CAMBRIDGE — The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council hosted its annual two-day annual meeting at which the organization marked the 70th anniversary of the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The two-day event also brought the elevation of a new board as well as the latest industry’s trends. MassBio CEO and President Robert Coughlin emceed the morning’s events including thanking outgoing board chair Abbie Celniker of Third Rock Ventures and the welcoming incoming chair David L.…

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BACK BAY — Boston College president Father William Leahy was honored at the Catholic Extension’s inaugural award dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on March 20, 2018. Father Leahy received the Spirit of Francis Award “for his commitment to provide theological education to Catholics from under-resourced mission dioceses.” Leahy was honored by Cardinal Sean O’Malley at the event, which was emceed by radio host Candy O’Terry. The Boston Pilot reported that in remarks before presenting…

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DORCHESTER — More than 200 guests gathered for the 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast and raised more than $100,000 to support the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry. The breakfast, hosted by the Brett family, is held in the church hall of St. Teresa’s of Calcutta church. The breakfast also is the induction ceremony into the Dorchester Hall of Fame. This year’s ceremony celebrated four new inductees: Fire Commissioner Joe Finn, Sister Barbara Gorham of…

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COPLEY SQUARE — 300 guests attended the 10th annual gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bridgewell, a Peabody, Mass.-based non-profit that works with people who have intellectual or physical disabilities and other challenges to achieve and enjoy their highest quality of life and personal growth. WCVB-TV news anchor Karen Anderson served as the evening’s emcee. All photos by Bill Brett.

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