posted: 5/11/2012
DUXBURY -- Parishioners of Holy Family Parish in Duxbury fulfilled a life-long goal for a beloved former pastor when they "burned the mortgage" at a celebration of the anniversary of his ordination, on April 28.
Young people and leaders honored at annual ONE Awards Banquet
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/11/2012
RANDOLPH -- The Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults (ONE) honored 120 youth, young adults, and their leaders in ministry from 46 parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese of Boston at an awards banquet on May 2.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 5/11/2012
Friday (4/27) I was very pleased to attend the annual American Cardinal's Dinner to benefit the Catholic University of America. The dinner is held every year to raise money to fund scholarships to help many deserving students to have an opportunity to attend CUA, including many from the Boston area. Each year, it is held in a different city, and this year it was hosted by Cardinal George in Chicago. There was a beautiful Mass in Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, presided over by Cardinal George. I was very pleased to see the new renovations of the cathedral. Like our cathedral, the Cathedral the Holy Cross, the Cathedral of Chicago was built by the famous architect Patrick Keely. However, they had a fire and were forced to do extensive renovations, but they turned out just marvelously.
Young people gather for Eucharistic Congress
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/4/2012
BOSTON -- At the Fifth Annual Eucharistic Congress for College Students and Young Adults, young Catholics explored the importance of the Eucharist in the Catholic faith with sacraments, speakers and a procession through the North End.
Abuse allegation against Father Mendicoa found 'unsubstantiated'
By Pilot StaffPosted: 5/4/2012
BRAINTREE -- The Archdiocese of Boston announced April 30 that it has found unsubstantiated claims of child sex abuse made in August against Father John M. Mendicoa. The alleged incident dated back to the 1980's
Father Paul Soper named interim director of Pastoral Planning Office
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/4/2012
BRAINTREE -- The Archdiocese of Boston announced April 30 that Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley has appointed Father Paul R. Soper, pastor of St. Albert the Great Parish in Weymouth, to interim director of the Office of Pastoral Planning on May 4. Father Soper is succeeding Father David B. Couturier, OFM, who has accepted a teaching assignment in Rome.
Moran honored by Pro-Life Legal Defense Fund
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 5/4/2012
NEWTON -- At their annual dinner April 27, the Pro-Life Legal Defense Fund (PLLDF) honored Attorney Philip D. Moran with the Thomas More Award in recognition of his continued work to protect the unborn.
Havana cardinal speaks at Harvard, exile community reacts
By Donis TracyPilot CorrespondentPosted: 5/4/2012
CAMBRIDGE -- Speaking at Harvard University April 24, Havana Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino said, "The Church is living a springtime of faith in Cuba."
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 5/4/2012
Sneak preview
That evening (April 20), I celebrated Vespers and holy hour with the seminarians, and then ... we went to the movies!
'Co-workers' conference reinforces pastoral leadership
By Christopher S. Pineo Posted: 4/27/2012
NEWTON -- Lay pastoral workers and clergy of the Archdiocese of Boston dedicated a day to strengthening leadership in faith communities and addressing vital challenges facing the Church locally.
Father Richard Crowley to retire from Middleborough parish
By Donis TracyPilot CorrespondentPosted: 4/27/2012
Father Richard Crowley, pastor of Sacred Heart in Middleborough, says he has much to be thankful for in his 48 years as a priest.
Father Francis E. Daley to retire in June
By Donis TracyPilot CorrespondentPosted: 4/27/2012
Father Francis E. Daley, pastor of Sts. Martha and Mary Parish in Lakeville, is at the threshold of a new phase in his life. Beginning June 5, he will officially be a senior priest.
Father Henry Jennings granted senior priest status May 8
By Donis TracyPilot CorrespondentPosted: 4/27/2012
"My whole life as a priest is the best thing that's ever happened to me," mused Father Henry Jennings, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Somerville. "As I look back on my priesthood, there is nothing I would ever change," he said.
Assoc. superintendent to head Greenwich, Conn. school system
By Pilot StaffPosted: 4/27/2012
GREENWICH, CONN -- After four years of working to assure the excellence of Catholic schools in the archdiocese, associate superintendent William S. McKersie is moving on to head his own school system.
Locks changed on East Boston vigil church
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 4/27/2012
EAST BOSTON -- The Archdiocese of Boston ended a seven year vigil protesting the closure of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in East Boston when it changed the locks on the church April 18.
Father James Rafferty to retire from St. Paul Parish in Hingham
By Donis TracyPilot CorrespondentPosted: 4/27/2012
Imagine an ordination where everyone in the church is familiar to you.
That is what happened to Father James F. Rafferty 49 years ago.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 4/27/2012
... on Thursday (4/12) I was visited by Paul Fanning and Connor Schapiro, members of the St. Boniface-Haiti Foundation that runs the Catholic hospital in Fond des Blanc in Haiti. This is a local group that was founded in St. Boniface parish in Quincy. The foundation has done an extraordinary job providing healthcare for the Haitian people. They run one of the largest and best hospitals in the country. Paul is on the board of the foundation and Connor has lived in Haiti for quite a long time and now splits his time living in both the US and Haiti. They came to give me an update on some their activities.
10,000 educators attend NCEA convention in Boston
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 4/20/2012
BOSTON -- A national and international crowd of Catholic educators converged on Boston April 11 to kick off the three-day National Catholic Educational Association 2012 Convention and Expo.
Monitoring students' use of social media adds to teachers' duties today
By Carol ZimmermannPosted: 4/20/2012
BOSTON (CNS) -- When the reputation of a student, teacher or school can be brought down by a YouTube posting, blog or anonymous email, educators need to be "more vigilant than ever."
Affordable Senior Housing opens in Billerica
By Pilot StaffPosted: 4/20/2012
BILLERICA -- Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley joined the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), Aaron Gornstein, Massachusetts Undersecretary of Housing and Community Development, representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, State Representative Marc Lombardo, and Billerica Town Manager John Curran to celebrate the grand opening of Rose Hill Manor, a residential development that will provide affordable housing for seniors in the Town of Billerica.
Catechists must work to instill Catholic identity, keynote speaker says
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 4/20/2012
BOSTON -- Among the 10,000 Catholic educators gathered for the 2012 National Catholic Educational Association Convention were parish catechetical directors who participated in their own special track of programs and workshop during the three-day gathering.
Educators become learners at convention
By Christopher S. Pineo Posted: 4/20/2012
BOSTON -- Superintendents, principals and teachers said the most important thing they did at the National Catholic Educational Association 2012 Convention and Expo was learn.
Father Sepe named Secretary for Parish Life and Leadership
By Christopher S. PineoPosted: 4/20/2012
BRAINTREE -- The Archdiocese of Boston announced April 18 that Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley has appointed Father Kevin M. Sepe to succeed Father Thomas S. Foley as Episcopal Vicar and Secretary for Parish Life and Leadership July 1.
From Cardinal Seán's blog
Posted: 4/20/2012
On Easter week we remember in a very special way the resurrection of our Lord. In the Easter Vigil, as we proclaimed the Gloria, we marked that moment that changed the history of the world. At the cathedral this year we actually did the blessing of the fire outside, in the garden next to the Cathedral, so it was very impressive. One of the seminarians, Emanuel from the Redemptoris Mater Seminary, hand painted the Paschal candle, which is very beautiful.
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