Boston College celebrates 150 years

Boston College launched its celebration of its 150th anniversary on Saturday with a Mass at Fenway Park. BC President William P. Leahy (pictured) and Boston Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley participated.

Boston College kicked off its Sesquicentennial with a Mass held at Fenway Park.

Boston College President William P. Leahy participated in Saturday’s Mass at Fenway Park.

Chalices were set up on a table for the Mass.

The program for the Mass.

Priests participated in the Mass.

Boston College President William P. Leahy participated in Saturday’s Mass at Fenway Park.

Boston Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley and Boston College President William P. Leahy took part in Saturday’s Mass held at Fenway Park .

Boston Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley and Boston College President William P. Leahy shook hands at the Mass at Fenway Park .

Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley held up a holy book during the Mass.

Worshippers prayed in the stands.

Fenway Park accomodated thousands of worshippers gathered for the Mass.

Priests walked into the stands at Fenway Park.

Boston College President William P. Leahy particpated in Holy Communion during a Mass at Fenway Park.

Boston College President William P. Leahy and Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley processed out at the end of the Mass.

Priests in their robes made for an impressive site at Fenway Park.