The Society of Saint Joseph held an opening Mass for Italian Heritage Month on Sunday, September 30 at Saint Leonard Church in the North End. Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley presided over the Mass. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
Tag: St. Leonard Church
Unique Fundraising Opportunity for Saint Leonard Parish
By Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Saint Leonard Parish has been presented with a unique opportunity requiring that we seize the moment and take advantage of it for such an opportunity might never come again. Six months ago, a generous benefactor from Florida offered to match dollar-for-dollar donations to Saint Leonard’s renovation, up to one Read More…
Fr. Joseph Nasanathan Appointed to Saint Leonard Church
Saint Leonard Church announced the appointment of a new priest to its parish. Father Joseph Nasanathan is from Singapore and has been assigned on a temporary basis, pending approval from Cardinal Sean. Father Antonio Nardoianni said, “We pray that his stay among us will be fruitful. I am sure that you will all welcome him Read More…
Saint Anthony of Padua Honored on Traditional Feast Day 2018 [Photos]
If your window was open on Wednesday night, you may have heard devotees to Saint Anthony marching through the streets of the North End on the traditional June 13th Feast Day alongside the Franciscan Friars and the Italian American Band. The candlelit procession through the streets of the North End followed a Mass held inside Read More…
Vandal Returns to Steal from Candle Boxes at St. Leonard’s Church
St. Leonard Church in Boston’s North End was recently vandalized, the latest in a series of damaging incidents over the years to steal money from church candle boxes. The incident was reported to have occurred at approximately 9pm on March 22nd. The suspect was caught in the act by Fr. Antonio Nardoianni using a rigid Read More…
North End Churches Easter 2018 Services
2018 Easter Services – North End Churches Saint Leonard Parish St. Leonard Church (320 Hanover St.) Sacred Heart Church (12 North Square) St. Stephen’s Church (401 Hanover St.) March 30 – Good Friday 12:05pm: Stations of the Cross (St. Leonard) 3pm: Liturgy of Christ’s Passion (St. Leonard) 4pm: Confessions (St. Leonard) 7pm: Stations of the Cross Read More…
Saint Leonard Church Restoration Featured on Chronicle
The recent restoration of Saint Leonard Church in Boston’s North End was highlighted on Thursday night’s edition of Chronicle TV5. The segment featured interviews with Fr. Antonio Nardoianni, Fr. Claude Scrima and parishioner Carmine Guarino. [The Chronicle TV segment was written and produced by Sangita Chandra and filmed by videographer Carl Vieira.] Also, view photos and video Read More…
Monday’s Brief: NEWNC Meeting, Date Night Ideas, Wee The People, Remembering Joe Pace
Things to know for Monday Your daily roundup for Monday, January 8: 7:00PM NEWNC Meeting. Join the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council at the Nazzaro Center for their monthly meeting. See the full meeting agenda here. Notable News: Date Night in the North End Looking for a new date night idea in the North End? Read More…
Video: St. Leonard’s Rededication Mass and Blessing of the Altar
The complete rededication Mass and blessing of the new altar at Saint Leonard Church in Boston’s North End was captured on the video shown above, created by videographer Norman Lang. The video is also been shown on Catholic TV this week. Cardinal Seán O’Malley said the following on his blog: “I was so happy to preside Read More…
Saint Leonard Church Reopens in Boston’s North End with Altar Consecration by Cardinal O’Malley [Photos]
Hundreds packed into Saint Leonard Church on Sunday, December 17th as Cardinal Sean O’Malley joined the Franciscan Friars to reopen the iconic church and perform the consecration of the new altar. On hand were Fr. Antonio Nardoianni, Fr. Claude Scrima from St. Leonard’s and dozens of local clergy along with a standing room only crowd at Read More…
Reopening of Restored Saint Leonard Church on December 17 [Photos]
by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Saint Leonard Church recently underwent a much-needed year-long renovation project. The multi-million-dollar project, completed in December, is one of the most extensive restorations of the church since its construction in 1885. The sensitive renovation of the historic church focused on the refurbishment of the beautiful stained-glass windows that help Read More…
Weekend Brief: St. Leonard’s Reopening, Helicopter Santa, New Dog Park, Tea Party, Christmas Concert, Peace Walk
Things to know for Friday Your daily roundup for Friday, December 15: 2:00PM It’s a Wonderful Life Movie at North End Library. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for the heartwarming 1946 holiday classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. Notable News: Six years later, Andover double murder remains unsolved It has been six Read More…