Massachusetts Religion News (United States)

E-Book version includes author’s new introduction, updated content of this ‘traveler’s guide’ of the main meditative traditions

For the Benefit of All Beings, a documentary about the amazing life of His Eminence Garchen Triptrül Rinpoche with public talk by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and Q&A with filmmaker and teachings by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche.

The Dalai Lama has been awarded the world's largest prize for an individual, the $1.7 million Templeton Prize, for his encouragement of using science to explore contemplative traditions.

The Burning Bowl Ceremony is a time to relinquish anything that burdens your mind and, identify those things in your life that you wish to occur in the coming year. It is also a time to forgive yourself and others in exchange for inner peace.

In its continuing efforts to combat systemic poverty, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur recently joined forces with an international nonprofit and Fortune 500 company. This collaboration resulted in sending farming implements to Peru.

Reverend Linda J. Kent releases her new book on origins of a future medium - to proving life continues beyond the death of the physical body; real life stories and interviews from the personal files of an Ordained Minister and Certified Medium.

"Dr. Vernon Sylvest brings forth the wisdom of spiritual traditions and integrates it with a model of Western healing that really works. Highly recommended!" – Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Unity of Boston is hosting a weekly Sunday 10:00 AM discussion group on the affirmative messages of the Daily Word magazine. Daily Word offers inspiration and practical teachings to help people of all faiths live healthy, prosperous lives.

[Toronto/Boston] Legacy Celebration™ designs simple, elegant memorial jewelry that celebrates those we have lost, emotionally supports those who are dealing with grief and mourning, and offers a sense of community through shared stories.

E-Book version includes author’s new introduction, updated content of this ‘traveler’s guide’ of the main meditative traditions

Thirty-three impoverished families in the tiny coastal settlement of Maceió, Brazil, rely on algae harvesting, fishing and lace making for financial sustenance. For the past 50 years, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have empowered the community.

For the Benefit of All Beings, a documentary about the amazing life of His Eminence Garchen Triptrül Rinpoche with public talk by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and Q&A with filmmaker and teachings by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche.

The Dalai Lama has been awarded the world's largest prize for an individual, the $1.7 million Templeton Prize, for his encouragement of using science to explore contemplative traditions.

Voice of the Faithful® lauds move toward “complete disclosure…as to the reality of the sexual abuse of children and minors by clergy, religious or church workers”

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur live and work in impoverished communities that have limited access to potable water. A large part of the Sisters' mission is to improve the health and welfare of those they serve.

Concord Art Association Presents "Art & Spirituality Entwined", an exhibit that explores the connection of creativity and spirituality.

Church reform movement Voice of the Faithful stood with SNAP during a press conference in Washington, D.C., today, as SNAP continues its efforts against forceful disclosure of confidential information about sexual abuse victims.

The Roman Catholic Church reform movement Voice of the Faithful sees a clear victory for the lay voices in our Church in the Vatican’s reversal earlier this week of church closings in the Cleveland Diocese.

A newly discovered memo proves Philadelphia archdiocese engaged in a conspiracy to cover up clergy sexual abuse and Voice of the Faithful’s contention Church hierarchy have covered up abuse to protect the Church over children.

The Sisters' African Photovoltaic Project is transforming primitive, impoverished villages into thriving communities. As these efforts support U.N. Millennium Development Goals to eradicate poverty by 2015, the Sisters were asked to speak at U.N.

Voice of the Faithful cautions Catholic Church leaders that the time is long past for creating appropriate universal responses to abuse clergy sexual abuse and for ending secrecy and coverup. Transparency and accountability are essential.

Voice of the Faithful, comprising thousands of concerned Catholics, has dedicated the last decade to supporting survivors and conscientious priests and trying to change Church structure and governance to help prevent scandals like child sexual abuse.

The Burning Bowl Ceremony is a time to relinquish anything that burdens your mind and, identify those things in your life that you wish to occur in the coming year. It is also a time to forgive yourself and others in exchange for inner peace.

2012 Schedule for young men considering a life of service as a Xaverian Missionary Priest or Brother.

In the Netherlands, as elsewhere, clerics who perpetrated sexual abuse on helpless children could do so because they suffered no repercussions and because the Church did not hold hierarchical supervisors accountable.

The GYM, (Global Youth Mission resource), a new young adult and youth outreach ministry of the missionary community of St. Francis Xavier in the USA at our Fatima Shrine complex in Holliston, MA opened on November 27, 2011

For 36 years, leaders of six Roman Catholic dioceses in Ireland not only mishandled clergy sexual abuse and were not held accountable for abetting abuse, but also failed to establish reviews totally independent of Church influence.

In its continuing efforts to combat systemic poverty, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur recently joined forces with an international nonprofit and Fortune 500 company. This collaboration resulted in sending farming implements to Peru.

Reverend Linda J. Kent releases her new book on origins of a future medium - to proving life continues beyond the death of the physical body; real life stories and interviews from the personal files of an Ordained Minister and Certified Medium.

"Dr. Vernon Sylvest brings forth the wisdom of spiritual traditions and integrates it with a model of Western healing that really works. Highly recommended!" – Deepak Chopra, M.D.

A serious flaw exists in the John Jay College report on the causes and context of the Catholic Church’s worldwide sexual abuse scandal, according to the worldwide Church reform group Voice of the Faithful.

Voice of the Faithful has long sought accountability for church officials who remained silent in the face of allegations of clergy sexual abuse of children

Unity of Boston is hosting a weekly Sunday 10:00 AM discussion group on the affirmative messages of the Daily Word magazine. Daily Word offers inspiration and practical teachings to help people of all faiths live healthy, prosperous lives.

Paul A. Carpentier, MD, CFCMC, President of In His Image Family Medicine, in Gardner MA, named President of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals. Dr. Carpentier is one of only three FertilityCare Medical Consultants in New England.

The author of "Pope Annalisia" Peter Cavova, will give one and a half hour lecture on QUANTUM SPIRITUALITY and the secret teachings of Jesus at Unity of Boston at 1:00 PM. He will also speak at the 11:00 AM Service.

Cardinal Justin Rigali’s resignation as archbishop of Philadelphia shows clearly that the Vatican is beginning to hear faithful Catholic voices, according to reform group Voice of the Faithful.

Clearly Catholic bishops still do not understand how their actions put children at risk, said Dan Bartley, president of Catholic reform group Voice of the Faithful, as Ireland’s government released the Cloyne Report on Catholic clergy sexual abuse.

U.S. bishops must finally institute strong measures of fraternal correction when bishops fail to follow their own Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, according the Roman Catholic Church reform group Voice of the Faithful.

This free Christian spiritual development seminar will teach attendees how to unlock and get to the C.O.R.E of their God-given talents.

US bishops failed to address fundamental flaws in their Charter to Protect Children and Young People during their spring meeting in Seattle, Wash.

The Big Sur Spirit Garden welcomes members of the Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, Louie Gonnie, and the Yaocuauhtli Aztec Dance Troupe on July 4th, 2011

This Father’s Day, June 19th, Black churches across the country will participate in a Father’s Day “Rally Against Prostate Cancer” with the theme of Joining Hands in Prayer and Action to Save Lives.

United Planet Chosen to be Part of Unitarian Universalist Association‘s Young Adult Spirituality and Service Program

Ebook Spotlight: The Afrocentric Arthurian tale of Sir Moriens Son of Sir Agloval and the African Princess Belakane and his fight to reunite his family,save his birthright, win a kingdom and aid Percival and Merlin in the quest for the Holy Grail!

A woman fired for no apparent cause from her parish position has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Voice of the Faithful’s Emily & Rosemary Fund for Women in the Churcch.

GBNCC is hosting its Annual Spring Luncheon honoring Ms. Ellen Bass, Director of the Boston Capacity Tank at 11:30am on May 24, at Faith Christian Church, featuring a vvariety of entertainment, showcasing the diversity of the community.

Sara Callard of Quincy has been named development coordinator for Voice of the Faithful.

Recently, the Catholic League sent a letter to Archdiocese of Philadelphia priests that distorts the facts of a survey by the Greater Philadelphia VOTF regarding Pennsylvania SOL reforms and the facts of clergy sexual abuse scandal in Philadelphia.

Spector Travel offers some of the best tours to Ghana, These African travel packages are affordable trips and are designed for groups, individuals, families and academics that have a desire to trace their ancestry back to Africa

In light of the Philadelphia Archdiocese's clergy child sexual abuse scandal, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops must improve the effectiveness of its Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People.

Have you ever wondered why many movies depict black people like Cleopatra as a European, Hannibal as a cruel Brute, Ramses as a Bad Guy or Imhotep as a crazed evil mummy?

Fr. John E. Brooks, SJ, Fr. Aloysius P. Kelley, SJ, and Fr. J. Donald Monan, SJ, honored on at 11th annual Jesuit GALA on April 12

Clergy child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and nationwide must be investigated by USCCB president, according to Voice of the Faithful. Bishops are not following the USCCB’s guidelines and a church official is charged with covering up abuse.

Voice of the Faithful challenges U.S. bishops to follow the example of Irish Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Cardinal Sean O’Malley, archbishop of Boston, who led a “Liturgy of Lament and Repentance” in Dublin.

In an effort to help their local community The Leominster Bible Group plans to make and serve chili, salad, bread and drinks at homeless shelter in New Hampshire.

Three women who reported losing employment because of discrimination are sharing $15,500 in awards from the second round of grants from the Voice of the Faithful’s Emily & Rosemary Fund for Women in the Church.

Virginia’s sex abuse statute of limitations law is being revised, and Voice of the Faithful, the 30,000-strong international organization formed in response to Roman Catholic Clergy sexual abuse of children, has provided input into that debate.

Voice of the Faithful, the international organization of more than 35,000 Roman Catholics committed to church reform, has formed its first advisory council.