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7 Dec

Parish Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Faith and Film Series (Season 2 Episode 4)

12 Dec

Parish Sunday, 9:30am - 11:00am

Bambinelli Sunday

13 Dec

Parish Monday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Advent Prayer Service

14 Dec

Parish Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Faith and Film Series (Season 2 Episode 5)

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News November 14, 2021

SMG Ceremonial Flag-folding in Honor of Veterans Day

News November 14, 2021

Love Your Neighbor Outreach to Essex Village Residents

News November 9, 2021

Confirmation at St. Maria Goretti: November 7, 5pm

News November 9, 2021

Confirmation at St. Maria Goretti: November 7, 2pm

News November 9, 2021

Blessing of Pier Giorgio Frassati Statue at SMG

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Celebration of the Priesthood 2021

Welcome to the Celebration of the Priesthood 2021! “Opening Doors to Stronger Communities” featuring life-changing work of priests across Greater Boston.

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Evangelization

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Protection, Prevention and Healing

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Pastor's Blog

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Seasonal Information

Advent: To Come To

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The Year of the Eucharist

Feast of Corpus Christi 2020-2021

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Respect Life

Prayer and Action

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Vocations

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"My Peace I Give to You"

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Very Reverend Paul E. Ritt

Ave Maria Parish

Pastor of Ave Maria Parish

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December 7th, 2021

BBC names Myanmar nun to list of 100 most influential, inspiring women

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December 7th, 2021

Religious freedom commission welcomes U.S. diplomatic boycott of Olympics

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December 7th, 2021

U.S. bishops stress need for Catholics to deepen understanding of Communion

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December 7th, 2021

Belarus Christians urge help for jailed Catholic mother of five

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