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-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.
Retired Norwood Fire Chief Harry J. Butler Passes Away After 38 Years of Dedicated Service-September 16, 1968
Retired Norwood Fire Chief Harry J. Butler passes away at 70 after a 38-year career protecting the town; services planned at St. Catherine of Siena Church.
Paying Final Tribute To Marine Corporal Richard B Murphy-July 2, 1968
A solemn high mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church drew nearly 1,000 mourners paying final tribute to Marine Corporal Richard B. Murphy, who was killed in Vietnam.
A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968
A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.
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.
Obituary: Francis C. Foley, Former Norwood Town Counsel and Moderator-September 2, 1965
Francis C. Foley, 58, a prominent legal and civic figure in Norwood residing at 16 Shattuck Park Road, passed away yesterday at Norwood Hospital following a long illness. Distinguished Civic … Continue reading Obituary: Francis C. Foley, Former Norwood Town Counsel and Moderator-September 2, 1965