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Tag: religious history

August 22, 1984August 22, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

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.

August 20, 1979August 17, 2026 georgenhs Churches, This Day In Norwood History

Historical Relics from First Congregational Church Surface in Norwood Archives-August 20, 1979

Preserved in the First Congregational Church's historical room, cornerstone artifacts from past building eras highlight Norwood's deep heritage as the town historical commission launches a repository search.

August 19, 1976August 22, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Religion, This Day In Norwood History, Zoning

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.

August 22, 1973August 22, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

St. Catherine’s Parishioners and Clergy Gather for Solemn Memorial Mass Honoring Late Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan-August 22, 1973

Over 1,000 mourners gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for a solemn memorial mass honoring former pastor and Boston Auxiliary Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan, who passed away in Dublin.

August 16, 1971August 15, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Father Miszkin, Pastor of St. Peter’s Polish Church, Passes Away Unexpectedly-August 16, 1971

The Rev. Ferdinand V. Miszkin, longtime pastor of St. Peter's Polish Church on St. Joseph Avenue in Norwood, passed away unexpectedly at Norwood Hospital at age 62.

August 20, 1966August 18, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

St. Catherine’s to Honor Rev. Lane Prior to Peru Missionary Assignment-August 20, 1966

Family and parishioners will gather at St. Catherine of Siena Church for a special Mass and departure ceremony honoring Carmelite missionary Rev. James W. Lane before he leaves for Lima, Peru.

August 15, 1957August 15, 2026 georgenhs Uncategorized

Fr. Maguire Dies Suddenly-August 15, 1957

Father William J. Maguire, a beloved senior curate at Norwood's St. Catherine's Church and native of West Bridgewater, passed away suddenly following a heart attack.

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