Marriage Prep Workshop - October 2025 Wrentham
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04 | St. Mary Parish Hall Wrentham, 130 South St., Wrentham, 02093
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 is in person at St. Mary Parish Hall at 130 South Street, in Wrentham.
DATE/TIME:
Friday, October 3 from 6:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday, October 4 from 9:00am-6pm
REGISTRATION: 1 ticket per couple. The $200 cost includes registration, meals, couple workbooks, resources, Mass, and certificate of completion. A follow-up email with more details will arrive 10 days prior to the workshop.
Payment is by credit card. For financial assistance contact Deacon Joe Flocco at St. Mary in Wrentham.

Fall Faith Formation Leader Meeting (North)
2025-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | St. Rose of Lima, 12 Park Street, Topsfield, Massachusetts, 01983
We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for gatherings of prayer, support, sharing, networking, and learning. Lunch is on us. We hope you can attend!
We will offer these opportunities for faith formation leaders to gather around the archdiocese 2 times a year. Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule. While everyone is always welcome, there is no need to plan to attend more than one of the meetings each season.
This month we will hear briefly from Deacon Jim Greer about pastoral care offerings for healthcare, parish nursing, and bereavement ministry from the chaplaincy department and have a group conversation about forming and managing catechists.

Fall Faith Formation Leader Meeting (South)
2025-10-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Private: Resurrection Church, 1057 Main Street, Hingham, MA
We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for gatherings of prayer, support, sharing, networking, and learning. Lunch is on us. We hope you can attend!
We will offer these opportunities for faith formation leaders to gather around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year. Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule. While everyone is always welcome, there is no need to plan to attend more than one of the meetings each season.
This month we will hear briefly from Deacon Jim Greer about pastoral care offerings for healthcare, parish nursing, and bereavement ministry from the chaplaincy department and have a group conversation about forming and managing catechists.

Fall Faith Formation Leader Meeting (West)
2025-10-09 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Michael Parish, Bedford, 90 Concord Road, Bedford, MA, 01730

Discipling Youth Zoom Series: Myths Debunked!
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics.
October 9: Myths Debunked! with the archdiocesan Faith Formation & Missionary Discipleship team
Our team works with parishes throughout the archdiocese in partnership with a variety of national organizations to support youth ministry. We hear many myths and assumptions about what youth ministry is and isn’t, who can and cannot do it, what young people do and do not want, what is and is not allowed, and more. Join us as we tackle these all-to-common mistaken assumptions and do some serious myth-busting!
Register for the series on Zoom and select the sessions of interest to you.

New Faith Formation Leader Day 2025
2025-10-15 09:30 - 15:30 | Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, 02184, 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. We will pray together and discuss archdiocesan offices, initiatives, resources, and best practices relevant to parish work. There will also be time for networking with other leaders.

Hora Santa Para Jóvenes - San José, Lynn
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | St Joseph, Lynn, 115 Union St,, Lynn,, MA, 01902
El Ministerio Multicultural, junto con los grupos juveniles de la Arquidiócesis de Boston organizan una hora santa al mes en la que invitan a todos los jóvenes a participar. La noche comienza con la Adoración a Jesús en la Eucaristía – hay oportunidad para confesarse durante este tiempo. Después el grupo de la parroquia anfitriona nos dirige en un tiempo para compartir, jugar o realizar alguna actividad para conocernos.
La próxima hora Santa será en la parroquia de Santa María de Waltham.
¡No faltes y lleva a un amigo!
Cristo te estará esperando
*menores de 18 deben ir acompañandos por un adulto.

Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
Archbishop Richard Henning invites all couples celebrating their 10th, 25th, 50th or other milestone wedding anniversaries to attend the Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. The couple will renew their marriage commitment and receive a special blessing. Please select one ticket per couple.
There will be an opportunity for photos after the Mass. All family and friends are welcome to attend; guests do not need to register. Information on parking options will be mailed out to registered guests and included here this fall. For more information please see our Frequently Asked Questions file below. To arrange for an ASL interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for any other questions, please email marriageprep@rcab.org.

New Hires: Celebrating Your Role within the Mission
2025-11-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, 02184, United States
Are you new (within the last year or so) to your role within the Archdiocese of Boston? Congratulations! Did you realize that you have an irreplaceable role in the evangelizing mission of the Church? How amazing is that! We are thrilled that you said “yes” to this important call and are excited about the adventure that awaits you.
As you begin to learn the elements of your job and get connected to the resources and people to help you have success, we’d like to invite you to set aside time and join other new hires in all different jobs across the archdiocese in a half-day reflection on the connection your job has to the mission of the Church! We hope this is a fun opportunity for you to be encouraged and inspired by the value of your work and meet other new hires across the archdiocese.

Marriage Prep Workshop - November 2025
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-08 | Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, 02184, United States
*for waitlist questions, please email marriageprep@rcab.org
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 is in person.
DATE/TIME:
Friday, November 7 from 6:30-9:45pm
Saturday, November 8 from 9:00am-4:00pm
REGISTRATION: 1 ticket per couple. The $200 cost includes registration, meals, couple workbooks, resources, Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation, and certificate of completion. A follow-up email with more details will arrive 7 days prior to the workshop.
Payment is by credit card. Financial assistance is available by contacting Liz Cotrupi.

Discipling Youth Zoom Series: Getting Parents On Board
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics.
November 13: Getting Parents On Board with Deacon Nathan Gunn of Young Life

One essential element of successful youth ministry is gaining the trust and support of the parents of the young people you serve. Join us to discuss how to do just that!
Register for the series on Zoom and select the sessions of interest to you.

32nd Annual Bishop James Augustine Healy Award Dinner
2025-11-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, 02125
Join us for the 32nd Annual Bishop James Augustine Healy Award Dinner—a joyful, spirit-filled evening honoring the vibrant, faith-filled leadership of Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Boston.
Learn more at bit.ly/healydinner Boston College High School, Boston, MASaturday, November 15, 2025Reception: 5:30 PM | Dinner: 6:30 PM
Pilgrims of Hope –Walk by Faith, calls us to gather in hope, unity, and celebration of our shared journey in faith.
We look forward to seeing you there!

WYD 2027 Informational Webinar
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:30
Interested in attending or taking a group to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea? Join us for this informational webinar about traveling with the Archdiocese of Boston and Verso Ministries.

Hora Santa Para Jóvenes - San Esteban, Framingham
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | st Stephen Framingham, 221 Concord St,, Framingham,, MA, 01702

Morning Prayer and Reflection for All Involved in Music Ministry
2025-11-22 08:30 - 12:00 | Our Lady, Help of Christians in Newton, 573 Washington Street, Newton, 02458, United States
This Jubilee year event will provide an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and renewal for all involved in music ministry in the church. This includes soloist, musicians, choir members, and cantors.

Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-12
Pray the Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Archbishop Henning is inviting all Catholics across the Archdiocese of Boston to join him in the Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. 2031 will mark the 500th anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s apparition to St. Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac, near present-day Mexico City. Recognizing the profound significance of this event, Pope Francis, before his passing, invited the peoples of the Americas to begin preparing spiritually for this celebration.
Join us in this time of preparation with renewed faith and commitment.

We invite you to visit our website where you can find the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe, fun facts about the tilma, the OLG Novena (PDF), and obtain the Catholic Educational toolkit for Catholic schools and religious education programs. For locations:

Dec. 4 – Kick-off the Novena at your parish
Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. – Pray the Novena in your parish; offer it for Bishop Mark O’Connell, installed today as Bishop of Albany
Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. – All Saints Parish, 120 Bellevue Ave., Haverhill, MA
Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. – Holy Redeemer Parish, 65 London St, East Boston, MA (Starts with OLG play, followed by Mass)
Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. – St. Paul Parish, 147 North Street, Hingham, MA

Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. – Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington St, Boston, MA
Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. – Christ the King Parish, 54 Lyman St, Brockton, MA
Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. – St. Anthony Parish, 12 Properzi Way, Somerville, MA
Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. – Immaculate Conception Parish, 11 Prospect St, Marlborough, MA

Discipling Youth Zoom Series: Relating to Young People
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics.
December 11: Relating to Young People with Liz Cotrupi
Register for the series on Zoom and select the sessions of interest to you.

Discipling Youth Zoom Series: Putting Relationships before Catechesis
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics.
January 8: Putting Relationships before Catechesis with Fr. Kevin Leaver, parochial vicar at Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi parishes, and Jeanne Cregan, pastoral associate at Holy Family parish
Register for the series on Zoom and select the sessions of interest to you.

Taking the Next Step: Understanding the Meaning & Methods of NFP
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
If you have some knowledge of Natural Family Planning but don’t feel confident enough yet to choose a method or an instructor, this complimentary workshop is for you. Join certified NFP instructors as they unpack the theology behind, and science involved in natural family planning. You will learn more about tracking your cycle, charting for fertility, how to choose a method and an instructor, and more, all to assist you in taking the next steps toward practicing NFP.
Please join us on Zoom at:
Time: Jan 29, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87628386829?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 876 2838 6829
Passcode: [REDACTED]

The Nature and Role of Parish Councils - Jan. 31
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:30 | Marriott Quincy, 1000 Marriott Dr., Quincy, 02169, United States
Archbishop Henning invites pastors and their new and experienced parish council members to an important conversation about the nature of their role in the life of the parish. The invitation is for members of the pastoral and finance councils. Doors will open for coffee and pastry at 8:30AM. Please note there are two other sessions to choose from – March 5th or March 7th.
Each person needs to register separately.
Please watch the videos at this link before attending.
Schedule for Council Sessions:

Opening prayer
Nature and role of councils

Panel discussion

Break
Words from Archbishop Henning
Closing prayer

Love Your Marriage Retreat
2026-01-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, 02184, United States
This one-day retreat for married couples is led by Crystal and Joseph Gruber from Our Outpost, a ministry designed to help Catholics intentionally develop vibrant marriages. Discover a deeper friendship and love with your spouse through healthier communication, conflict resolution, and decision making. The retreat features talks, sharing, small group discussions, Adoration, Confession and Mass. Breakfast, lunch and retreat materials are included in the registration fee. This program is sponsored by the Family Life team.
Please select one ticket per couple.

Winter Faith Formation Leader Meeting (South)
2026-02-03 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Kateri, 126 S Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA, 02360
We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for gatherings of prayer, support, sharing, networking, and learning. Lunch is on us. We hope you can attend!
We will offer these opportunities for faith formation leaders to gather around the archdiocese 2 times a year. Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule. While everyone is always welcome, there is no need to plan to attend more than one of the meetings each season.

Winter Faith Formation Leader Meeting (North)
2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Michael North Andover, 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States

Winter Faith Formation Leader Meeting (West)
2026-02-05 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 89 Arlington Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States

Korean Culture Night
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Boston
Discover why World Youth Day 2027 is in South Korea. Join other young adults for an unforgettable Korean Cultural Evening and learn about World Youth Day 2027 to take place in Seoul, South Korea. Enjoy an evening filled with:
Traditional Korean Cuisine – Taste the flavors of Korea with classic dishes and street food favorites.
Live Performances & Entertainment – Immerse yourself in cultural showcases.
Interactive Activities – Learn about Korean traditions and Korea’s Catholic heritage.
Pilgrimage – Hear about the Archdiocesan pilgrimage to WYD 2027 to South Korea.
Community & Connection – Meet other young adults passionate about their Catholic faith.
Learn more about the archdiocesan pilgrimage to South Korea for World Youth Day 2027 at: bit.ly/2027WYD.
Hosted by the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship and the Boston Korean Community Young Adults.
Contact wyd@rcab.org for questions.

"Hidden in Plain Sight" - Documentary Screening - Feb 10th
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, 02184, United States
February is Black History Month and the Multicultural Ministry Team warmly invites you to attend the premiere screening of Hidden in Plain Sight, a documentary exploring the history of Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Boston.

When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 1 PM
Where: Pastoral Center 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA (Main Auditorium)

This 30-minute documentary, produced by the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship (SED), features archival footage of and interviews with members of the Black Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Boston. Filmed and edited by SED Communications and Content Consultant Ann Gennaro, the documentary offers a brief historical overview of the efforts of key religious communities and individuals whose pastoral care and leadership enabled Black Catholics in the United States—and in Boston—to build an infrastructure that fostered spaces to gather, celebrate, deepen their faith, and be seen, while contributing significantly to the life and history of our Church and Archdiocese.
Following the screening, please join us for a brief and informative panel discussion. A light lunch will be served.
For more information, or to host a screening at your parish, prayer group, religious education class, school, or classroom, please contact us at multiculturalministry@rcab.org. We would be happy to share the link to the full documentary with you.
Watch Video Trailers Here:
Trailer #1
Trailer #2
Stay tuned for additional site location and visit: http://bit.ly/HiddenInPlainSightScreenings

Discipling Youth Zoom Series: Music and Youth Ministry
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join us the second Thursday of every month (October-May) for Discipling Youth Zoom Series covering a variety of topics.
February 12: Music and Youth Ministry with The Vigil Project.
The Vigil Project creates music for Catholics, hosts live events in parishes, provides resources for Catholic musicians, and works with pastors to promote beauty and excellence in music-making at their parishes.
Music opens our hearts to experience God’s love and moves us to new depths of devotion. What does that have to do with accompanying youth and bringing them to worship the Lord today? What resources are available to support you and your parish? Find out more at this session!
Register for the series on Zoom and select the sessions of interest to you.

A Celebration of Convalidation
2026-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
A Celebration of Convalidation is an opportunity for couples married outside of the Catholic Church to enter a marriage covenant in the Catholic tradition, be strengthened by God’s grace, and be supported by His Church. A husband, wife, and God are like a three-ply chord – “… not easily broken” (Eccl 4:12).
If you and your spouse desire holy matrimony in the Catholic Church, you are invited to convalidate your marriage through your parish at a date of your choosing or join Bishop Cristiano Barbosa together with other couples at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Saturday, February 14th as part of World Marriage Week.
Before you register, download this document for important information regarding the preparation for convalidation. This PDF is also available in Spanish and Haitian-Creole .
Families and friends are invited to attend. The ceremony will include the Liturgy of the Word and the Celebration of Matrimony. All are welcome to attend the regularly scheduled 4:30 PM Mass prior to the ceremony.

POSTPONED "Hidden in Plain Sight" - Documentary Screening - Feb 22nd
2026-02-22 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, 02467, United States
Due to the forecasted blizzard conditions expected later this evening, tonight’s documentary screening is postponed.

Please be on the lookout for an email announcing the new date soon. Thank you for your understanding and for your interest in this film. We look forward to gathering with you for this important documentary.
In the meantime, please find here an article about the screening of Hidden in Plain Sight, which took place on Tuesday, February 10, at the Pastoral Center in Braintree.
Documentary highlights history of Boston’s Black Catholics:
Also, click here
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February is Black History Month, and the Multicultural Ministry team and St. Ignatius Racial Justice Committee warmly invite you to attend the premiere screening of Hidden in Plain Sight, a documentary exploring the history of Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Boston.

When: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: St. Ignatius of Loyola Church

This 30-minute documentary, produced by the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship (SED), features archival footage of and interviews with members of the Black Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Boston. Filmed and edited by SED Communications and Content Consultant Ann Gennaro, the documentary offers a brief historical overview of the efforts of key religious communities and individuals whose pastoral care and leadership enabled Black Catholics in the United States—and in Boston—to build an infrastructure that fostered spaces to gather, celebrate, deepen their faith, and be seen, while contributing significantly to the life and history of our Church and Archdiocese.
Following the screening, please join us for a light supper, brief and informative panel discussion with Dr. Shawn Copeland, Rashaun Martin, Richard Cellini.
For more information, or to host a screening at your parish, prayer group, religious education class, school, or classroom, please contact us at multiculturalministry@rcab.org. We would be happy to share the link to the full documentary with you.
Watch Video Trailers Here:
Trailer #1
Trailer #2
Stay tuned for additional site location and visit: http://bit.ly/HiddenInPlainSightScreenings
Directions for St. Ignatius Church (28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill)

The event is on the Lower Level (follow signs for Lannon Chapel).
Enter the Lower Level from the far side of the building.
Parking is in the lot next to the church; in front of the church on Fr. Herlihy Drive; and on St. Thomas More Road.
Parking is usually available on the Commonwealth Avenue side, with a sidewalk leading around the back to the side entrance.
Follow the sign for accessible parking, where there is a ramp that leads to an elevator.
St. Ignatius is also across the street from the Boston College T stop at the end of the B Line. See map.

Marriage Prep Workshop - February 2026
2026-02-27 - 2026-02-28 | Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, 02184, 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 is in person.
DATE/TIME:
Friday, February 27 from 6:30-9:45pm
Saturday, February 28 from 9:00am-4:00pm
REGISTRATION: 1 ticket per couple. The $200 cost includes registration, meals, couple workbooks, resources, Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation, and certificate of completion. A follow-up email with more details will arrive 7 days prior to the workshop.
Payment is by credit card. Financial assistance is available by contacting Liz Cotrupi.
