CARDINAL PUBLISHES LETTER TO THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON ON MAJOR HUMNAITARIAN AND SOCIETAL CRISIS

Cardinal Seán O'Malley has written to pastors and the parishes of the Archdiocese regarding a growing humanitarian and societal crisis that is building in the Commonwealth and Archdiocese of Boston. The issue involves the fate of immigrants arriving daily in Massachusetts, and in need of basic shelter and compassionate care.

The Cardinal highlights the immediate challenges and growing crisis and offers guidance to parishes how they can assist in meeting essential needs of a rising immigrant population. 

In his letter the Cardinal, stated, "I offer this invitation in the spirit of Pope Francis who has asked us as Catholics to watch the “peripheries” of society where suffering is located. In our time, migrants and refugees are among the most vulnerable individuals and families in the United States. It is my hope and desire that as a Church we respond generously and effectively." 

The Cardinal's letter is available by clicking here.

Thank you.