Media and Press Coverage

6/14/2010

Church vigils The Vatican has recently rejected the appeals of ten churches closed by the Boston Archdiocese. Five parishes have been occupied by protesters around the clock since 2004. Parishioners in several of these parishes have maintained around the clock vigils. Some have vowed to continue their fight.
WGBH Greater Boston

5/24/2010

It's Not Over...and Why We're Still Here
The Friends of St. Frances X. Cabrini

5/18/2010

Church Vigils Continue Despite Rejected Closure Appeals
WBUR.org

5/17/2010

Braude Beat: Vatican rulings
boston.com

5/17/2010

Vatican rejects appeal to keep Mass. parishes open
7 News

5/17/2010

Vatican rejects appeal to keep Mass. parishes open
MSNBC- WHDH

5/8/2010

St. Frances parishioners await Vatican decision on appeal of church closing
The Patriot Ledger

4/27/2010

O'Mahoney's World editorial cartoon
The Patriot Ledger

4/23/2010

Scituate claims win against Archdiocese to tax the closed Cabrini church
The Patriot Ledger

4/22/2010

SCITUATE EDITORIAL: It’s time to reopen
The Scituate Mariner

4/21/2010

Fight at St. Frances goes on
The Scituate Mariner

2/18/2010

The Callie Crossley show
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WGBH

12/25/09

Parishioners of Scituate, Mass. church hold Mass without priest
For the sixth straight year, there was no priest leading the Christmas Day Mass at Saint Frances Church...
NECN

11/1/09

They’ve seen the future, and it is lay
Maryellen and Jon Rogers think they’ve seen the future of the Catholic Church: lay-led parishes. That is, parishes run by parishioners - except for the sacraments, which would still be led by a priest, of course.
The Boston Globe

10/25/09

PHOTO GALLERY: Parishioners celebrate battle to save closed Scituate church
Parishioners at a service Sunday commemorating the fifth anniversary of the vigil that is keeping St. Frances Cabrini Church in Scituate open.
The Patriot Ledger

Video gallery
The Patriot Ledger

10/23/09

St. Frances in Scituate marks 5-year vigil
On each wall at the front of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, eye-catching and complex quilts hang near pews, pedestals, and stained glass windows.
Each quilt tells the story of the Boston Archdiocese’s closing of churches five years ago, and the 24-hour vigils held by the people who are still fighting to keep their houses of worship open.
The Patriot Ledger

10/1/09

A win for Scituate in town’s battle with archdiocese
Judge: Property must be put to a religious use for exemption to continue
The Patriot Ledger

8/30/09

W-B group considers a vigil to save church
Times Leader

5/12/09

A Revolution of Faith
The Today Show MSNBC

4/12/09

Lay-led Easter service at St. Frances Cabrini
New England Cable News

3/29/09

Church Vigils
FOX25 News

3/11/09

Massachusetts Church Fights For Survival.
National Public Radio

3/6/09

Mass. Catholics occupying imperiled churches 24-7.
Associated Press

1/26/09

Church Squatters Protest Archdiocese.
ABC News video

1/26/09

Act of Faith: Church Congregants Hold Vigil. ABC News

1/25/09

On a Mission From God. CBS News video
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1/6/09

In Quiet Rebellion, Parishioners Keep Faith. The New York Times

 

1/6/09

A 24/7 Faith. The New York Times

11/2/08

4 years in vigil, parishioners hold strong. The Boston Globe

10/27/08

Boston parishioners hold 4-year vigil. New Orleans Times-Picayune

10/24/08

Parishioners: Closures needn’t signal death of a church. The Patriot Ledger

10/23/08

A JOURNEY OF FAITH AND JUSTICE; 4 YEARS, 40 YEARS or FOREVER. The Faith Community of St. Frances X. Cabrini Remains Committed. The Friends of St. Frances X. Cabrini

8/22/08

St. Frances vigilers look back on 1,396 days: In almost 4 years, they’ve become experts at running a parish. The Patriot Ledger

8/20/08

St. Frances fundraiser is Aug. 22. The Scituate Mariner

7/11/08

Judge issues split decision in tax dispute over Scituate church. The Patriot Ledger

6/18/08

Vatican tribunal denies St. Frances appeal. The Patriot Ledger

6/11/08

Vatican tribunal hands loss to 8 local groups on closings. The Boston Globe

Vatican court denies appeal for eight closed Boston Churches. The Patriot Ledger

5/12/08

I-Team: Priests Accused Of Abuse Living Among Us. WBZ

5/7/08

Reorganization threatens to shutter New Orleans parish. USA Today

4/14/08

Time Magazine Quotes of the Day

The Future of Faith. WBUR

Opponents of parish closings see opportunity. The Boston Globe

Uncertain Church Awaits Pope in U.S. The New York Times

4/13/08

Parishioners Call On Pope To Address Church Closings - article and video. WCVBTV

Dismayed devotees hope Benedict listens to them. The Boston Herald

4/12/08

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Announcing the Formation of the Coalition of Parishes. Voice from the Desert

4/3/08

Bishop announces massive Diocese shakeup. Courier Post

3/5/08

St. Frances parishioners vow to fight on. The Scituate Mariner

3/3/08

She's a rebel with a cause. The Boston Globe

2/28/08

Parishioners of St. Frances Cabrini seek control of church property. The Patriot Ledger

2/27/08

Vatican ruling bad news for parish-closing opponents. The Boston Globe

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12/24/07

Closed churches denied priests for Christmas services. The Patriot Ledger

12/23/07

O father, where art thou?. The Boston Herald

11/4/07

A journey of faith and resolve. The Boston Globe

Archdiocese challenges tax bill for vigil church. The Boston Herald

11/1/07

Editorial -- Fish, or fowl? The Scituate Mariner

10/31/07

Archdiocese sues town over property tax assessments. The Scituate Mariner

10/26/07

Three Years in Vigil for the Parishioners of St. Frances X. Cabrini. Read release

7/24/07

Closed church sees 1,000th day of vigil. Metro Boston

7/23/07

1,000 days: A milestone for church vigil. The Patriot Ledger

Churches mark 1,000 days in vigil. The Boston Globe

7/22/07

Almighty effort: Scituate parishioners mark 1,000 days in vigil at closed church. The Boston Herald

7/21/07

Vigil Enters 1,000th Day. Keeping the faith at St. Frances. The Patriot Ledger

7/19/07

St. Frances Vigilers Near Milestone. The Scituate Mariner

4/12/07

Vigil goes on at St. Frances. The Scituate Mariner

Editorial -- Open the doors. The Scituate Mariner

4/9/07

Ledger Update: Easter service at closed church. The Patriot Ledger

4/8/07

Video: Despite Closing 2 years ago, St. Frances faithful push on. WBZ-TV

After Closing 2 Years Ago, Local Church Pushes On. WBZ

Video: Parishioners gather at closed church for Easter. Channel 4 WBZTV

4/2007

Video: Parishioners gather at closed church for Easter. NECN

2/22/07

Faith, love and sense of duty sustain parish. The Boston Herald

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12/15/06

Cardinal rejects request for priest. The Patriot Ledger

11/9/06

Letter: She is devoted to St. Frances. The Boston Globe

10/29/06

Their Faith Holds Fast. The Boston Globe

10/20/06

Keeping the Faith: St. Frances Cabrini parishioners persevere in vigil to resurrect church. The Patriot Ledger

6/17/06

New hope for Scituate church: St. Frances parishioners celebrate, but archdiocese says tribunal ruling changes nothing. The Patriot Ledger

4/17/06

Minus priests, parishioners lead services at 3 occupied churches. The Boston Globe

4/16/06

Keeping the faith, doggedly. The Patriot Ledger

4/5/06

Church makes pitch for tax relief. The Patriot Ledger

2/23/06

Church making another appeal. The Scituate Mariner

2/23/06

Hope Resurrected: Scholars, local Catholics want O’Malley to plow his own furrow. The Patriot Ledger

1/19/06

Vatican ruling won’t deter vigil holders. The Scituate Mariner

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11/30/05

Meeting with archbishop fosters hope in Scituate. The Patriot Ledger

11/23/05

St. Frances faithful to meet with Archbishop. The Scituate Mariner

10/23/05

A Vigil of Hope Endures. The Boston Globe

10/18/05

They're in it for the long haul. The Patriot Ledger

9/22/05

A Vigil of Hope Endures. The Boston Globe

New hope for parishioners: ruling expected. The Scituate Mariner

9/15/05

A Vigil of Hope Endures. The Boston Globe

St. Frances faithful heading to court. The Scituate Mariner

8/26/05

A Vigil of Hope Endures. The Boston Globe

Digging in To Stay and Pray. National Catholic Reporter

A Vigil of Hope Endures. The Boston Globe

Editorial: The courage to buck the culture. National Catholic Reporter

7/29/05

A Vigil of Hope Endures. The Boston Globe

Scituate levies tax on disputed church The Boston Globe

7/21/05

A Vigil of Hope Endures. The Boston Globe

St. Frances parishioners file suit The Scituate Mariner

7/15/05

A Vigil of Hope Endures. The Boston Globe

Scituate selectmen consider taxing church's closed property. The Scituate Mariner

7/10/05

Outrage helps sustain vigil. The Boston Globe

4/28/05

St. Frances Parishioners to file suit against Archdiocese. The Scituate Mariner

4/1/05

At St. Frances, tears and anger. The Boston Globe

1/20/05

Parishioners plead for their church as Archbishop O'Malley visits. Scituate Mariner

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12/23/04

St. Frances denied Christmas Mass: Parishioners continue sit-in. The Scituate Mariner

12/2004

Letter to Vigil Parishes. Association for the Rights of Catholics in the Church

10/26/04

3 start sit-in at St. Frances Cabrini. The Patriot Ledger

5/31/04

Feelings of Anger, Sadness over Church Closings Linger. The Patriot Ledger

Parishioners Rise Up FutureChurch.com

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7/15/07

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Archdiocese facing priest shortage: Committee urges staffing changes. The Boston Globe

10/25/06

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Video: American churches being sold. Telefrance

4/20/06

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Boston Archdiocese Opens Financial Records. The New York Times

3/21/06

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Bulldozing Churches for Mini-Malls. Castle Coalition

8/26/05

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Vatican Questions Boston Over Assets. National Catholic Reporter

6/11/05

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Closed Parishes Cite Washington Ownership Case. The Boston Globe

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Parishes to be Closed/Merged. Archdiocese of Boston

Church faces clergy crunch: Committee: Archdiocese must make sweeping changes. The Boston Herald

Archdiocese Receives Word from Vatican on Appeals. Archdiocese of Boston