Following Governor Charlie Baker’s Monday announcement on reopening Massachusetts, the Archdiocese of Boston has announced that…
Month: May 2020
A Closer Look at Mass Vestments
Many Catholics attend Mass without understanding the significance of what the priest wears. While this may…
The Mercy of Spiritual Communion in a Time of Pandemic
With widespread limitations on public gatherings due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including Masses and Eucharistic…
Finding Friendship through Loss
This past November, I lost my dear grandmother. To understand the magnitude of this loss, one…
Sacraments in a Time of Pandemic: An Interview with Msgr. Liam Bergin
Amidst the ongoing pandemic affecting Catholic communities throughout the United States, The Torch was grateful to…
Pope Offers Encouragement Amidst Coronavirus Crisis
On March 27, Pope Francis stood in front of a rainy, dark, and empty St. Peter’s…
An Easter Vigil People
Hello and Happy Easter! Although it was celebrated remotely, Christ promises to be present wherever at…
Stashed Classics: The Scarlet and the Black
Have you ever thought James Bond would be better if he were a celibate priest? Then…