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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St. George’s Church Dedicated-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1941
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St. Catherine’s Convent Cornerstone Is Laid in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1939
St. Catherine’s Convent Cornerstone Is Laid in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1939
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St. Catherine’s Convent Cornerstone Is Laid in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1939
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Buildings Are Being Razed Clearing Site For Convent-July 29, 1939
This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1939-Buildings Are Being Razed Clearing Site For Convent
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This Day in Norwood History- September 22, 1938-First Baptist Church Steeple Blown Off by Hurricane of ’38
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Churches Develop Community Spirit In South Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-September 10, 1938
Churches Develop Community Spirit In South Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-September 10, 1938 Pictured: St George’s Roman Catholic Church
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Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
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Cornerstone Laid for Norwood Town Hall-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1927
Cornerstone Laid for Norwood Town Hall-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1927
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Faith and Fellowship Unite at Norwood’s First Baptist Church-This Day In Norwood History-April 23, 1925
Representatives from twenty‑three congregations gathered at Norwood’s First Baptist Church for the annual convention of the Boston West Baptist Bible School. The afternoon opened with a song service and devotions led by Rev. L. G. van Leeuwen, Norwood’s pastor, whose warm welcome set a tone of unity and purpose. B. C. Patch, president of the convention, responded on behalf of the visiting churches. Reports from committees and…
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