​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 … Continue reading Rev. W.E. Keating Dies-This Day In Norwood History-April 20, 1958
Sunday Services in Norwood Churches-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1957
Sunday Services in Norwood Churches-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1957
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 … Continue reading Norwood Catholic Women Close Silver Jubilee With Archbishop Cushing-This Day in Norwood History-May 16, 1957
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
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1956
Esther (Howard) Deeb with entertainer Danny Thomas (photo courtesy of her grandson, Robert S Johnson, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., … Continue reading Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1956
Convent Dedicated Sunday At St. George’s Parish-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1955
Convent Dedicated Sunday At St. George’s Parish-This Day In Norwood History-September 29, 1955
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 … Continue reading Emmanuel Lutheran Church Breaks Ground For Addition-This Day in Norwood History-May 12, 1955
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
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 school and hall. Click on the post to see all 283 names.
Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold-This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1950
91-Year-Old Structure To Be Razed;Premises Must Be Vacated By July 1st The 91-year old First Baptist Church on Washington St, which has been sold and will soon be razed for … Continue reading Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold-This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1950