Regina Cleri Community

“Regina Cleri is committed to supporting the physical and emotional health and vocation of the eligible senior priests in the Archdiocese. Since 1964, our mission has been to provide our resident senior priests with unmatched holistic care to support their quality of life and changing needs.”

Stephen Gust, Director, Regina Cleri

Regina Cleri currently houses 56 senior priests who average 85 years in age and have amassed more than 2,800 years of active ministry.

Located in the heart of Boston’s West End, Regina Cleri is committed to supporting the physical and emotional health of eligible senior diocesan priests so they can continue their lifelong vocation of praying for and serving us in times of both joy and sorrow. Regina Cleri also provides two respite rooms for both active and senior priests recovering from recent surgery or illness.

Healthier Priests. Stronger Communities. Our Archdiocese has been blessed with so many wonderful senior priests who, for decades, have devoted their lives to serving God by making our communities stronger. Regina Cleri is proud to serve as a strong community for them.

James MacDonald

  • Current Senior Advisor, Fidelity Investments focusing on strategic initiatives.
  • 20+ years as Executive at Fidelity Investments with a proven track record of developing strategies and growing businesses, while delivering long-term financial performance in highly competitive markets.
  • Many years in technology including Athena Health, State Street Corporation, and Bank NY Mellon
  • Longtime parishioner of Holy Family Parish, Duxbury
  • BS, University of Massachusetts; The Wharton School Executive Development Program, University of PA

Rev. Thomas S. Rafferty

  • Ordained a Priest in May 2005
  • Currently serves as Pastor of St. Oscar Romero Parish in Canton, MA
  • Prior assignments include: St. John the Evangelist Parish, Swampscott, St. Patrick Parish, Natick
  • Before entering the seminary, Fr. Rafferty earned his law degree at New England School of Law and worked many years as a lawyer
  • Undergraduate degree from Boston College

Rev. J. Michael Lawlor

  • Ordained a Priest in May 1973
  • Currently serves as Pastor of The Church of St. Paul in Hamilton, MA
  • Prior assignments include: St. Joseph Parish, Needham, St. Maria Goretti Parish, Lynnfield; St. Ann Parish, Peabody; St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Danvers; St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
  • Has served on the Archdiocese’s Presbyterial Council, the College of Consultors, the Board of Trustees for Saint John Seminary, and several other Archdiocesan committees

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The Clergy Trust Team and Board of Trustees thank Cardinal Seán for his unfailing commitment to his brother priests and his enthusiasm in working with laity over the last 20 years, creating a lasting legacy on the Archdiocese of Boston and the future care of our clergy.

For his loving ministry, his servant leadership, and his gracious collaboration, we are eternally grateful.

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