Events

Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

Cathedral of the Holy Cross 1400 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Cardinal Seán O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. invites all couples of the Archdiocese of Boston celebrating their 10th, 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries to join him at a celebratory Mass for a vow renewal and marital blessing on Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston.

Free

2022 BISHOP HEALY AWARD DINNER

St. Margaret Mary Parish Westwood 845 High Street, Westwood, MA, United States

Please join us for this year’s Bishop Healy Award Dinner at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Westwood on Saturday, November 12th at 5:30 pm.

$45.00

Advent Rosary with Faith Formation Leaders

Zoom

Join faith formation leaders throughout the Archdiocese of Boston this Advent as we gather on Zoom at 9:40am each Tuesday to pray for our parishes, catechists and families involved in faith formation.  Members of the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship will lead us in praying the rosary each week.  We invite you to join us...

Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

A day of reflection to prepare for Congress XIII of the National Black Catholic Congress at the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Center. The day will include opportunity for prayer, reflection, and discussion about issues of importance to the Black Catholic community. Sponsored by St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Boston and Black Catholic Ministries of the Archdiocese...

Free

Winter 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – West

St. Julia Weston 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, United States

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

Winter 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – North

St. Michael North Andover 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA, United States

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

Winter 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – South

Our Lady of Lourdes Brockton 433 West Street, Brockton, MA, United States

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

Faith Formation Leader Lesson Swap

Zoom

Please plan on joining us for a virtual lesson swap! Like a cookie swap, you can bring your favorite lesson plan and come away with lessons from other faith formation leaders.

New Faith Formation Leader Day 22-23

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

We invite all new (to the Archdiocese of Boston in the last 1-2 years) parish catechetical leaders (including but not limited to children's faith formation, youth ministry, and adult faith formation) to spend a day in conversation with our team.

Free

Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Arlington

St. Agnes Arlington 51 Medford Street, Arlington, MA

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.  They offer this service primarily through retreats and virtual gatherings.  This informational event is for anyone who would like to learn more about EMFGP and their retreats - especially parish leaders and volunteers who are interested in bringing the retreats to their parishes or communities. 

Free

Couple’s Date Night

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join us for a fun and resourceful date night as we learn the tools for managing daily stress and resolving conflict with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Greg Kolodziejczak on Saturday, February 11 from 7:00-9:00PM in the formal dining room of the Pastoral Center in Braintree. Dinner, libations, and a few surprises are included.

$30.00

Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Salem

Mary Queen of Apostles Parish Salem - St. James Church 160 Federal Street, Salem, MA, United States

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.  They offer this service primarily through retreats and virtual gatherings.  This informational event is for anyone who would like to learn more about EMFGP and their retreats - especially parish leaders and volunteers who are interested in bringing the retreats to their parishes or communities. 

Free

Play Like a Champion Today Training

Virtual Zoom Meeting

Play Like A Champion Today is an educational series from the University of Notre Dame that provides leadership in an effort to promote an inclusive and developmentally-oriented youth sports culture. It does this by educating ethically responsible youth sports leaders. This researched-based, non-profit initiative is unique in its focus on fostering moral and spiritual development through sports.

$35.00

Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Virtual

Zoom

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.  They offer this service primarily through retreats and virtual gatherings.  This informational event is for anyone who would like to learn more about EMFGP and their retreats - especially parish leaders and volunteers who are interested in bringing the retreats to their parishes or communities. 

In the Arms of the Shepherd: A Morning of Reflection

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

The Family Life team invites all those impacted by divorce or separation to attend "In the Arms of the Shepherd: A Morning of Reflection" on Saturday, April 22nd at the Pastoral Center, Braintree.

$10.00

Marriage Prep Workshop – May

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

Transformed in Love is the marriage preparation workshop of the Archdiocese of Boston for engaged couples and those seeking a convalidation after civil marriage. This workshop will be in person. Friday, May 19 from 6:30-9:45pm and Saturday, May 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm 

$195.00

Many Gifts, One Spirit: Discerning Your Charisms for Missionary Discipleship

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

One way the Holy Spirit builds up the Body of Christ is through charisms, or special graces, that equip us to live out our discipleship and mission. What a gift! Join us for a prayerful workshop during which we’ll learn more about individual charisms and the importance of discerning and exercising our charisms.

$15.00

End of the Year Faith Formation Leader Gathering

St. Julia Weston 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, United States

Please join us for our end of the year gathering on Monday, June 12, 11am- 2pm at St. Julia Parish in Weston. Deacon Nathan Gunn will speak and there will be a time of prayer in addition to the talk, lunch, and social time. Deacon Nathan has a new book coming out soon called Lead Like...

Free

Morning of Reflection for Catechists

Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

We invite all faith formation leaders and catechists to a morning of reflection. Consider coming as a parish group and join other catechists from around the archdiocese for Mass, breakfast, a talk by Susan Abbott, and fellowship. Return to your parish affirmed in your important ministry, strengthened through prayer, and encouraged by brothers and sisters...

$15.00