E A C H O F YOU SHOULD U S E W H AT E V E R GIFT YOU HAVE RECEIVED TO SERVE OTHERS, AS FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD’S GRACE IN ITS VARIOUS FORMS.
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AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON COVERING THE 2 0 2 5
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Dear Friends in Christ, In this, my first year serving in the historic and vibrant
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LETTER FROM THE ARCHBISHOP
03-04: L E T T E R F R O M CFO JOHN STRAUB
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FINANCIALS
Archdiocese of Boston, I have been deeply moved by the faith, generosity, and goodness of the people of God. Thank you for the warm welcome I have received—it has been a true blessing to witness the Spirit alive in our parishes, schools, and ministries. This report offers more than a summary of financials. It tells the story of a Church that is both faithful and forward-looking—rooted in prayer, built on
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N AV I G AT I N G G R OW T H AND COMPLEXITY IN C AT H O L I C E D U C AT I O N
solid financial stewardship, and sustained by the commitment of so many. I am especially grateful for the pastors, priests, deacons, religious, parish staff, volunteers, and lay leaders who serve tirelessly
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O F F I C E O F VO C AT I O N S : C U LT I V AT I N G M E N ’ S FAITH & THE FUTURE OF THE PRIESTHOOD
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across the Archdiocese. Your witness and dedication bring Christ to life in our communities each day. I am also thankful for the generous benefactors and donors whose financial support strengthens our shared mission. Your gifts help sustain vital ministries, grow our Catholic schools, form seminarians, and care
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S E C R E T A R I A T F O R E VA N G E L I Z AT I O N & DISCIPLESHIP
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ONE YEAR TOGETHER
for those in need. Because of you—and through the work of so many—our Church is able to serve today while preparing confidently for tomorrow.
There is much to be hopeful for. Across the Archdiocese, I see signs of renewal—especially among our young people. On college campuses and in high schools, students are hungry for God. Chapels are full. Bible studies are growing. Holy Hours and confessions are well attended. And this fall, we welcomed 16 new seminarians—a visible sign of hope for the future of the priesthood.
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It has been a true blessing to witness the Spirit alive in our parishes, schools, and ministries. At the heart of it all is our mission: to share the love of Jesus
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Christ, to proclaim the Gospel, and to serve one another in His name. This mission is only possible because of the deep faith and generous spirit of people like you. Thank you for your prayers, your presence, and your partnership. Whether you support the Church through giving, through service, or through prayer—please know of my gratitude and my prayers for you and your loved ones.
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FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Letter from John Straub Chief Financial Officer, RCAB
THE AUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON, A CORPORATION SOLE (RCAB) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND THAT OF RCAB’S RELATED ORGANIZATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE ARCHDIOCESAN WEBSITE AT BOSTONCATHOLIC.ORG/ANNUALREPORTS. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENT THE COMBINED RESULTS OF OUR 248 PARISHES, 48 SCHOOLS, 40 CEMETERIES, CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS. A SUMMARY OF THE FY2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS IS PROVIDED ON PAGE 5 AND 6.
We continue to be very grateful for the willingness of pastors and parishioners to work together for the good of their faith communities. We in Central Ministries remain vigilant in managing operating expenses at a level that recognizes revenue trends and the evolving needs of parishes, while maintaining our programs and evangelization efforts. Please find the fiscal 2025 financial highlights below.
FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Our consolidated assets grew by over $30 million during fiscal 2025, with investment performance an important contributor to that increase. Our liquid net assets also grew, and notably we continue to have no commercial debt. We generated a modest operating surplus, an important metric as this reflects our ongoing, recurring activity. Non-operating income, while strong for the past two fiscal years, cannot be counted on as an ongoing source of funds. We continue to be extremely fortunate to have parishioners who have supplemented their normal giving to strengthen our shared mission and parishes that are carefully managing their spending. At the same time, we also continue to be faced with challenges, particularly at our parishes that have experienced a reduction in the number of parishioners attending regular Sunday worship and the decline in the number of active priests. Currently in our Archdiocese, many of our pastors serve more than one worship site and many parishes have increased expenses as they hire lay staff to support/fulfill the needs of the parish community. With the recent growth in new vocations, we’re hoping this is not a longer-term issue. The work of building up our parish communities continues. Our Evangelization team continues to work
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alongside our parishes to support efforts to advance the mission of the church through significant initiatives, training and events with the goal of strengthening the Catholic faith and “making disciples.” Parish offertory collections increased 2.0% in fiscal 2025. There was one less parish offertory collection in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024. Adjusting the fiscal 2025 total to reflect the same equivalent number of collections as fiscal 2024 would result in parish offertory increasing 3.5% year over year. We continue our focus on online giving as well as increased parish offertory programs in an effort to increase revenues, which will allow our parishes to strengthen faith formation and increase discipleship. Importantly in our increasingly cashless society, we have developed the proprietary phone app, Donum, to offer our parishioners an alternative way to make a donation to their parish anytime and anywhere. The recurring donation feature enables parishioners to easily support their parish even when they are unable to attend their local Mass in person, thus providing their parish with a steady weekly offertory including the Catholic Appeal and special collections. Donum also provides access to parish websites, liturgical readings and weekly parish bulletins. Donum was successfully rolled out to select parishes through a pilot phase in fiscal 2025. Catholic Appeal revenues remained stable at $14.8 million for fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024 results. Our Catholic Schools continued their success. Enrollment at our parish and related entity schools remained steady with a total of 20,527 students enrolled. Our schools continue to evolve to meet the needs of our students and families.
Corporation Sole operating income decreased from $13.0 million in fiscal 2024 to $6.2 million in fiscal 2025, a decrease of $6.8 million. Total operating revenues increased from $385.9 million in fiscal 2024 to $402.8 million in fiscal 2025, an increase of $16.9 million. Parish offertory collections increased in fiscal 2025, as noted above. School tuition revenue increased primarily due to tuition rate increases. Other fiscal 2025 revenue streams including contributions and bequests, rental income and other revenues also increased. While we’ve enjoyed increases in bequest revenue and investment income over the years, those revenue streams are somewhat unpredictable and, therefore, we can’t plan on that continued growth. Total operating expenses increased from $372.9 million in fiscal 2024 to $396.6 million in fiscal 2025, an increase of $23.7 million. The Parish Life, Leadership and Evangelization line item increased $9.9 million in fiscal 2025 primarily due to an increased investment in staff that resulted in increased employee headcount to better support our parish programs, increases in overall compensation and benefits along with increases in building and grounds maintenance and utility and heating costs. As noted above, the decline in the number of active priests has necessitated the hiring of lay staff to support our parish communities. The Catholic Education line item increased $12.1 million primarily due to an increased investment in our teachers that resulted in an increased teacher headcount and increased teacher compensation and benefits at the various schools. Non-operating income, which includes transactions not driven by recurring operations, improved from a gain of $42.2 million in fiscal 2024 to a gain of $45.6 million in fiscal 2025. Gain on sale of land and buildings increased from $9.5 million in fiscal 2024 to $44.3 million in fiscal 2025, an increase of $34.8 million. This was largely impacted by the sale of the Matignon High School property, a non-recurring item, and increased gains on the sales of parish property. Net realized and unrealized gains on investments decreased from $23.3 million in fiscal 2024 to $16.3 million in fiscal 2025 due to changing market conditions. Fiscal 2025 non-operating expenses included a clergy pension charge of $2.7 million as compared to a $5.3 million credit in fiscal 2024. Non-operating expenses also includes a $15.1 million charge related to the full annuitization of the lay pension plan. The plan has been in place for decades for the benefit of the lay employees of RCAB and other related entities. In fiscal 2010, the unfunded lay pension liability approached $74.0 million. In fiscal 2011, Cardinal Seán
O’Malley pledged to do everything in his power to fund the plan. Significant funding has been provided over the past fifteen years by parishes, schools and Central Ministries. The funding enabled the transfer of the majority of the liability of the plan to insurance companies that have issued guaranteed annuity contracts to thousands of current and former RCAB employees. At the end of fiscal 2024, the unfunded lay pension liability was $14.9 million. With the leadership of Archbishop Richard Henning and the Archdiocesan Finance Council, funding was approved that enabled the remaining unfunded lay pension liability to be transferred to insurance companies to provide guaranteed annuity contracts to the remaining individuals in the plan. All individuals participating in the plan have never experienced a reduction in pension benefits and never will. Non-operating expenses also include $1.1 million expended to administer abuse prevention efforts and fund outreach to promote healing and reconciliation among survivors and others harmed by sexual abuse.
The impact of the operating and non-operating income and expenses detailed above resulted in a $51.9 million or 5.3% increase in net assets. The Combined Statement of Activities further explains the changes in net assets in more detail. (see p. 6)
The accrued clergy pension and post-retirement obligations of $16.1 million and $34.3 million in debt owed to St. John’s Seminary represent the significant long-term liabilities.
CONCLUSION Fiscal year 2025 was a successful year financially. In fiscal 2026, we continue to focus on procuring the resources to serve the needs of our parishes, schools and other Archdiocesan ministries under the leadership of Archbishop Richard Henning. We are enormously grateful to all of the clergy, religious and laity who assisted Archbishop Richard Henning and his leadership team by serving on committees and councils across the Archdiocese of Boston and assist the financial management team, including Archbishop Richard Henning’s Cabinet, the Finance Council and its subcommittees. Most sincerely,
John E. Straub, CHANCELLOR & CFO SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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FINANCIALS FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON, A CORPORATION SOLE
C OMBINED STATEMEN TS O F F INANCI AL P OS I T I ON As of June 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
2025
2024
$123,009 $1,730 $33,871 $3,576 $6,701 $15,600 $1,109 $339,683 $54,470 $601,388
$137,291 $1,691 $28,357 $2,544 $4,506 $20,737 $2,950 $313,728 $52,025 $584,074
$1,181,137
$1,147,903
2025
2024
$25,119 $2,932 $8,711 $39,678 $16,679 $16,146 $2,819 $34,332
$23,351 $2,702 $9,711 $61,470 $15,197 $15,731 $2,466 $34,421
$146,416
$165,049
2025
2024
$892,256 $142,465
$845,595 $137,259
Total net assets
$1,034,721
$982,854
Total liabilities and net assets
$1,181,137
$1,147,903
Cash and cash equivalents Interest and dividends receivable, net Prepaid expenses and other assets Accounts receivable, net Contributions receivable, net Loans and notes receivable, net Land and buildings held for sale Investments Interest in net assets of a foundation Land, buildings and equipment, net
Total assets
(dollars in thousands)
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses Agency obligations Reserves for losses Due to related organizations Deferred revenue and support Accrued clergy pension/other post-retirement benefits Other liabilities Notes payable - related organizations
Total liabilities
Net Assets: Net assets without donor restrictions Net assets with donor restrictions
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(dollars in thousands)
(dollars in thousands)
FINANCIALS FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON, A CORPORATION SOLE
CO MBI N E D STAT E M E NTS OF ACT I VI T I E S As of June 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands)
REVENUES & OTHER SUPPORT
2025
Tuition and fees - 31.0% Collections - 29.7% Contributions, grants, and bequests - 15.6% Other revenues - 3.1% Rental income - 5.4% Catholic Appeal - 3.7% Parish fundraiser events, net - 2.7% Investment income - 2.4% Sacramental offerings - 2.2% Collections - clergy benefits - 1.4% Revenue from services provided - 1.3% Cemetery operations - 1.1% Change in interest of a foundation - 0.6%
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2024
$119,558 $5,448 $14,756 $63,017 $10,993 $124,794 $9,515 $21,674 $4,258 $5,039 $8,861 $12,436 $2,445
$117,302 $5,393 $14,603 $57,580 $10,942 $119,341 $9,385 $20,810 $4,287 $4,890 $8,620 $10,534 $2,171
$402,794
$385,858
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2024
$198,407 $162,194 $5,627 $3,737 $823 $4,732
185,930 $152,431 $5,184 $3,334 $680 $4,735
$375,520
$352,294
$16,848 $4,051 $148
$16,715 $3,495 $382
$396,567
$372,886
$6,227
$12,972
2025
2024
Capital campaign contributions Change in perpetual interest in trusts Net realized and unrealized gain on investments Gain on sale of land and buildings Insurance and other recoveries Investment in related organization Settlements and related expenses Contribution to lay pension plan Other contributions Clergy pension-related (charges) credits
$4,364 $418 $16,291 $44,294 $752 $4,624 ($3,034) ($15,087) ($4,287) ($2,695)
$5,208 $372 $23,340 $9,491 $1,427 $2,205 ($4,719) ($442) $5,289
Total Non-operating Income Change in Net Assets
$45,640 $51,867
$42,171 $55,143
Collections Collections - clergy benefits Catholic Appeal Contributions, grants and bequests Parish fundraiser events, net Tuition and fees Investment income Rental income Cemetery operations Revenue from services provided Sacramental offerings Other revenues Change in interest of a foundation
Total Revenues and Other Support
EXPENSES Parish life and leadership and evangelization Catholic education Health and social services Central and regional services Media and public relations Cemetery operations
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Parish life and leadership and evangelization - 50.0% Catholic education - 40.9% Management and general - 4.2% Health and social services - 1.4% Cemetery operations - 1.2% Fundraising - 1.0% Central and regional services - 0.9% Media and public relations - 0.2% Parish reconfiguration - 0.0%
Total Program Expenses Management and general Fundraising Parish reconfiguration
Total Expenses Operating Income
NON-OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
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C AT H O L I C E D U C AT I O N ( M C N E I C E A C A D E M Y, C S O & T L F )
Navigating Growth & Complexity in Catholic Education As our Catholic schools continue to evolve to meet the needs of students and families, we are also navigating an increasingly complex educational landscape. These realities invite innovation, collaboration, and renewed commitment for school leaders. Modern schools must skillfully manage enrollment strategies, marketing efforts, advancement planning, and community engagement to thrive. Additionally, a safe and nurturing school environment now includes thoughtful attention to mental, emotional, physical, and social health — all integral to a thriving school community. We are responding by investing in leadership and leadership formation. Strong leadership drives individual and organizational success. Cultivating effective Catholic school leaders is essential to inspiring faculty, improving performance in the classroom, and creating a positive environment for students — all of which position our schools for sustained success. The current focus is on creating targeted, high-impact initiatives to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s successes. 07
Our Strategic Steps and Solutions M cNeice Academy of Excellence: A new annual program established for teachers who have been teaching for 1-3 years and prepares them in faith, instruction, and school operations (launched August 2025 with 52 teachers) T eacher Leadership Fund (108 teachers over two years): A new initiative set to launch in the 2026-2027 academic year. This will support 54 elementary school teachers who have been teaching for 4+ years and demonstrate a willingness to take on a leadership role in their school. Teachers will be supported with stipends and two years of leadership formation. Includes a summer institute, quarterly regional sessions, and ongoing coaching led by a Director of Teacher Development and instructional experts. Principals play a key role in supporting teacher leaders locally.
The Teacher Leadership Fund
RECOGNIZING AND REWARDING
A Bold Solution: The Teacher Leadership
The TLF is a transformative initiative
to:
In addition to these leadership initiatives, we are equipping our leaders at every level — from K-12 — by providing continuous, systematic, and progressively advanced instructional support. This stepped-up approach ensures that our teachers are empowered not only in their current roles but also across the span of their careers. By investing in their development, we aim to secure and sustain our greatest asset: exceptional educators who lead, inspire, and transform our classrooms every day.
Fund (TLF)
• Raise teacher compensation in all Archdiocesan
• Invest in faith formation and professional
elementary schools
development
• Strengthen our schools through mentorship
and leadership
This pilot program will identify two exceptional educators in each of our 54 elementary schools. These 108 Teacher Leaders will receive a $5,000 stipend —a 10% salary increase for many—and participate in a 2-year program of formation to mentor peers and model faith-driven excellence.
EDUCATION
Quick Facts # O F E L E M E N TA RY T E AC H ERS I N T H E A RC H D I O C E S E O F B O S TO N 2024 - 25 AC A D E M I C Y E A R :
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AV E R AG E E L E M E N TA RY T E AC H E R S A L A RY:
$46,685
YEARS OF BIGGEST RETENTION CHALLENGE:
Years 4-6
The Impact: • Year 1-2: 108 Teacher Leaders supported • Total Investment: $1.5 Million
The Teacher Leadership Fund will: Support all 54 elementary Schools in
L eadership Steering Committee: The CSO is establishing a steering committee comprised of school leaders and business/academic stakeholders to guide strategy and innovation for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese.
THE FUTURE LEADERS OF CATHOLIC
The Urgent Challenge: Teacher Retention Teacher retention is a critical issue facing Archdiocesan Catholic Schools. While many are drawn to the mission, low salaries and high demands make it difficult to sustain a career in Catholic education. The turnover disrupts student learning, burdens school communities, and threatens long-term excellence. It’s time to act.
the Archdiocese of Boston
Award $5000 stipends to 108 exceptional teachers who demonstrate the ability to lead Enroll teacher leaders in a two-year program that will train them to lead with purpose and mentor others in their schools Strengthen the pipeline of teacher leaders
in each school
Directly impact thousands of students
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CLICK THE BUTTON ABOVE FOR AN OVERVIEW OF THE TEACHER LEADERSHIP FUND (TLF)
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T H E O F F I C E O F V O C AT I O N S U P D AT E
Cultivating Men’s Faith & the Future of the Priesthood 2025 marked another year of abundant fruit for the
The success of the Office of Vocations is also due to
Archdiocese of Boston’s Office of Vocations. Sixteen
its integrated approach to supporting and cultivating
new men were admitted as seminarians, continuing a
men’s faith as they discern God’s call. With a blend
remarkable trend of more than a dozen new vocations
of traditional, organic methods and innovative digital
each year. This consistent growth is no longer an
strategies, the office effectively raises awareness and
anomaly; it reflects a renewed Archdiocesan-wide
nurtures the progression of personal and spiritual
commitment to fostering vocations, a wholehearted
growth. Through this approach, men are supported
commitment from Archbishop Henning, and a
throughout their discernment journey—from initial
courageous response from men—both young and
inquiry to formal application.
older—heeding Christ’s call to follow Him.
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This consistent growth is no longer an anomaly; it reflects a renewed Archdiocesan-wide commitment to fostering vocations, a wholehearted commitment from Archbishop Henning, and a courageous response from men—both young and older—heeding Christ’s call to follow Him.
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The office hosts a variety of events aimed at
In addition to these in-person events, the office has
showcasing the joy and fulfillment of the priesthood,
embraced modern communication channels, using
while providing opportunities for meaningful
comprehensive targeting strategies, to reach men
connection. For men in high school, two annual St.
of this generation where they are: online. Engaging
Andrew Dinners and a four-day Quo Vadis retreat in
with hundreds of men through social media platforms,
the summertime are offered. For college-age men and
like Instagram, X, and YouTube, streaming platforms,
older, there are Come and See retreats, Masses at St.
and a special daily segment on 98.5 The Sports Hub
John’s Seminary, dedicated men’s groups, a Jubilee
during the Conclave, the office has been successful
Pilgrimage to Italy, and days of reflection.
in growing its funnel of men. Using a dynamic contact management system, Fr. Eric Cadin and Fr. Michael Zimmerman maintain regular outreach to men in their engagement funnel, nurturing relationships and fostering personal conversations, meals, and ongoing accompaniment.
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INTO THE DEEP 2025 RECAP
Archbishop leads Corpus Christi procession by the sea “ P U T O U T I N T O D E E P WAT E R A N D L O W E R Y O U R N E T S F O R A C AT C H .” Archbishop Richard Henning sailed from Gloucester to Boston on June 21 and 22 for “Into the Deep,” a Eucharistic procession by boat that brought the Blessed Sacrament to communities along the North Shore and Boston in honor of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. The procession took its name from Archbishop Henning’s episcopal motto, “Put Out Into the Deep,” and combined what the Archbishop said were his two favorite things: Jesus and the sea. The procession began in Gloucester, where Archbishop Henning celebrated Mass at the standing-room-only Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish and consecrated the host that would be used in adoration for the rest of the weekend. Having brought the Lord to the North Shore and Boston Harbor parishes this year, Archbishop Henning plans to continue this newly established tradition on the South Shore in summer 2027.
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What if we just bring the Lord to them? What if they just have to go as far as the town dock by their own community and we move on the water?
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Eleven Stops - June 21-22 1 Catholic Community of Gloucester and Rockport 2 Visitation Parish (MANCHESTER BY THE SEA) 3 Beverly Catholic Collaborative 4 Queen of the Apostles (SALEM) 5 Our Lady Star of the Sea (MARBLEHEAD) 6 St. Joseph’s (LYNN) , Lynn Catholic Collaborative, St. Pius V (LYNN) , and St. John the Evangelist (SWAMPSCOTT) - 1 stop, 4 parishes 7 St. Michael the Archangel (WINTHROP) 8 Sacred Heart (EAST BOSTON) and Our Lady of the Assumption, St. Rose (CHELSEA) , Morning Star Catholic Collaborative, Madonna Queen Shrine, Most Holy Redeemer (EAST BOSTON) 9 St. Leonard’s (NORTH END) 10 Seaport Shrine (BOSTON)
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11 Gate of Heaven/St. Brigid (SOUTH BOSTON)
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INCREASED OFFERTORY PROGRAMS (IOPs)
Partnering with Parishes: Increased Offertory Program (IOP):
Parishes are where the faithful encounter Christ. As the “heart of the Church,” they are the primary spaces for worship, education, and community building, providing a concrete, accessible home for Catholics to practice their faith and engage with their communities on social justice issues. The Parish Fundraising Services (PFS) team partners with the 248 parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston by providing pastors, finance, operations managers, and business managers with the tools, support, and information needed to manage their parish operations.
By walking with parishes through the IOP, the Archdiocese helps ensure that each community has the means to sustain its ministry, meet its challenges, and grow in faith A year ago, the Archdiocese introduced the Increased Offertory Program (IOP), a focused 6–8 week initiative designed to help parishes strengthen their outreach and support base. By walking with parishes through the IOP, the Archdiocese helps ensure that each community has the means to sustain its ministry, meet its challenges, and grow in faith. The PFS team has partnered with 44 parishes for IOPs and has assisted 60 parishes. The average parish has seen an increase in weekly offertory of 20%. The IOP has had a dramatic impact and results in a significant and instant increase in weekly income.
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>20%
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S E C R E TA R I AT F O R E VA N G E L I Z AT I O N & D I S C I P L E S H I P U P D AT E
Highlights from the Secretariat for Evangelization & Discipleship The Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship supported Archdiocesan efforts to advance the mission of the Church to evangelize and “go and make disciples” through several significant initiatives, trainings, and events. SOME 2025 HIGHLIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: The department organized and implemented the “Into the Deep: Eucharistic Procession by Sea” in June 2025. The Family Life & Ecclesial Movements team provided Transformed in Love marriage preparation to over 800 couples, marriage preparation training to various communities within the Archdiocese, and training to leaders from other dioceses looking to use the Archdiocese of Boston’s Transformed in Love program. The Faith Formation & Missionary Discipleship team launched a multi-year youth ministry initiative involving in-person and online training sessions, opportunities for prayer, coaching support for parishes from national organizations and leaders, and more. The Multicultural Ministry team organized a retreat for several hundred Hispanic youth with Archbishop Henning at Merrimack College. 14
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON
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ONE YEAR TOGETHER
Click the button above to watch a threeminute video recapping Archbishop Henning’s first year with the Archdiocese of Boston.
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