Boston's Catholic parishes see decline in membership
Boston's Catholic parishes are seeing a significant decline in membership, an alarming trend in one of the most Catholic cities in America.
Boston's Catholic parishes are seeing a significant decline in membership, an alarming trend in one of the most Catholic cities in America.
Pews in Catholic churches in the Boston area are sitting empty. What caused the exodus, and will parishioners return? Laura Haefeli reports.
The Boston Archdiocese is lowering the age at which children can be confirmed.
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Pope Francis will allow for priests to bless same-sex couples.
Local activists spoke with WBZ and said they hope that this is a step towards wider acceptance.
Francis, who will turn 87 next month, confirmed the lung inflammation but said he'd still travel to Dubai later this week to address a climate change conference.
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the only U.S. Cardinal ever charged with sex crimes, was found not competent to stand trial Wednesday, a Dedham District Court judge ruled.
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The holiday falls on a Friday during Lent.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
The Nativity School said it is getting more community support after the Diocese of Worcester stripped it of its Catholic affiliation.
Catholics in eastern Massachusetts will be expected to attend Mass in person again, beginning Father's Day weekend.
There's new guidance coming for parishioners at Catholic churches in Eastern Massachusetts.
Pope Francis, who has frequently been praised for his welcoming tone towards LGBTQ people both within and outside the Church, approved the note.
The announcement has given some local couples a glimmer of hope they can practice their religion while being themselves.
Two retired Catholic priests in Massachusetts have been suspended amid separate allegations of sexual abuse.
The diocese announced that it's suspending the sharing of consecrated wine during communion and holding hands during the Lord's Prayer.
Relics of St. Anthony are on a 10-day visit to Boston area Catholic churches, and for the faithful, it's a rare opportunity.
Pope Francis is opening the door for married men to become priests.
Pope Francis has appointed Boston's Archbishop, Cardinal Sean O'Malley, to the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith--a move church officials say will expand his global involvement in the prevention of clergy sex abuse.
The gay community should get an apology from the Catholic Church, according to the pope.
Pope Francis says the Catholic Church must no longer judge those who fail to live up to strict church teachings on marriage and family life.
In Boston, parish priests are already allowed to forgive women who undergo abortions.
The Boston Archdiocese is giving parishioners in Scituate until Monday to leave St. Frances X. Cabrini church or face legal action.
In most places you look, the draftniks are expecting Drake Maye to go to New England with the third overall pick.
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
Dartmouth College said it will not enter into collective bargaining with the union its men's basketball players voted to join earlier this month.
Derrick White is as unselfish as they come. But on Monday night, he admittingly got a bit selfish.
Avery Lewis, the man accused of shooting a Boston Police officer Monday night, is expected to appear in court Tuesday to face a long list of charges.
The person accused of shooting a Boston Police officer Monday night is expected to appear in court Tuesday.
The first day of spring, 7 p.m. sunsets and a possible weekend storm are all on tap this week.
Spring 2024 kicks off on March 19, the day of the vernal equinox.
A firefighter from Dublin, Ireland who was in Boston for St. Patrick's Day weekend has been arrested on rape charges.
Police have arrested a Chelsea woman on charges that she set fires inside three East Boston stores.
A new, digital stethoscope uses artificial intelligence to help doctors detect heart valve problems.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are having an impact on gyms in Massachusetts and across the country.
Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using Jool Baby's Nova Baby swings to help infants sleep, recall notice states.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
In January, police say they found an unconscious woman at LiLi Body Work.
A man who spent 33 years behind bars said few inmates are getting the education and training needed to make it on the outside.
A Salem woman says her husband went to a North Shore nursing home for rehabilitation and within months he was dead.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
President Biden seemed to relish the moment, wasting no time unleashing a high-energy assault on his political enemies.
After big losses on Super Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is stepping out of the race.
Amid a series of issues at Brockton schools, could Massachusetts state officials move to take over control?
Massachusetts is one of 15 states holding its primary on March 5.
Ronnies, a popular seafood and ice cream restaurant in central Massachusetts, is closing its doors.
An old Christmas Tree Shops store on Cape Cod is transforming into a new destination for bargain-hunters.
Van Leeuwen, a popular ice cream chain out of New York, is coming to Massachusetts.
Pi Day isn't just for math geeks - check out the deals on pizza and pie on March 14.
Harbor Sweets in Salem is a chocolate shop that has been bringing smiles to families for decades.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
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In most places you look, the draftniks are expecting Drake Maye to go to New England with the third overall pick.
Derrick White is as unselfish as they come. But on Monday night, he admittingly got a bit selfish.
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
The Red Sox will honor the late Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacy on Opening Day at Fenway Park on April 9.
The opening rush of free agency is over, the draft is on the horizon, and the swing into "next" season is officially underway in Foxboro.
Mount Washington saw its strongest wind gust of the winter season on Monday.
A 114-year-old shipwreck on the North Shore of Massachusetts is visible once again.
Black bears are coming out of hibernation in Massachusetts, and they're hungry.
The town of Arlington has implemented free 15-minute parking to support small businesses but some drivers are having a hard time figuring out how.
The jockstrap was invented in Boston in 1874 to help bicycle messengers navigate the city's bumpy cobblestones.