Events

Couple’s Date Night

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join us for a fun and resourceful date night as we learn the tools for managing daily stress and resolving conflict with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Greg Kolodziejczak on Saturday, February 11 from 7:00-9:00PM in the formal dining room of the Pastoral Center in Braintree. Dinner, libations, and a few surprises are included.

$30

Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Salem

Mary Queen of Apostles Parish Salem - St. James Church 160 Federal Street, Salem, MA, United States

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.  They offer this service primarily through retreats and virtual gatherings.  This informational event is for anyone who would like to learn more about EMFGP and their retreats - especially parish leaders and volunteers who are interested in bringing the retreats to their parishes or communities. 

Free

Play Like a Champion Today Training

Virtual Zoom Meeting

Play Like A Champion Today is an educational series from the University of Notre Dame that provides leadership in an effort to promote an inclusive and developmentally-oriented youth sports culture. It does this by educating ethically responsible youth sports leaders. This researched-based, non-profit initiative is unique in its focus on fostering moral and spiritual development through sports.

$35.00

Emmaus Ministry Info Event – Virtual

Zoom

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents (EMFGP) serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.  They offer this service primarily through retreats and virtual gatherings.  This informational event is for anyone who would like to learn more about EMFGP and their retreats - especially parish leaders and volunteers who are interested in bringing the retreats to their parishes or communities. 

In the Arms of the Shepherd: A Morning of Reflection

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

The Family Life team invites all those impacted by divorce or separation to attend "In the Arms of the Shepherd: A Morning of Reflection" on Saturday, April 22nd at the Pastoral Center, Braintree.

$10

Marriage Prep Workshop – May

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

Transformed in Love is the marriage preparation workshop of the Archdiocese of Boston for engaged couples and those seeking a convalidation after civil marriage. This workshop will be in person. Friday, May 19 from 6:30-9:45pm and Saturday, May 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm 

$195

Many Gifts, One Spirit: Discerning Your Charisms for Missionary Discipleship

St Anthony Church Hall - Cambridge 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

One way the Holy Spirit builds up the Body of Christ is through charisms, or special graces, that equip us to live out our discipleship and mission. What a gift! Join us for a prayerful workshop during which we’ll learn more about individual charisms and the importance of discerning and exercising our charisms.

$15

End of the Year Faith Formation Leader Gathering

St. Julia Weston 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, United States

Please join us for our end of the year gathering on Monday, June 12, 11am- 2pm at St. Julia Parish in Weston. Deacon Nathan Gunn will speak and there will be a time of prayer in addition to the talk, lunch, and social time. Deacon Nathan has a new book coming out soon called Lead Like...

Free

Morning of Reflection for Catechists

Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

We invite all faith formation leaders and catechists to a morning of reflection. Consider coming as a parish group and join other catechists from around the archdiocese for Mass, breakfast, a talk by Susan Abbott, and fellowship. Return to your parish affirmed in your important ministry, strengthened through prayer, and encouraged by brothers and sisters...

$15

Faith Formation Leader Fall Retreat

St. Timothy Parish, Norwood 650 Nichols Street, Norwood

Take time away to be with Jesus! Faith formation leaders who accompany individual people of all ages in their journeys of faith are invited to this Fall retreat. We hope you come away from this time of prayer, reflection, and conversation nourished, refreshed, and with a renewed passion for mission. See below to learn more...

Free

Developing a Roadmap for Mission: Goal Setting Weekend

Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

Do you want your parish or other faith community to be intentionally positioned for the work of evangelization and to form disciples? If so, please consider inviting a team of disciples (led by your pastor/leader) to take time away to prayerfully discern a pastoral plan for your community. At this two-day (not overnight) intensive session,...

Free

Fall 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – West

St. Bernard Church at Holy Family Parish, Concord 12 Monument Square, Concord

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

Fall 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – North

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Peabody 3 Margin St, Peabody, MA, United States

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

Fall 2023 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – South

St. John the Baptist, Quincy 44 School Street, Quincy

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

All are Called; All Belong Workshop

Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

All are Called; All Belong is a workshop in Ministry with Persons with Disabilities that will educate all participants on the realities of living with disabilities in both the Church and society.  With witness talks from inspiring presenters, David Petrovic and Cassie Drahos, this day of faith-filled fellowship will reawaken our understanding of the inherent dignity and value of all children of God and the truth that all baptized in Christ are called and belong to His Body, the Church. Brief presentations from Julia Whitney from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability and Kathryn Griffin from the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support will be offered as well lunch and an opportunity to attend Mass. There is no cost to register.

Free

New Faith Formation Leader Day 2023

Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

We invite all new (to the Archdiocese of Boston in the last 1-2 years) parish catechetical leaders (including but not limited to children's faith formation, youth ministry, and adult faith formation) to spend a day in conversation with our team.

Free

Evangelization Panel

Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

Disciples are being formed and sent within our archdiocese. Evangelization does work! United as one team on mission, let's come together and learn from one another. Pastors, clergy, faith formation and ministry leaders, and individual disciples are invited to join us as we host a panel discussion on evangelization. Panelists will include leaders of local...

Free

Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

Cathedral of the Holy Cross 1400 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Most Rev. Bishop Mark O'Connell invites all couples of the Archdiocese of Boston celebrating their 10th, 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries to join him at a celebratory Mass on Sunday, October 29th at 3:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston.

Free

A Pastoral Response to Mental Health for Parish Leaders

Zoom

This virtual mental health workshop with author and Mental Health Clinician, Sue Muldoon, MA, LMHC will address the mental health crisis in our country and how parish leaders may be called to respond.

Free

New Hires: Celebrating Your Role within the Mission

Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

Are you new (within the last year or so) to your role within the Archdiocese of Boston? Congratulations! Did you realize that you have an irreplaceable role in the evangelizing mission of the Church? How amazing is that! We are thrilled that you said “yes” to this important call and are excited about the adventure...

Free

2023 Bishop Healy Award Dinner

Boston College High School 150 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester

Please join us for this year’s Bishop Healy Award Dinner at Boston College High School, Dorchester on Saturday, November 11 at 5:30-8:30 pm.

$80

Marriage Prep Workshop – November 2023

Pastoral Center Braintree 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA, United States

Transformed in Love is the marriage preparation workshop of the Archdiocese of Boston for engaged couples and those seeking a convalidation after civil marriage. This workshop is in person.

$195

Winter 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – South

St. Mary's Parish at St. Ann's Church 204 Samoset Avenue, Hull, MA

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

Winter 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – West

St. Patrick's 44 East Central St, Natick, MA

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

Winter 2024 Faith Formation Leader Meeting – North

Beverly Catholic Collaborative Office 552 Cabot St., Beverly, MA

We invite faith formation leaders who accompany adults and children in their journey of discipleship to join other leaders for these gatherings, which we will offer around the archdiocese 3-4 times a year.  Please register for the date or location that best fits your schedule.

Free

March for Life

March for Life, Washington, D.C. District of Columbia, United States

Join Cardinal Sean O'Malley for the National March for Life on January 19, 2024! March with us to create a culture of life!

$75

Mental Health Matters: A Workshop to Empower Parents

Virtual Zoom Meeting

Join Mookie Manalili, a Catholic psychotherapist from Boston College together with retired psychologist Fr. Jim Ronan, and mental health clinician, author, and parent Suzanne Muldoon for a panel discussion on how parents can best support and care for their children and themselves in the midst of mental health concerns.

Free

A Conversation About the Future of Faith Formation: Is Traditional Faith Formation Dead?

Zoom

All pastors, clergy, and faith formation leaders are invited to join us on Zoom for a discussion on the current and future landscape of faith formation. A panel of pastors from parishes within the Archdiocese of Boston and the Diocese of Fall River will share what is currently bearing fruit, the structures and programs that...

Free