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Tag: st catherines church norwood

November 6, 1954November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Fifteen-Year-Old Youth Confesses to Norwood Murder of Geraldine Annese-November 6, 1954

Following all-night questioning by District Attorney Myron N. Lane and State Police, 15-year-old Peter Makarewicz confessed to the brutal murder of fellow teenager Geraldine Annese on Tremont Street.

Dimly lit chapel interior with overturned wooden chairs and lit candles on altar
July 1, 1904July 1, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Crime, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Burglars Steal Communion Cups from St. Catherine’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1904

In 1904, St. Catherine’s Church was burglarized by thieves who stole gold‑lined communion cups and other sacred items, prompting calls for a larger police force and heightened vigilance.

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