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The Archdiocese is providing both LIVE video and photo coverage of the 2016 World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Poland (July 21-August 3). Follow the over 350 Boston pilgrims along with Cardinal Seán O'Malley during the events.  

The following information was released today from the Press Office of the Holy See.  Pope Francis sends video message to the young people of Poland 

Braintree, MA (July 19, 2016) – Tonight more than 700 Catholics will represent the Archdiocese of Boston at Catholic Night at Fenway Park for the game between the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants.

Braintree, MA (July 18, 2016) – Focusing on a broad commitment to align the Archdiocese of Boston to better serve the faithful, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley announced today a series of leadership and parish appointments.  The appointments follow the June 3, 2016 announcement that Pope Francis named Bishops-elect Robert Reed and Mark O’Connell Auxiliary Bishops of the Archdiocese of Boston.  Their episcopal ordination will take place on August 24, 2016 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

"The assassination of five members of the Dallas Police Department last night was a heinous crime that is rightly condemned across our country.  Young and old, black and white, religious and secular voices have combined to denounce these killings.  We join in the national mourning of this tragedy and offer prayers for the families and loved ones of the deceased officers.