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'''Boston''' is a vibrant coastal city in eastern Massachusetts, United States, serving as the capital and largest populated place in the state and a major hub of the Archdiocese of Boston. With a population of approximately 639,411 as of 2025, it is renowned for its role in American independence and as a beacon of Catholic faith, particularly through waves of Irish immigrants who transformed it into a stronghold of the Church in New England. From its Puritan origins, Boston evolved into a diverse metropolis where the Catholic Church plays a central role, with about 29% of residents identifying as Catholic and numerous parishes fostering sacramental life and community outreach. Under the patronage of [[Saint Patrick]], the city embodies the Church's mission of evangelization amid historical challenges, including early anti-Catholic bias and modern secularism, while hosting iconic sites like the Cathedral of the Holy Cross that draw pilgrims and underscore its spiritual significance.
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| country = United States
|country=United States
| administrative_subdivision = Massachusetts
|administrative_subdivision=Massachusetts
| type = City
|type=City
| population = 639411
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| catholic_population = 185000
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| catholic_percentage = 29
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| parishes_count = 150
|parishes_count=150
| notable_catholic_sites = Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Anthony Shrine
|notable_catholic_sites=Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Anthony Shrine
| patron_saint = Saint Patrick
|patron_saint=Saint Patrick
| date_catholicism_introduced = 1788
|date_catholicism_introduced=1788
| catholicism_status = Strong historical presence in immigrant communities, center of Catholic evangelization in New England
|catholicism_status=Strong historical presence in immigrant communities, center of Catholic evangelization in New England
| coordinates = 42.3601,-71.0589
|coordinates=42.3601, -71.0589
| area_sq_km = 232
|area_sq_km=232
| founded_year = 1630
|founded_year=1630
| official_languages = English
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| status = Active
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| website = https://www.boston.gov
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'''Boston''' is a vibrant coastal city in eastern Massachusetts, United States, serving as the capital and largest populated place in the state and a major hub of the Archdiocese of Boston. With a population of approximately 639,411 as of 2025, it is renowned for its role in American independence and as a beacon of Catholic faith, particularly through waves of Irish immigrants who transformed it into a stronghold of the Church in New England. From its Puritan origins, Boston evolved into a diverse metropolis where the Catholic Church plays a central role, with about 29% of residents identifying as Catholic and numerous parishes fostering sacramental life and community outreach. Under the patronage of [[Saint Patrick]], the city embodies the Church's mission of evangelization amid historical challenges, including early anti-Catholic bias and modern secularism, while hosting iconic sites like the Cathedral of the Holy Cross that draw pilgrims and underscore its spiritual significance.


== History ==
== History ==
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