The film follows an American priest and Vietnam war hero who was killed while ministering to…
Author: David O'Neill
A member of the class of 2021, David served as Web Editor and Executive Editor during his four years with The Torch. You might now find him cheering on BC in a fading SuperFan shirt and reminiscing on Candlelight Mass.
An Interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio, BC ’73
On April 17, The Torch had the honor of corresponding with the Most Reverend Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese…
A Pilgrim’s Progress: The Mission Church
Pilgrim’s Progress is a new feature highlighting sites of interest for Catholics in the Boston area. A…
Relics Rescued as Notre Dame Cathedral Burns
On April 15, the world watched as the Cathedral of Notre Dame burned. The Cathedral—whose construction…
Massimo Faggioli and Rafael Luciani Discuss Global Catholic Church
On January 30, the Irish Room in Gasson Hall found itself with more guests than seats…
Faculty Panel Addresses Clerical Abuse
On Monday October 15, the auditorium in McGuinn was filled for a panel titled “Catholic Belonging…
Saint of the Issue: Augustine of Hippo
On August 28th, the Church celebrated the Feast of St. Augustine of Hippo. As the patron…
Mass Attendance at Record Lows for US Catholics
According to a recent study by Gallup, which has tracked Mass participation in American Catholics since 1955, attendance at…
Holy Saturday: The Harrowing of Hell
Growing up, there was a line of the Apostles’ Creed that always puzzled me, and it…
Blessed Paul VI to be Canonized This Year
On February 6, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved a miracle attributed to the…