Public Masses to Resume in Boston May 23

Following Governor Charlie Baker’s Monday announcement on reopening Massachusetts, the Archdiocese of Boston has announced that…

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…

Buffalo Seminary to Close, Following Scandal and High Cost

On February 4, the Diocese of Buffalo, NY, released a press statement announcing that 163-year old…

Monks of St. Anselm’s Sue College Over “Catholic Identity”

On January 6, the private power struggle between the monks of New Hampshire’s Saint Anselm College…

Perspective: Seal of Confession Laws

As the Church grapples with the crisis of sexual abuse of minors, many countries and states…

Rev. Bill Gaventa Offers Lecture on Spirituality and Disability

On November 8, Rev. Bill Gaventa gave a lecture in the Heights Room at Boston College…

900 Young Adults Gather for First “Connect Boston” Conference

On Wednesday, October 2, 900 college students and young adults gathered at the Cathedral of the…

Espresso Your Faith Week Highlights Catholic Identity

The Church in the 21st Century Center’s Espresso Your Faith Week occurs every year at the…

Boston Cathedral Reopens to Public

On April 11, for Palm Sunday Mass, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston opened…

The Mystery of the Catholic Chapel Veil

It is easy to picture Our Lady or any religious sister wearing a veil on her…