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
Norwood Statue Vandalized-March 27, 2005
A statue of the Virgin Mary at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Norwood was vandalized with black spray paint on Good Friday, the most sacred day of the year … Continue reading Norwood Statue Vandalized-March 27, 2005
The Greek Orthodox Church of Route 95/495-July 16, 1992
Establishment of the Greek Orthodox Church of Route 95/495 In the summer of 1992, a dedicated community in Norwood began the process of establishing the Greek Orthodox Church of Route … Continue reading The Greek Orthodox Church of Route 95/495-July 16, 1992
Sharing a Home, a Career, a Church-June 15, 1991
A unique partnership brings growth and healing to a local pulpit as a co-pastor couple uses personal experience to connect with the pew.
Rev. Daniel J. Crowley Appointed New Parish Administrator of St. Peter’s Church-August 22, 1984
Following the lengthy absence of Rev. Thaddeus A. Saja due to illness, Norwood Hospital chaplain Rev. Daniel J. Crowley has been appointed as the new administrator of St. Peter's Church in South Norwood.
Norwood Priest Returns from India with Wrenching Accounts of Poverty-August 28, 1982
Rev. William J. Scanlan of St. Timothy's Parish shares sobering accounts of extreme poverty and ministry following a trip to Mother Teresa's mission in India.
Historic Cedar Street Church Sold-August 24, 1981
The historic 1898 Cedar Street church in Norwood was sold for $35,200 to the Jain Center of Greater Boston, preserving the building for religious use rather than residential conversion.
Vandalism of Blessed Mother Statue at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in South Norwood Appalls Parishioners-August 1, 1979
A marble statue of the Blessed Mother on the lawn of St. Peter's Catholic Church rectory in South Norwood was heavily vandalized over the weekend, leaving all the fingers broken off the $3,000 imported figure.
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.
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