 Please support the 2008 Catholic Appeal.
"This year's Bicentennial Catholic Appeal is an invitation for every Catholic family to respond with a generous offering to build up the Church. Gifts to the Appeal help tremendously in the Church's mission to hand on the light of Christ in our teaching, prayer and service. Every gift matters. Thank you for all you have done, and all you will do, to be a sign of God's love to others ." - Cardinal Seán O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap.
The Catholic Appeal is the main fundraiser for all the shared ministries of the Archdiocese of Boston. It is to our Archdiocese what the weekly offertory is to our parishes. Gifts to the Catholic Appeal make possible the programs, ministries and services that help pass on our faith, support our parishes and agencies, and reach out to those in need. Please see http://www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org to learn about how your contribution will make a difference. Thank you.
In January 2006, Cardinal Sean O’Malley identified three areas of pastoral life that he considered particularly challenging for the archdiocese today—Faith Formation, Marriage, and Pastoral Planning. He appointed a committee to study each area and charged each committee with bringing its findings and recommendations to him and to the Presbyteral and Archdiocesan Pastoral Councils. In elaborating on his charge to the Pastoral Planning Committee, the Cardinal asked that the Committee look at what exists in terms of services and programs; review the best practices locally and nationally; and formulate recommendations and priorities to guide the archdiocese into the future.
This report details the initial findings of the Pastoral Planning Committee.
 Master of Arts in Ministry Program
If you are considering a master's degree program specifically designed for your work as a lay ecclesial minister, the welcoming community found at the Master of Arts in Ministry Program for laity is one that is supportive and reflective. Courses maybe taken for credit or audit. Consider deepening your knowledge of your faith by registering now for a summer course at the Master of Arts in Ministry Program for laity at Peterson Hall at St. John's Seminary in Brighton. Classes begin May 20, 2008.
If you are considering a master’s degree program specifically designed for your work as a lay ecclesial minister, the welcoming community found at the Master of Arts in Ministry Program for laity is one that is supportive and reflective. Courses maybe taken for credit or audit.
Course descriptions and more..
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May 5, 2008 - Cardinal, Mayor, 2010 Initiative Break Ground on New Era In Catholic Schools In Dorchester/Mattapan
April 17, 2008 - Statement of the Archdiocese Regarding the Meeting of Pope Benedict and a Group of Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Clergy
April 14, 2008 - Cardinal Announces Leadership Appointments
April 10, 2008 - St. Mary Star of the Sea School in East Boston To Close In June 2008
April 2 , 2008 - Caritas Christi Health Care Names Ralph de la Torre, M.D. as President and CEO
March 6, 2008 - Letter to the Caritas Christi Community from Cardinal Seán and James Karam
March 1, 2008 - 2008 Catholic Appeal Launched - Handing on the Light of Christ
January 30, 2008 - Cardinal O'Malley Announces 3 Large Bicentennial Events to occur April 18-20
Office of Volunteer Resources: CORI Policy
Outreach to survivors
of clergy sexual abuse
Office of Child
Advocacy, Implementation and Oversight
March 31, 2008 - Final Report on A Methodology for Assessing the Effectiveness of RCAB Programs for Child Protection and Abuse Prevention
March 6, 2008 - Archdiocese of Boston Completes 2007 Audit of its Compliance with the USCCB 'Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People'
November 30, 2007 - Third Semi-Annual Report on Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives.
October 22, 2007 - Annual Posting of the following:
Note: each of the above documents is available from the Office of Child Advocacy in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Korean and Vietnamese
September 30 , 2007 - Third Update on Preparing a Methodology for Assessing the Effectiveness of RCAB Programs for Child Protection and Abuse Prevention
May 31, 2007 - Second Semi-Annual Report on Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
March 31, 2007 - Second Update on Preparing a Methodology for Assessing the Effectiveness of RCAB Programs for Child Protection and Abuse Prevention.
November 30, 2006 - First RCAB Semi-Annual Report on Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
October 6, 2006 - Update on Preparing a Methodology for Assessing the Effectiveness of RCAB Programs for Child Protection and Abuse Prevention.
July 19, 2006 - details of three matters: (1) a new reporting protocol regarding federal crimes affecting children; (2) a change in the point of contact within the Archdiocese for reports under State law regarding suspected child abuse by clergy, employees or volunteers; and (3) a request that, going forward, copies of all 51A reports be forwarded to the Archdiocese.
May 26, 2006 - RCAB Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Report Schedule
April 7, 2006 - Archdiocese of Boston Shares ‘Children First’- A Two-Year Assessment of the Archdiocese’s Implementation of the Policies and Procedures for the Protection of Children
April 7, 2006 - An Action Plan for Preparing a Methodology for Assessing the Effectiveness of RCAB Programs for Child Protection and Abuse Prevention
Annual Report : A comprehensive summary of the financial condition of the Archdiocese of Boston. In keeping with the Cardinal's commitment to transparency, this annual report highlights the significant contributions of many who are working towards healing, the rebuilding of trust and in planning for future generations of Catholics to witness their faith.
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