One of the most important jobs of this publication, from a religious perspective, is to fight against relativism at Boston College. I have personally helped lead this fight over the course of my four years at BC, but regrettably I have often failed to articulate clearly why exactly I am against relativism as a theology. [...]

On Tuesday, May 11, Campus ministry will be hosting “Midnight Mercy,” a student-influenced event aimed at bringing greater awareness of the Sacrament of Confession to campus. The event will run from 9pm until midnight in order to be as accessible as possible to students during exam week. Four Jesuits will hear confessions in the St. [...]

I just wanted to take a quick moment to convey my congratulations to the ALC and GLC for promoting greater transparency. Obviously, I would have liked to have seen the entire situation handled with a greater degree of maturity on the part of the ALC. I think they really tried to “stick it” to The [...]

After being asked about ten times to give to the Senior Gift (which I find ironic considering how much “giving” I still have left to do on my undergraduate loans), I am finally beginning to consider the prospect that someday I might be moved to give financial support to my alma mater. Like any discerning [...]

As Boston College moves into spring, it is appropriate for members of the Church to meditate on whether or not they are achieving Pope John Paul II’s vision for a new, youthful springtime of the faith. One of the best examples of the springtime of the faith in Boston is the rejuvenated seminary on the [...]

A few people on the posting section of our website have insinuated that it is the job of Observer staff to patrol our message boards and respond to counterarguments. It is not. We simply publish the material. Where you want to take it from there is up to you. I am unaware of any campus [...]

Father Tacelli, who was President of the Board of Directors for a majority of my time here at The Observer, characterized me as a freshman by saying that “you were the most intense person I had ever met in my entire life. Everything seemed like an existential crisis to you. I don’t know how you [...]

Professor Margaret Schatkin, a longtime professor in Boston College’s theology department, recently published extended research on the Biblical analysis  surrounding the Catholic doctrine of Marian virginity. A specialist in patristic studies, Schatkin has been working for several years to help better understand the relationship between the teachings of the Catholic Churchand Matthew 1:25, which reads,“And [...]

Theology students returning to Boston College were surprised to learn that the Theology Department elected a new Chairwoman over the winter break. Although no formal announcement was made during the winter break, Professor Catherine Cornille has succeeded Father Kenneth Himes, OFM, as the department head. Cornille, a native of Belgium, is a professor of Comparative [...]

I was more proud of my fellow students today than I have been at any point in my four year career at Boston College. Today, at the 10pm, BC students in St. Joseph’s Chapel did something that I have never seen at either St. Joseph’s Chapel or Trinity Chapel. Despite the lack of kneelers, students [...]