Regina Cleri

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Regina Cleri is a home for retired priests in the Archdiocese of Boston. [1] [2] It is located in Boston's West End. [1] [2] [3] It was established in December 1964 by Richard Cardinal Cushing to provide health care and support for senior priests of the Archdiocese. [3] [2]

As of 2014, 56 priests lived there [2] and through its history to that point almost 400 had lived there. [3] A group of Sister Disciples of the Divine Master work at the home. [3] The executive director of the facility is Stephen J. Gust. [3]

A 50th anniversary celebration was attended by Seán Patrick Cardinal O'Malley and Mayor Marty Walsh. [2] [3] Though the priests are officially retired, many continue to assist in parishes throughout the archdiocese. [3] [1] [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cullen, Kevin (June 12, 2016). "Fast-changing Seaport keeps its spiritual anchor". Boston Globe. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sampson, Zachary T. (June 6, 2014). "Home for retired priests celebrates 50 years". The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pineo, Christopher S. (June 13, 2014). "Regina Cleri celebrates 50 years of serving priests". THe Pilot. Retrieved June 8, 2019.

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