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.
If you and your spouse desire holy matrimony in the Catholic Church, you are invited to convalidate your marriage through your parish or at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston during World Marriage Week on Sat. February 14, 2026, at 6 PM with Bishop Cristiano Barbosa. A celebration of convalidation is an opportunity for couples married outside of the Church to enter a marriage covenant in the Catholic tradition. The Cathedral ceremony will be available in the various languages of the couples present. Visit bit.ly/convalidation2026 for more information or call Emily Elliott in Family Life at 617-746-5756.
Take time away to be with Jesus! Business Managers, Pastoral Associates, and Faith Formation Leaders who serve the parishes of the Archdiocese of Boston are invited to this Lenten retreat with Fr. Ryan Connors. We hope you come away from this time of prayer, reflection, and conversation nourished, refreshed, and with a renewed passion for mission. (Coffee and snacks will be provided.)
Archbishop Henning invites pastors and their new and experienced council members to an important conversation about the nature and role of parish councils. This working session will be held at Regis College, Weston. Register at bit.ly/ParishCouncilMarch5
Archbishop Henning invites pastors and their new and experienced council members to an important conversation about the nature and role of parish councils. This working session will be held at Merrimack College, North Andover. Register at bit.ly/ParishCouncilMarch7
Fr. Denis, professor of moral theology at St. John Seminary in Boston, will be leading us. Our discussion will focus on how to answer the difficult theological questions you have yourself, you hear from other adults with whom you serve, or that you hear from young people and would like help answering!
Join us for a day filled with liturgy, reflection, dialogue, and action in the 17th annual Archdiocese of Boston Social Justice Convocation. Our speakers and workshops will inspire us to create a world that
upholds justice, equality, and human rights for all.
Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency Archbishop Richard Henning at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston with youth choirs from throughout New England. All treble and mixed voice choirs — grades 4 - 12 are welcome! Bring your entire choir or just a few singers.
Join us for an evening of live music, dynamic speaking, and Eucharistic adoration with The Vigil Project! St. Thomas of Villanova Church - Parish of the Transfiguration, 126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA.
Any and all musicians are invited to join The Vigil Project for a day-long workshop to pray, restore, and be equipped for the Church's mission of music. This experience is ideal for parish musicians, musician-missionaries, music directors, and everyone in between! There is no cost to attend, and the day will include lunch and Mass. Register Today at: https://bit.ly/4odFdXH
The Catholic ministry, Life Giving Wounds in collaboration with Family Life are offering a one-day healing retreat for adult children of divorce or separation at the Pastoral Center in Braintree. The day will include talks, prayer, confession, Adoration, Mass, small group sharing, meals and resources. The retreat fee is $45 ($25 for college students). Visit bit.ly/lifegivingwoundsretreat for more information.
Join Bishop Cristiano Barbosa for a Mass with persons with disabilities and the Deaf community on April 12 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Reception to follow at Cathedral High School. The Mass will be accessible to all and include a sensory-friendly space, ASL interpreters, Braille and large print worship aids. For more information and registration, visit bit.ly/MWPWDD2026
Did you know that as the person who is most often the first point of contact and the person responsible for any or all of the administrative tasks for the parish/collaborative you have an essential impact on the mission of the Church? For that and more, we are so grateful to you!
Did you know that as the person who is most often the first point of contact and the person responsible for any or all of the administrative tasks for the parish/collaborative you have an essential impact on the mission of the Church? For that and more, we are so grateful to you!
Wondering what Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is all about? Maybe you’ve heard the name but aren’t quite sure what it means — or how it could transform faith formation in your parish. Join Rebekah Rojcewicz for an inspiring session that will open your eyes to this beautiful approach for faith formation rooted in the Montessori method. You’ll discover how it nurtures the spiritual life of children and get a real sense of what bringing it to your parish can look like. The best part? It’s completely free and everyone is welcome! Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and imagine new possibilities for your community.
Mike Drahos worked in faith formation and youth ministry at the parish and diocesan levels for 9 years before leaving to begin work as a clinical mental health counselor. He holds an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University in addition to an MA in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a BA in Sociology from UMass Lowell.