Visiting the town yesterday to commend the local congregation for a job well done, the Right Reverend Anson Phelps Stokes, D.D., S.T.D., Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts, presided over the dedication of the striking new Grace Episcopal Church at 150 Chapel Street.
Bishop Stokes Hails Parishioners’ Dedication
Beginning at 5:00 p.m., the dedication ceremonies drew enthusiastic crowds to inspect the completed $250,000 edifice. Addressing the assembled parishioners, Bishop Stokes reflected on the early days of the building project when members of the congregation rolled up their sleeves to assist directly with the initial excavation work.
“The church is a traditional meeting place,” Bishop Stokes told the congregation. “Houses are built to shut people out, but the doors of an Episcopal church swing inward and outward, a place where all are welcome to worship.” Following his remarks, the Bishop mounted the rostrum to formally announce his enthusiastic approval of the architectural achievement and community effort that brought the Chapel Street sanctuary to completion.
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
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Rev. W.E. Keating Dies-April 20, 1958
Rev. William E. Keating, pastor of St. Catherine’s Church, died this morning after several years of declining health. Born in Salem on April 15, 1867, he was educated at St. James Parish School, Salem High School, Boston College, and St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, graduating in 1894. His ministry began as assistant pastor in Holbrook, followed by 17 years at St. Edward’s Church in Montello, and later assignments in Brockton and Hopkinton. He came to Norwood in October 1918, where his leadership and compassion guided the parish through decades of growth.Fr. Keating leaves his sister, Mary S. Keating of Norwood.…
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Sunday Services in Norwood Churches-October 3, 1957
Sunday Services in Norwood Churches-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1957
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Norwood Catholic Women Close Silver Jubilee With Archbishop Cushing-This Day in Norwood History-May 16, 1957
The silver jubilee of the Norwood Catholic Woman’s Club unfolded on a warm May evening in 1957, filling St. Catherine’s School Auditorium with the glow of candles, polished silver, and the unmistakable hum of a community celebrating its own endurance. For twenty‑five years, the club had been a quiet but powerful civic force—organizing charity drives,…
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Knox Smith Property Acquired by St. Catherine’s-This Day in Norwood History-April 18, 1957
Knox Smith Property Acquired by St. Catherine’s-This Day in Norwood History-April 18, 1957
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Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., was given a testimonial banquet Sunday evening November 4 by parishioners of St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church of Norwood, in recognition of her long and outstanding leadership and service to the church. The banquet, attended by over 200 people, was held at Holman Hall in Norwood,…
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Convent Dedicated Sunday At St. George’s Parish-September 29, 1955
Convent Dedicated Sunday At St. George’s Parish-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1955
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church Breaks Ground For Addition-This Day in Norwood History-May 12, 1955
ARCHITECT’S SKETCH by the office of Harry J. Korslund, Norwood, shows present main church and spire of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church (right) and the new addition (left) for which ground was broken on Sunday. Last Sunday morning marked an important milestone for the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Norwood, as the congregation gathered for the ceremonial…
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Steeple of St. Catherine’s Toppled By Hurricane Edna-This Day in Norwood History- September 11, 1954
Steeple of St. Catherine’s Toppled By Hurricane Edna This Day in Norwood History- September 11, 1954
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Archbishop Cushing Confirms 283; Blesses New School And Hall-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954
This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1954-Archbishop Cushing Confirms 283; Blesses New School And Hall His Excellency the Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing, Archbishop of Boston, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to a class of 283 yesterday afternoon in St. Catherine’s Church. Prior to the Confirmation ceremony, Archbishop Cushing bestowed his blessing on the new…
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Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold-March 17, 1950
91-Year-Old Structure To Be Razed;Premises Must Be Vacated By July 1st The ninety-one-year-old First Baptist Church on Washington Street has been sold and the work of razing the ancient structure for the erection of a modern business block is expected to start in mid-July. The sale of the church property was announced at a business…
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