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2016 Red Mass: October 30th

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On October 30th, we will be celebrating the CLG’s Red Mass 2016 at the Holy Cross Cathedral, followed by a luncheon at the Seaport Hotel, where we will enjoy remarks by Raymond L. Flynn, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and former Mayor of Boston.

2016 Annual Letter from CLG President Michael Gillis

Michael Gillis

Dear Friends, I am writing to provide you with the annual update on the activities of the guild and inform you of upcoming events in which I hope you will participate. Going forward, we hope to provide a variety of uplifting and enriching events that will encourage your participation and assist you in living out […]

CLG President, Paul J. McNamara

Paul J. McNamara

McNAMARA Paul J. Esq. of Chestnut Hill, at the age of 74 January 23, 2016. Born February 14, 1941. Beloved husband of Mary (Hallisey). Devoted father of Paul Jr. and his wife Jessica of Los Angeles, CA, Bernard S. and his wife Michele of Short Hills, NJ, loving “Papa” of Nina, Alice, Callum and Lucy. […]

August 2015 Letter from CLG President Paul McNamara

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Dear Members and Friends, During the year since I have last given you an update on the activities of your Catholic Lawyers’ Guild there is much to report to you. First among our important initiatives is the creation at Boston College Law School of a memorial to Justice Joseph Nolan, our long time President whose […]

Catholic doctors, lawyers encouraged to build ‘civilization of love’

BOSTON — The Archdiocese of Boston’s Catholic Lawyers’ Guild and the Guild of St. Luke for healthcare workers came together for the combined celebration of the Red Mass and the White Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Oct. 26. The Mass was followed by a luncheon and a keynote speech from U.S. Ambassador […]

Red Mass 2014 – U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Kenneth Hackett

Ken Hackett, new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, pictured after interview in Rome

Ambassador Ken Hackett was nominated by President Barack Obama on June 14, 2013 to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. The United States Senate confirmed Ambassador Hackett on August 1, 2013, and he was sworn in on August 20, 2013. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Hackett was President of Catholic Relief Services […]

Article in The Pilot about the upcoming Red Mass

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The upcoming Combined Celebrations of the Red Mass and White Mass got some press. Follow the link below for an article from The Pilot. The Archdiocese of Boston’s Catholic Lawyers’ Guild and the Guild of St. Luke for healthcare workers will host guest speaker Kenneth Hackett, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, after a combined […]

Honorable Joseph R. Nolan Award

Honorable Joseph R Nolan Award

On October 26, 2014, the inaugural HONORABLE JOSEPH R. NOLAN AWARD will be presented by the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild at this year’s Red Mass Luncheon at the Seaport Hotel.  The award is given to a member of the legal profession who demonstrates a devotion to the Catholic faith, excellence in the law, dedication to family, and unwavering […]

Honorable John Edward Fenton

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Honorable John Edward Fenton, Jr. 83, a resident of Andover, and a former long time resident of Lawrence, died on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice in Haverhill. He was born in Lawrence on October 28, 1930 to Honorable John E. Fenton, Sr. and Elizabeth (McMahon) Fenton. Educated in Lawrence Schools a […]

June 2014 Letter from CLG President Paul McNamara

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Dear Members: It has been a year since I reported to you on the work of the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild. In my last report I informed you that the Board of Directors voted to create a Governance Committee to review our corporate documents. The purpose of the review is to assure the members that the […]