Past editions of The Pilot

The following local stories and opinion articles were published on our web site in 2013

Years available: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 (statring July1)

Friday, May 24, 2013

Sloanes honored at Catholic Charities Spring Celebration

Cardinal celebrates Pentecost with new movements and communities

Nuncio to be guest of honor at Redemptoris Mater gala

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Obituary: West Roxbury pastor Father Dunn dies at 69

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan Hacks, flacks, and yoots

Opinion: Clark Booth Causeway vs. Broadway

Friday, May 17, 2013

Pastors of Phase 1 collaborative parishes begin training

Cardinal skips BC commencement over honor to Irish prime minister

Cardinal addresses Regis College grads

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk How others view the Gosnell trial

Opinion: Debbie Rambo A season of gratitude

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan Tribalism is in our blood

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Transitions

Opinion: J. David and Angela Franks Monstrosity and truth

Opinion: Clark Booth Injury prone?

Opinion: By Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. Living the Social Gospel

Friday, May 10, 2013

Priests turned away from bombing site 'understand' police decision

Bishop Deeley represents archdiocese at Greek Orthodox Easter Vigil

Supporters of youth ministry recognized at annual ONE banquet

2013 Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults (ONE) Awards

Father Spitzer addresses the need for a 'New Apologetics'

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Cardinal O'Malley releases statement on Irish Prime Minister's invitation to Boston College

Obituary: Father William J. Scanlan, 66

Obituary: Father William J. McConnell Jr., 84

Opinion: Russell Shaw Marriage surprise

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk The morality and wisdom of incremental legislation

Opinion: George Weigel The bishop of Rome as Christian radical

Opinion: Clark Booth Playoffs -- down to one

Friday, May 03, 2013

Catechists honored for service to archdiocese

MCFL Walk held on 'holy ground'

Cardinal Rigali shares 'personal perspective' of Vatican II in St. John's lecture

Sex ed consent bill receives hearing

Former abortion clinic director brings pro-life message to local parishes

St. John's Golf Tournament announced

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Dale O'Leary God has no grandchildren

Opinion: Father Robert Barron 'Gay marriage' and the breakdown of moral argument

Opinion: Clark Booth Lord Stanley's Cup time

Opinion: George Weigel '42' and us

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Remedies, not rewards

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Harrisburg Bishop McFadden dies attending bishops' meeting in Pa.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Archdiocese hosts interfaith service for healing after Boston Marathon bombings

Former Episcopalian minister ordained Catholic priest

BPD detail staves off congress cancellation

Cardinal celebrates Mass for victims of Boston attacks

New principal at Lawrence school

Visiting the Holy Land (Part 2: Visiting Jerusalem and surrounding sites)

Priests reflect on pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Part 2)

Obituary: Father Francis Beksha at 93

Opinion: Father Jose Medina The heroic striving for the Good

Opinion: Adam Johnson How all seniors can benefit from volunteering

Opinion: Madeline Westover Finding my way

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan The miracle of Father Kapaun

Opinion: Clark Booth On harsh times

Friday, April 19, 2013

At vigil, Dorchester mourns boy killed by marathon bombings

Cardinal O'Malley says all feel 'deep sorrow' for victims of explosions

Hero runner's dad reflects on prayer in time of tragedy

Northeastern students pray after marathon bombing

Oblates rush to offer pastoral care after bombing

Solemn vespers to honor catechists

Choir School celebrates 50th anniversary with Bishop Uglietto

Visiting the Holy Land (Part 1: Around the Sea of Galilee)

Priests reflect on pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Opinion: Clark Booth 42

Opinion: J. David and Angela Franks Asking 'why' on Marathon Day

Opinion: Debbie Rambo A legacy of mental health

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan Whatever happened to religion?

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe No words

Monday, April 15, 2013

Cardinal O'Malley's statement on bombing at Boston Marathon

Friday, April 12, 2013

Cardinal appoints four to the Catholic Community Fund board of trustees

Hispanic Catholics come together for Congress for Catechesis and Evangelization

On opening day, shrine serves up hot dogs with a side of faith

MIT spurs vocations as well as innovations

Time capsule opening brings reminders of former Salem church

Boston area women religious offer sixth anti-trafficking symposium

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth About concussions

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Going too far with DNR?

Opinion: George Weigel Impoverished spirits

Friday, April 05, 2013

BC warns students to stop distributing contraceptives

CoWorkers Conference to focus on 'Prayer in the Parish'

Holy Spirit Institute offers ongoing formation for prayer group leaders

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Three deals

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk Happiness in disguise

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Surprised by love

Friday, March 29, 2013

Cardinal gathers with priests at annual Chrism Mass

Priests honored at annual Chrism Mass luncheon

Cardinal celebrates Palm Sunday at cathedral

BU Catholic students bring the message of Pope Francis to Haiti

Film explores roots of North End St. Anthony festival

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Back to the diamonds

Opinion: Father Robert Barron Garry Wills agonistes

Opinion: George Weigel Cross-centered Catholic renewal

Friday, March 22, 2013

Faithful remember St. Patrick at cathedral Mass

Jesuits in Boston express surprise, joy at election of Pope Francis

Local tribunal judge from Argentina has high hopes for new pope

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Obituary: Father William B. O'Connor, 90, longtime pastor in Braintree

Opinion: Deborah Kincade Rambo and Suzanne Ouellette A common calling: Service to the poor

Opinion: Father Henry Jennings 'There's no other life I would have wanted'

Opinion: Clark Booth Beisbol's WBC

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone

Opinion: Adam Johnson How having friends affects our health

Opinion: George Weigel Meeting Pope Francis

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe White smoke

Friday, March 15, 2013

Cardinal O'Malley reacts to election of Francis I

Despite falling on Sunday, St. Patrick symbols will still be present at cathedral Mass

Obituary: Father Joseph S. Lukas, 90, longtime Ipswich pastor

Opinion: Father Bryan K. Parrish 'I rise above myself '

Opinion: Scot Landry The worldwide appreciation for Cardinal Seán and Cardinal Dolan

Opinion: Clark Booth NHL update

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Better futures through education

Opinion: George Weigel The unique impossibility of the papacy

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Cardinal O'Malley reacts to election of Francis I

Friday, March 08, 2013

In Rome, Cardinal O'Malley focuses on 'what God's will is'

Dispatch from Rome

Bishop Deeley emphasizes Good Samaritan in Appeal launch

Vicar General celebrates Mass of thanksgiving for pope emeritus

Bells ring for last eight minutes of papacy

Boston pilgrims visit Rome during historic period

Cardinal to maintain 'cappuccino robes'

Opinion: Clark Booth $ay it ain't $o

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Facing the downstream effects of same-sex parenting

Opinion: Scot Landry My favorite activity in Rome

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe One flock

Thursday, March 07, 2013

Venezuelan president changed nation, had rocky relations with bishops

Friday, March 01, 2013

Cardinal celebrates Mass for the Holy Father before departing for Rome

Cardinal departs for conclave

First set of pastors for phase one collaboratives announced

New transgender policies in Mass. schools criticized

Preventing Alzheimer's and caring for those who have it

Vicar General celebrates Mass of thanksgiving for pope emeritus

Bells ring for last eight minutes of papacy

Opinion: Clark Booth These three in the sports' world

Opinion: Scot Landry What will Rome be like for a Boston Catholic during the Interregnum and Papal Conclave?

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk The pope knows what he is about

Opinion: Russell Shaw The personal vocation of Pope Benedict

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Cardinal O'Malley departs for Rome

Friday, February 22, 2013

More than 540 prepare to enter Church at rite

2013 Catholic Appeal to launch next weekend

Some speculate Cardinal O'Malley could be next pope

Milford Catholic Elementary to begin Spanish immersion instruction

Associates aid in advancing charism of St. Katharine Drexel

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Obituary: Father James F. Degnan, 83, long-time Hopkinton pastor

Opinion: Dr. Karen E. Bohlin If it's not fun, why do it?

Opinion: Clark Booth South to north

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan Say it ain't so!

Opinion: George Weigel The legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Humble service

Friday, February 15, 2013

Cardinal O'Malley reacts to pope's resignation, prepares for conclave

Pope's resignation highlights his decisive nature, humility says Bishop Deeley

Local parishes dig out after blizzard

Opinion: Father Roger J. Landry The abrupt end of Pope Benedict's papacy

Opinion: Clark Booth America's game is back

Opinion: Debbie Rambo The Super Bowl and the Rice Bowl

Monday, February 11, 2013

Cardinal O'Malley reacts to pope's resignation

Opinion: Statement of the Boston Archdiocese on pope's resignation

Friday, February 08, 2013

2012 Catholic Appeal surpasses goal raising $14.2 million

Public invited to presentation on Chartres Cathedral

Medford pastor Father Dennis Dever becomes senior priest

Lenten sacrifices build spiritual strength, says director of Worship

Wilmington churches vandalized

Obituary: Father Edward L. King at age 89

Bishop D'Arcy dies at age 80; was 'good shepherd after heart of Christ'

Opinion: Clark Booth Soupey XLVII

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk Debating birth control in the public square

Opinion: Dale O'Leary Incense of the altar

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Victor-ious in Faith

Friday, February 01, 2013

Boston pilgrims join March for Life

Assembly marks 40th anniversary of Roe

Cardinal O'Malley calls on marchers 'to change people's hearts'

Cathedral Grammar School will close at the end of school year

Director of Pastoral Support and Child Protection named

Boston pro-life pilgrims celebrate together before march

Sightseeing solidifies March for Life's 'unfinished business'

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth Winter wanderings

Opinion: Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley Defending life 'in the midst of the culture of death'

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk Roe v Wade 40 years later

Opinion: Sister Marian Batho, CSJ World Day for Consecrated Life

Friday, January 25, 2013

Three ordained transitional deacons

The CatholicTV Network to hold 21st telethon

Local Hispanic student recruitment initiative seen as national model

MLK prayer service recalls civil rights milestones

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Obituary: Father Paul L. Clougherty, 80

Obituary: Father Alexander J. Keenan, age 62

Obituary: Father Laurence E. Kelley, age 77

Opinion: Clark Booth Aces over

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan Our first task as a society: Keeping our children safe

Opinion: Father Robert Barron Victor Hugo's re-telling of the Gospel

Opinion: Russell Shaw Demography

Friday, January 18, 2013

Redesigned edition of the Pilot Catholic Directory is 42 percent more efficient

Weigel speaks on 'evangelical Catholicism' at seminary sponsored lecture

Pastor looks forward to first phase of pastoral planning

MCFL speaker to discuss defections among abortion industry workers

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Obituary: Father Eugene P. Curtin, at 81

Opinion: Clark Booth Every vote counts

Opinion: Michael Pakaluk Will universities become obsolete?

Opinion: Debbie Rambo Another 'cliff'

Opinion: Kevin and Marilyn Ryan A lens on 2013

Opinion: George Weigel The Marriage Debate: what states really can't do

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Voiceless

Friday, January 11, 2013

Bishop Deeley ordained as link 'to the apostles and to Christ'

Archdiocese rolls out first phase of new pastoral plan

New bishop thanks all for prayers, support at ordination

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Obituary: Father James M. Carroll, 72

Opinion: Clark Booth Pro's return to the ice

Opinion: Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk The Pill as health care?

Opinion: Dale O'Leary Gender theory

Opinion: Russell Shaw Roe at 40

Opinion: George Weigel The marriage debate: confusions about 'equality' and 'discrimination'

Friday, January 04, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI names Very Reverend Arthur M. Coyle a Prelate of Honor

Cardinal welcomes New Year with Haitian community

From Cardinal Seán's blog

Opinion: Clark Booth The Pats very odd season

Opinion: Dwight G. Duncan The pope does Christmas

Opinion: Scot Landry Techniques for defending the Church and Catholic teaching in the public square

Opinion: Jaymie Stuart Wolfe Celebrating what's new