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Mass. Archdiocese Proposes Broad Parish Groupings
The Boston Archdiocese has released a plan to combine its parishes into 125 groups that will share staffing and resources in a move it says will promote evangelization and improve finances.
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The Boston Archdiocese has released a plan to combine its parishes into 125 groups that will share staffing and resources in a move it says will promote evangelization and improve finances.
Gary Bergeron helped uncover the Catholic Church sex abuse crisis in Boston, and is now urging parents to read the Grand Jury report on Jerry Sandusky.
Oh sure, the church will "buy" its way out of some of its troubles, and those at Penn State will hire some of the highest priced lawyers and PR agencies in the country to try and right the twisted ship but I repeat.......the damage is done and the image and destiny of both examples is changed forever. Forever!!!
Parishioners at a Roman Catholic church in Massachusetts that's been in vigil since 2005 to protest its closure have been locked out of the church building.
Boston-area victims of the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal are furious over a big eightieth birthday bash being held in Italy for former Boston Archbishop Cardinal Bernard Law.
The state's four Catholic bishops have joined a call for the state to eliminate funding for a sexual education website aimed at teens.
Parishioners of the closed Holy Trinity Church in Boston are trying to block the sale of the South End property.
The person who stole $600 from St. Lucy's Roman Catholic Church in Methuen over the weekend, has returned the money.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley has launched a campaign aimed at bringing lapsed Catholics back to church.
Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley is in Ireland conducting a Vatican-commissioned assessment of the Archdiocese of Dublin's response to sexual abuse.
NightSide's Dan Rea shares his thoughts on a new app to help Catholics prepare for Confession.
Three men who once worked as priests in the Boston Archdiocese have been ousted from the priesthood by Pope Benedict XVI after being accused of sex abuse. The Boston Archdiocese announced Friday that Frederick J. Cartier, Louis J. Govoni and Frederick Guthrie had been laicized.
Sunday the Vatican rushed to clarify controversial comments made by the Pope on condom use.
Dozens of nurses and staff walked out of Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer on Saturday morning for the last time after Steward Health Care could not find a buyer for the hospital.
If the winner opts for a cash prize, they will take home $336.1 million.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox rebounded after squandering a four-run lead and beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Friday night.
Bankrupt Steward Health Care said it did not find qualified bidders for the two facilities, forcing the hospital closures.
The dynasty continues in Watertown, Massachusetts, where it's been championship after championship for the high school's undefeated field hockey team.
Former Boston College hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed in a crash while riding bikes in New Jersey.
The arrest of a former Stoughton police officer on allegations he killed a pregnant woman has again tightened the microscope on Norfolk County.
Trent Weston allegedly killed his wife and son before police shot him to death on the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge.
A 14-year-old boy was killed, and two others were injured in a crash on North Main Street in Yarmouth Friday afternoon.
A public library branch in Somerville, Massachusetts is modifying their hours after a string of violence targeting staff and patrons and concerns about their safety.
Massachusetts publishes a map showing where EEE risk levels are the highest.
Many are wondering what they can to do protect themselves from EEE and why there's no widely available vaccine for humans.
A parasitic worm could help skin wounds heal faster and better, researchers say.
Controlling blood sugars could become even easier for people with type 1 diabetes.
Massachusetts will begin spraying for mosquitos in two counties as risk for EEE - Plymouth and Worcester.
Weeks of I-Team investigations into the crisis at Blupoint Healthcare's three nursing homes in Massachusetts led to protesting workers finally getting paid.
Drivers who depend on their licenses to work, were suddenly notified that violations from decades ago now disqualify them from holding a CDL.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Instead of changing the subject, former President Donald Trump has made support for the rioters a part of his campaign.
Donald Trump was threatening to pull out of the debate against Kamala Harris in a dispute over the rules.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined WBZ-TV for a one-on-one interview.
Jon Keller says the rest of this campaign will be about offense and which candidate can scare voters about their opponent.
We know that a Black man can be elected president., but does a Black woman have an equal opportunity?
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.
Powdr Corp. is selling Killington in Vermont as well as nearby Pico Mountain to Phill Gross and Michael Ferri.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox rebounded after squandering a four-run lead and beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Friday night.
The dynasty continues in Watertown, Massachusetts, where it's been championship after championship for the high school's undefeated field hockey team.
Jerry York and Greg Brown coached the Gaudreau brothers at Boston College, and remember the two as unique talents on the ice and incredible people off it.
Drake Maye will be celebrating on his Friday off-day, as the future face of the Patriots turns 22 years old.
Need some advice ahead of your Fantasy Football draft? Dave Richard of CBS Sports passes along tips and sleepers ahead of the 2024 season.
A battle over who gets to keep a pricey Tiffany engagement ring has made it to the highest court in Massachusetts.
A Massachusetts man whose wife has inspired his lottery picks for decades finally hit the jackpot.
A wildlife biologist says the new sighting of a Canada lynx in Vermont is "especially exciting."
The Old South Diner in Nantucket is on a lucky streak after selling a third million-dollar scratch ticket winner.
The iconic "Pink House" that sits on the marsh off the Plum Island Turnpike will be demolished.