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Category: Religion

August 19, 1976August 22, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Religion, This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church Unveils $240,000 Rebuilding Plan Before Zoning Appeals Board-August 19, 1976

St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church presented plans to demolish its 1930s brick building and construct a $240,000 Byzantine-style structure at its Atwood Avenue location in South Norwood.

October 14, 1975October 12, 2026 georgenhs Ethnic History, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

St. Timothy’s Parish Sponsors Vietnamese Refugee Family in Touching Display of Community Resettlement-October 14, 1975

Norwood's St. Timothy's Parish rallies together to house and resettle Soan Van Pham and his family from Vietnam, fostering deep community bonds in the process.

1970s yellow school bus labeled New England School District with children boarding near a church in autumn
July 10, 1975July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

CYO Group Plans Beach Outing-July 10, 1975

On July 10, 1975, notice was officially distributed regarding the seasonal social calendar for the youth of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. ⠀ The parish’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) finalized … Continue reading CYO Group Plans Beach Outing-July 10, 1975

August 22, 1973August 22, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

St. Catherine’s Parishioners and Clergy Gather for Solemn Memorial Mass Honoring Late Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan-August 22, 1973

Over 1,000 mourners gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for a solemn memorial mass honoring former pastor and Boston Auxiliary Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan, who passed away in Dublin.

July 10, 1973July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Trinity Alliance Fair Planning-July 10, 1973

Planning for the upcoming autumn country fair, sponsored by the Trinity Alliance of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity, was scheduled to continue with a meeting on July … Continue reading Trinity Alliance Fair Planning-July 10, 1973

October 15, 1971October 14, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Catholic Group Seeks Worship Alternative Through Emmaus Community-October 15, 1971

A distinct alternative to the structured worship of the traditional Catholic parish has emerged in Norwood with the establishment of the Emmaus Community, a grassroots movement seeking a more personal … Continue reading Norwood Catholic Group Seeks Worship Alternative Through Emmaus Community-October 15, 1971

August 16, 1971August 15, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Father Miszkin, Pastor of St. Peter’s Polish Church, Passes Away Unexpectedly-August 16, 1971

The Rev. Ferdinand V. Miszkin, longtime pastor of St. Peter's Polish Church on St. Joseph Avenue in Norwood, passed away unexpectedly at Norwood Hospital at age 62.

June 23, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Catholics Laud Saturday Mass-June 23, 1969

St. Catherine's Church becomes one of 17 suburban Boston parishes chosen to launch the new Saturday evening Vigil Mass, sparking enthusiastic praise from local workers and commuters.

June 17, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-June 17, 1969

A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.

June 17, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Priest Expelled From Iraq Sees Little Hope Of Return-June 17, 1969

Expelled from Baghdad after 22 years, Norwood's Father Thomas B. Mulvehill celebrates his ordination anniversary at home amidst Middle East turmoil.

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