Priestly fraternity celebrated at Chrism Mass
Priests from across the Archdiocese of Boston gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston to celebrate their priestly fraternity at the annual Chrism Mass …
Cardinal O’Malley praises celibacy for priests
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley extolled priestly celibacy Tuesday as he addressed priests gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for the annual Chrism Mass.
Catholics laud pope’s change in tone on divorce, remarriage
Remarried Catholics should consult their own consciences, Francis said, and with guidance from their pastors decide how God wants them to move forward in their faith. …
‘Walking with Mary’ gathers ethnic communities for Year of Mercy
A procession of an estimated 2,500 members of various ethnic communities in the Archdiocese of Boston, led Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, exited the front doors of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston April 2 singing. …
O’Malley leads celebration of Divine Mercy
Waving white cloths and the flags of their homeland, Catholics representing more than 15 nationalities greeted Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley as he entered the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Saturday to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy. …
O’Malley urges forgiveness, kindness in letter for ‘Year of Mercy’
Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley urged Catholics to commit to being merciful in all aspects of their lives, in a pastoral letter released Friday for the “Year of Mercy.”
O’Malley will distribute printed copies of the letter at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross during a multicultural procession on Saturday in honor of the Year of Mercy. …
O’Malley urges parishioners to spread joy of Christ’s resurrection
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley urged parishioners Sunday to spread the joy of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, using his Easter Mass to recall the “virtual marathon” carried out by his followers as they raced to spread the word. …
O’Malley Mass for ‘victims of violence’
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley dedicated yesterday’s packed Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End to the casualties of Tuesday’s terrorist bombings in Brussels “and all those who are victims of violence and hatred.” …
St. Patrick’s celebrated at Cathedral
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley dedicated yesterday’s packed Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End to the casualties of Tuesday’s terrorist bombings in Brussels “and all those who are victims of violence and hatred.” …
Archdiocese to Open Holy Door of Mercy
The Archdiocese of Boston will open a special Holy Door of Mercy at a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Sunday, part of a global movement to celebrate the church’s Year of the Jubilee. …
Cardinal Thanks 129 with Service Awards
The Archdiocese of Boston paid tribute to 129 devoted Catholics yesterday during a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End.
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley awarded the Cheverus medal, named for Boston’s first Catholic bishop, Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus, to parishioners nominated for their dedicated service to the church. …
Bostonians Pray for Paris
At a special Mass, Bostonians gathered to pray for peace after the deadly terror attacks in Paris.
The congregation at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross was given a message of peace for a time when it seems like hatred is running rampant on the Earth.
Historic Bell Installation Begins at Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Lifted heavenward by a towering crane, the first bell made its 120-foot journey to the top of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End just after 10 a.m. Friday.