July 3Care for immigrants a constant for bishop By Monica Rhor, Globe Staff
A connection to immigrants and immigrant communities has often been the trademark of Bishop Sean Patrick O'Malley's career and could play a pivotal role in Boston.
Bishop planning a low-key July 30 installation service Abuse victims not afraid to share their anger at meeting July 6Bishop O'Malley reflects church's change By Michael Paulson, Globe Staff
The Archdiocese of Boston awaits the installation of an archbishop like none this city has ever seen -- a Franciscan friar who once took a vow of poverty, who wants to be called by his first name, who eschews the trappings of power.
July 7Many find hope in Boston's new bishop By Catherine Dunn and Nicole Fuller, Globe Correspondents
At several churches visited yesterday by the Globe, worshipers expressed hope and happiness about the naming of Bishop Sean Patrick O'Malley as Boston's archbishop-elect.
July 13Bishop's style seen in where he resides By Michael Paulson and Kevin Cullen, Globe Staff
As Sean Patrick O'Malley prepares for his installation as archbishop of Boston, he must decided whether to live in the grand house in Brighton built 75 years ago for the bishops of Boston or move to humbler quarters, prompted by his vow of poverty and the church's financial straits.
July 18O'Malley invites Law and victims of clergy abuse to ceremony By Kevin Cullen, Globe Staff
Archbishop-designate Sean Patrick O'Malley has invited his predecessor, Cardinal Bernard F. Law, and some victims of the sexual abuse scandal that led to Law's resignation to his July 30 installation as Boston's sixth archbishop, church officials said yesterday.
July 21O'Malley asks for prayers as he heads to Boston By Alan Scher Zagier, Globe Correspondent
Bishop Sean Patrick O'Malley asked yesterday for the prayers of his South Florida flock as he prepares to leave one troubled diocese and take on the even greater challenge of restoring trust in the Boston Archdiocese.
July 27O'Malley's path of quiet conviction By Globe Staff
Tthe Globe examines defining moments along O'Malley's path to the nation's fourth largest Catholic diocese. Washington D.C.:Tenants found unity in 'Padre Sean' Virgin Islands:Humility renewed a frayed faith Fall River:For roiled parish, uneasy compromise July 28Capuchins take mission beyond friary By Michael Paulson, Globe Staff
Capuchin friars have labored in the Boston area, largely in obscurity, since the 1920s, when a group of British Capuchins set up shop in Milton. Some of the friars hope O'Malley's arrival will somehow lead to new life for them.
July 29Parishes replenish from other shores By Monica Rhor, Globe Staff
The fusion of religious ritual and immigrant traditions is fast becoming an integral part of parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Boston. The church community that Bishop Sean P. O'Malley will take charge of when he is installed as archbishop tomorrow is remarkably changed from the one that greeted his predecessors.
July 30Rites, challenges await O'Malley By Michael Paulson, Globe Staff
Today, a humble friar becomes one of the most powerful men in Boston.
After nearly 17 months of nonstop crisis, the Archdiocese of Boston will welcome Archbishop Sean Patrick O'Malley with pomp and protest, optimism and impatience.
July 31A new leader reaches out By Michael Paulson, Globe Staff
Sean Patrick O'Malley, the 59-year-old Capuchin friar who has become an expert at taking over troubled Catholic dioceses, was installed as the sixth archbishop of the scandal-racked Archdiocese of Boston in a solemn ceremony overlaid with sadness and hope.
At BC, students watch with optimism, awe Three faces in crowd bound in hope, faith Sandwiches, chips were bill of fare O'Malley's homily reveals a frank, devout, humorous man Near cathedral portals, voices of protest and support 'Good priests' moved to tears at archbishop's words An angry protest, and prayers Full text of O'Malley's homily
Bishop Sean Patrick O'Malley speaks to reporters after being named Boston archbishop on July 1. (Globe Staff Photo / David L. Ryan)
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The James Porter case
Bishop O'Malley was the leader of the Fall River diocese during the James Porter sexual abuse scandal in the early 1990s.
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