Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.
Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
Tremont Street On November 5, 1954, the partially nude body of fifteen-year-old Geraldine Annesse was found in the garage of #13 Tremont Street. She had been raped and strangled. Early … Continue reading Tremont Street to St. Joseph Avenue
First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-November 19, 2011
Children gather at the front of the sanctuary to take part in a presentation by New England Hometown History's Bill McCarriston (left), playing Thomas Balch, and Nanci Kendall (right), playing … Continue reading First Congregational Church of Norwood Marks 275 Years-November 19, 2011
Historical Relics from First Congregational Church Surface in Norwood Archives-August 20, 1979
Preserved in the First Congregational Church's historical room, cornerstone artifacts from past building eras highlight Norwood's deep heritage as the town historical commission launches a repository search.
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.
Appeals Board Grants Variances for New St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church Building-September 1, 1976
The Board of Appeals unanimously granted two crucial building variances to St. George's Greek Orthodox Church on Atwood Avenue, paving the way for the demolition of the aging existing structure … Continue reading Appeals Board Grants Variances for New St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church Building-September 1, 1976
St. Timothy’s Church Moves to Curb Property Trespassing-July 8, 1976
Discover how the Norwood parish addressed a recurring nuisance on their Willett Pond property in 1976, balancing the need for community security with a desire to keep the shoreline accessible.
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.
Norwood Clergy Voice Support for METCO Participation-This Day in Norwood History-May 27, 1968
As a crucial public hearing approached, local religious leaders stepped directly into one of the era’s most intense national debates. Members of the Norwood Clergy Association issued a powerful joint statement backing the town’s entry into the METCO program, framing school integration not just as a policy change, but as a deep moral obligation.
Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
COMMITTEE MEMBERS making plans for "Good Neighbor Sunday" on February 14 are (seated): Rev. Allen Keedy, Pastor First Congregational Church, Mrs. John Clarke, John Flaherty, Jr., Mrs. George A. Sullivan, … Continue reading Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965