In the Archdiocese of Boston, the Vicar General is responsible for the oversight of nearly 2 million Catholics, in approximately 290 parishes, across 144 communities. As Moderator of the Curia, Reverend Monsignor Robert Deeley's primary duties are to care for and to provide coordination of the personnel and efforts of the central ministries of the Archdiocese.
This office processes requests for papal blessings and parish related powers of attorney.
Please find below a letter entitled "Response to the Economic Crisis" from Fr. J. Bryan Hehir and Fr. Richard Erikson to the Pastors and Principals of the Archdiocese of Boston regarding pastoral responses to the economic crisis. This information was gathered from Pastors and Principals in the Archdiocese who responded to a request to share their best practices in order that other parishes and schools may benefit from this exchange of information. In addition, Catholic Charities and the Planning Office for Urban Affairs has provided some great resource information and materials towards this same end.