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August 28, 1982August 26, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

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.

August 24, 1981August 20, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

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.

August 1, 1976August 31, 2026 georgenhs Churches, This Day In Norwood History

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

August 31, 1966August 30, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Temple Shaare Tefilah Prepares for Historic Weekend Dedication and Relocation-August 31, 1966

556 Nichols Street, currently the Jain Center. After months of anticipation, Temple Shaare Tefilah is putting the finishing touches on its brand-new house of worship located at 556 Nichols Street, … Continue reading Temple Shaare Tefilah Prepares for Historic Weekend Dedication and Relocation-August 31, 1966

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