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Tag: St. Catherine of Siena Church

June 17, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Jesuit Priest Expelled From Iraq Celebrates Ordination Jubilee in Norwood-June 17, 1969

A hometown missionary marks 25 years of ordination at St. Catherine's following a dramatic escape from the Middle East.

June 17, 1969July 19, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

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.

September 16, 1968September 15, 2026 georgenhs Fire Department, In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

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.

July 2, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps, Vietnam

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.

June 28, 1968July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps, 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.

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.

September 2, 1965September 1, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

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

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