Archbishop Richard Henning to visit

Collaborative on Christmas Eve

About a month ago, I received a call from Fr. Paul Wargovich, who told me that Archbishop Henning was looking to celebrate a Christmas Eve Mass in one of the parishes of the Archdiocese. Fr. Paul asked, would we be interested in hosting the Archbishop in Beverly? On our behalf, I answered in the affirmative and, as a result, I am pleased to announce that Archbishop Richard Henning will be the celebrant of the 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. 

ALL ARE WELCOME to join us for Mass.  As we expect large attendance, we ask you to observe that seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We ask you, PLEASE, not to save seats in advance of the 4:00 start time. 

Needless to say, this is a singular privilege and blessing for the parishioners of our Beverly Collaborative. May the spe cial joy of the upcoming Christmas season permeate our life of faith and witness to the One whose Advent we celebrate, Jesus Christ the Lord! 



Rev. David C. Michael, Pastor 

CORI form 2026

Archbishop's Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

"With great joy we received the news from Rome: habemus papam! We have a pope! I join with Catholics in the Archdiocese of Boston and throughout the world, along with people of good will, in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Holy Father. We pray for him as he begins this ministry as the Vicar of Christ and the Bishop of Rome. May he be for us a visible source and foundation of communion in faith. 

In his first words to us, Pope Leo spoke of the peace that is the gift of the Lord Jesus:


Peace be with you all, this is the first greeting of the resurrected Christ, the good shepherd who has given up his life for God. And I should also like this greeting of peace to enter our hearts and our families. 


May that peace give him strength and consolation, and may it fill our hearts as we live our own calling."

Learn more about Pope Leo XIV

A statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Archbishop Richard Henning released the following statement on the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis:


"I was deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Pope Francis. His legacy as Holy Father is broad and deep. In his ministry and across his writings, he has continuously called us to deeper faith and to a more generous participation in the boundless compassion of God.  He has challenged us to turn away from selfish impulses and towards communion with others and respect for God's creation. I am personally grateful that he called me to the Episcopacy and entrusted me with the pastoral care of the Church of Boston. His example remains a guiding light to the Universal Church. Through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph, may he rest in peace."