Clergy Trust

10/21/2026

This October, we held our annual Clergy Trust meetings with our priests to update them on everything going on with the Clergy Trust and to offer them some wellness resources. This year, we were thrilled to offer a presentation with Mark Newall, a certified career coach who specializes in life changes and transitions.

Mark's presentation really resonated with both our active and senior priests who face so many personal and vocational transitions throughout their priesthood. Supporting our priests means more than just providing healthcare and retirement benefits - it means meeting them where they are and providing them with overall wellness information and resources to stay physically and emotionally healthy.

10/20/2026

Packed with protein and nutrition, these easy-to-make almond butter bites from will keep you going all day!

10/15/2026

This week, Boston College is holding the inauguration of its 26th President, Fr. Jack Butler, S.J. We were blessed to have Fr. Jack as our keynote speaker at the 18th annual Celebration of the Priesthood dinner in September. Congratulations, Fr. Jack and may God bless you in your new role!

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Fr. Bill Joy on receiving the St. Joseph the Worker Award at the 2026 Celebration of the Priesthood event!

The St. Joseph the Worker Award recognizes the special efforts of those who have labored in the background on behalf of our priests and the Archdiocese of Boston. Fr. Joy has been a humble worker throughout his entire priesthood, serving in parishes all over the archdiocese and always prioritizing the care of our most vulnerable neighbors in his ministry.

He also has been a fervent supporter of his brother priests, serving on their behalf on the Clergy Trust Board of Trustees for many years. Fr. Joy’s humility, grace, humor, and servant heart have made a profound impact on all those he has served and on the mission of the Clergy Trust.

Watch Fr. Joy's remarks here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1233771394

10/08/2026

"The very work of the Clergy Trust is motivated by love and finds its concrete expression in the compassionate care of our priests, especially when they face the challenges of illness and age."

Archbishop Henning’s remarks at our 18th annual Celebration of the Priesthood in September dinner perfectly encapsulate the mission of Clergy Trust and why we feel honored to do the work we do to support our priests.

Watch Archbishop Henning remarks here: https://vimeo.com/1233768401?fl=ip&fe=ec&share=copy

10/05/2026

This past weekend, Regina Cleri hosted a special outdoor Mass and luncheon to celebrate the blessing of the new Blessed Mother statue that was installed on the grounds. It was a beautiful day - the sky a beautiful Marian blue to mark the occasion! Thanks to all who helped make this day so special!

We were also able to recognize and celebrate our beloved Sr. Michelle, who has served the Regina Cleri community for 50 years! Sr. Michelle will be leaving us to go live at the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master's convent in Fresno. She will be missed!
https://clergytrust.org/events/regina-cleri-statue-dedication/

09/30/2026

To celebrate Give Thanks for Priests Month, Courtney O'Brien, our VP of Marketing, shared in this Pilot Op-Ed why the mission of Clergy Trust is so important to her and how the legacy of a senior priest at her parish growing up continues to linger long after he has gone home to God. https://www.thebostonpilot.com/Opinion/article.asp?ID=203320

As we wrap up this month, we’d like to thank you for joining with us to give thanks for the priests who have made a difference in your life. If you’d still like to make a gift to the Clergy Trust September collection, you can still donate here: https://clergytrust.org/donate/

There are some people who quietly shape your understanding of faith long before you are old enough to recognize what they are doing. For me, one of those people was Msgr. Charles Anadore. Although,

09/29/2026

If you guessed Fr. Louis Palmieri, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Quincy, you are correct!

09/24/2026

Last week we were blessed to have the newly appointed president of Boston College Rev. John T. “Jack” Butler, S.J. give the keynote address at this year's Celebration of Priesthood Dinner.

Fr. Jack reminded us that neither priests nor the laity can exist without the other and that we bring out the best in each other.

We hope you enjoy his remarks as much as we did! Watch now: https://vimeo.com/1228951829

09/22/2026

Thank you to all of our leadership sponsors of the 18th annual Celebration of the Priesthood dinner for your incredibly generous support of our active and senior priests.