Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948

This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Bodies of 3 WWII Heroes Coming Home For Burial

75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947

75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947

Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

MARRIED HERE SUNDAY — Matthew F. Foley, U S.N , and his bride, the former Margaret I. Pendergast, following their marriage Sunday afternoon at St. Catherine’s Church. (Surette Photo) Miss … Continue reading Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945

Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944

Norwood Army Engineer In Service Less Than Year; Fought On D-Day Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon, 25, of 24 Cottage street, Norwood, was killed in action in … Continue reading Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944

Norwood Fireman John F. Lydon Dies at Controls of Ladder Truck-This Day In Norwood History-January 1, 1942

Fatally Stricken From Smoke Inhaled at Dwelling Blaze NORWOOD. Jan. 1—Stricken suddenly from smoke inhaled at a fire a short time previously. Ladderman John F. Lydon, 41, of 38 Press … Continue reading Norwood Fireman John F. Lydon Dies at Controls of Ladder Truck-This Day In Norwood History-January 1, 1942

Rev. Robert McAleer of Norwood Dies-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1940

Rev. Robert E. McAleer. 38, curate of St. Catherine's Catholic Church for the last 12 years, died today at the Norwood Hospital. One of the most popular curates the church … Continue reading Rev. Robert McAleer of Norwood Dies-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1940

St. Catherine’s Convent Cornerstone Is Laid in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1939

St. Catherine's Convent Cornerstone Is Laid in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1939

St. Catherine’s Convent Cornerstone Is Laid in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1939

NORWOOD, Oct. 4 — Before a gathering of 500 residents today Msgr. Joseph Walsh, pastor of St Catherine’s Church, laid the cornerstone of the $80,000 convent which will be erected … Continue reading St. Catherine’s Convent Cornerstone Is Laid in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1939

Cornerstone Laid for Norwood Town Hall-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1927

Cornerstone Laid for Norwood Town Hall-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1927

St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens-This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910

St Catherine Parishioners Occupy Their New Edifice In Several Crowded Services. NORWOOD, Dec 25—The formal openings of the new St Catherine’s church at Norwood, Mass, occurred today, the first mass … Continue reading St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens-This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910