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-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 2011
Norwood Statue Vandalized-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 27, 2005
The Greek Orthodox Church of Route 95/495-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-July 16, 1992
Sharing a Home, a Career, a Church-This Day In Norwood History-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.
CYO Group Plans Beach Outing-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-July 10, 1975
Trinity Alliance Fair Planning-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-July 10, 1973
Norwood Catholics Laud Saturday Mass-This Day In Norwood History-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.
Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 17, 1969
A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.
Norwood Priest Expelled From Iraq Sees Little Hope Of Return-This Day In Norwood History-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.
To Honor St. George’s Pastor On 25th Anniversary As A Priest-This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965
This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965-To Honor St. George’s Pastor On 25th Anniversary As A Priest