Massachusetts high court blocks city from displaying Catholic saint statues honoring first responders

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. A Beckett Foundation attorney told Fox News Digital that opposition to Quincy’s planned statues of St. Michael and St. Florian misrepresents America’s long tradition of honoring public service through art and shared symbolism.. Massachusetts' highest court has blocked a city from installing two towering statues of Catholic saints honoring police officers and firefighters outside a new public safety headquarters, ruling the monuments could improperly signal government support for one religion. The Aug. 20 ruling upheld an October 2025 lower court decision that temporarily blocked the city from installing two 10-foot statues of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of police officers, and St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters. The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which is representing the city of Quincy, told Fox News Digital the legal