St. Leonard Church – Interior Photo

Washing of the Feet and Maundy Thursday at Saint Leonard Church [Slideshow]

Maundy or Holy Thursday was celebrated in the evening at Saint Leonard Church commemorating the Last Supper. A traditional component is the Washing of the Feet.  Several parishioners from the North End took part in the ritual and had their feet washed by Fr. Claude Scrima. The service also concluded with a procession and clearing Read More…

Saint Padre Pio Procession in Boston’s North End [Photos]

Devotees of Saint Padre Pio from St. Leonard Church held the 6th annual procession on Sunday afternoon in honor of the relatively new saint. The statue of St. Pio was carried from St. Leonard Church after an Italian Mass and walked through the neighborhood streets where devotees pinned donations on ribbons. The procession was accompanied by Read More…

Farewell Letter from Father Antonio Nardoianni, OFM

Dear Friends: As we approach and prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth during the grace-filled season of Advent, I wish to send you my prayerful greetings and best wishes. May the birth of Jesus Christ be a time of rebirth for the Church and each one of us. The quick passing of seasons and Read More…