St. Catherine’s Pastor Is Given New Automobile By Parishioners PASTOR WELCOMED HOME — This photo, taken from a window of St. Catherine's Rectory, shows only a part of the crowd … Continue reading Msgr. Minihan Greeted By Over 3000 On Return Home-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948
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
Talk of the Town-April 29, 1943
The passing of Edith Winslow Willett serves as a bridge to the era of George F. Willett, whose vision shaped the very Municipal Building where our leaders now plan for a post-war world. The zoning hearings regarding Attilio Balboni’s request to remove gravel at 321 Dean Street remind us that even amidst global conflict, the stewardship of Norwood’s land—a tradition dating back to the days of Aaron Guild—remains a sacred civic duty.
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