IMPACT HIGHLIGHT
Archdiocese’s “Mother Church” Continues Caring for Those in Need The Cathedral of the Holy Cross underwent major renovations thanks to the Inspiring Hope capital campaign. As the “Mother Church” of our Archdiocese, and home to Boston’s Archbishop, the Cathedral is a beacon of hope to the surrounding community, serving a tremendously diverse population in Boston’s South End through countless programs. Some of these programs include: ■ Serving families through a food pantry
■ Offering help to homeless families transitioning from shelters to permanent housing ■ Providing free health services through the Cathedral Cares Clinic
■ Serving as an emergency back-up shelter for the Pine Street Inn and Boston Health Care for the Homeless ■ Operating an off-site shelter for victims of human trafficking in collaboration with the City of Boston ■ Hosting weekly AA meetings In addition to the above, and all that the parish does for the community, there are also 21 weekly Masses celebrated in four languages. We are blessed that donors to Inspiring Hope helped ensure this historic building will be there for years to come, not only to practice our faith, but to serve our brothers and sisters in need.
In 2020, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross renovation received the Preservation Achievement Award from the Boston Preservation Alliance. 16
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