Boston archbishop reveals pain of closings By Ken Maguire, Associated Press Writer | November 13, 2004 BOSTON -- Archbishop Sean O'Malley made an emotional appeal Saturday to Catholics who oppose the downsizing of local parishes, saying the cuts are so painful that he sometimes asks God to "call me home and let someone else finish this job." In a letter directed at protesters, O'Malley said the church's financial status is "much worse than people realize" and that a plan to close or consolidate 83 of the 357 parishes is for the good of the archdiocese.Parishioners from at...