Welcome to the Archdiocese of Boston's bicentennial web site. Allow me to extend my greetings as you join us in celebrating this historic moment in the life of our local Church.
During the 1800s, Bishop Jean Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus, and his successor, Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick, were astute enough to know they needed help to build the foundation for Boston’s diocesan institutions. Much of that help came from the orders of religious sisters who settled in Boston.
All requests for tickets must be received by February 11, 2008 at 5:00pm.
For information on how to request tickets to the Papal Mass, please click HERE
February 2008
Celebrate Consecrated Life
The Consecrated Life is at the heart of the Church and a decisive element to her mission. During the month of February the Church honors Consecrated Life through the celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life. The celebration is intended to help the entire Church to "esteem ever more greatly the witness of all who have chosen to follow Christ by means of the practice of the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience" . At the same time, World Day for Consecrated Life offers an opportunity for all consecrated persons to give thanks to God for their vocations and recommit themselves to the service of the Church.
Cardinal Seán O'Malley, OFM Cap. will celebrate Mass in honor of World Day for Consecrated Life at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on February 3, 2008 @11:30 a.m. All are cordially invited to attend.
As part of the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Archdiocese, the month of February is dedicated to Consecrated Life. For two hundred years, consecrated men and women have given themselves untiringly to prayer and apostolic service in the Archdiocese of Boston. The distinguished histories of so many Archdiocesan institutions are rooted in the charisms of the many religious communities that came to Boston.
Throughout the month of February, religious communities cordially invite you to pray with them as we celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Boston. Let us pray in gratitude for all the religious communities that are a part of the history of the Archdiocese.
Click here to read the schedule for the month of February.
Boston Catholic Ethnic Diversity Symposium: The New Pentecost
This symposium is an opportunity to explore and honor the history, theology, and liturgical practices of historically underrepresented Catholics from the Archdiocese.
Emmanuel College is sponsoring the symposium, to be held February 9, 2008 at their Boston Campus.
The symposium will consist of three panel discussions, a keynote address and response,
and a liturgy celebrating the racial and ethnic diversity of the Archdiocese.
The panels address these issues from the perspectives of various groups including, Africans, African Americans, Asians, Haitians, and Hispanics.
For more information please visit Emmanuel college's
website
In our Bicentennial year, Cardinal Sean has invited the Church of Boston to enter into a time of renewal
ARISE Together in Christ is a three-year, parish-centered process of spiritual renewal and evangelization that enables people to develop a closer relationship with Christ, grow in community, and reach out in service to others.
More than 130 parishes have already signed up to participate and many more are in a process of discernment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SESSION
Presented by a team from RENEW International
For the Archdiocese of Boston
PETERSON HALL, BRIGHTON
ON THE GROUNDS OF SAINT JOHN SEMINARY
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2007
7-9PM
PLEASE TELL US HOW MANY WILL BE COMING FROM YOUR PARISH
PLEASE REPLY BY FAX, EMAIL, OR TELEPHONE with the following information: Name of Your Parish, Email,Telephone Number, Parish City, Number of attendees
Please respond to Mary Ann McLaughlin or Ann Cussen
Office for Worship & Spiritual Life, 2121 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
With the Bicentennial Opening coming quickly, we are asking parishes and other organizations to consider ordering a bicentennial banner. To get the best “quantity” price, please place a preliminary order as soon as possible.
All loving and gracious God
We thank you for the Gift of your Son, Jesus Christ.
For two hundred years
We have journeyed together
As members of his Church
In the Archdiocese of Boston.
We have tried to live the Gospel message in service to one another.
Continue to walk with us as we seek to be receptive to your grace in Word and Sacrament.
Send us your Spirit to enlighten our minds, strengthen our wills
And open our hearts. By our witness may others know you.
Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, may the Church in Boston
Journey together in Christ with courage, joy and peace.
Amen.
This symposium is an opportunity to explore and honor the history, theology, and liturgical practices of historically underrepresented Catholics from the Archdiocese. 
