Sunday’s cloud patterns made for beautiful skies over the North End, captured here at Saint Leonard Church by North End resident, Michelle Descamps-Mario. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCOE5okCW78] A Blessed Relic of Saint Anthony was presented in the North End this weekend as the Boston Friends of Montefalcione, Avellino welcomed Don Paolo, pastor of the Cheisa Di Sant’ Antonio in Montefalcione, Italy. On Sunday, September 15, 2013, a special viewing was held with the Saint Anthony Society and Saint Leonard Parish Read More…
On Sunday, June 23, 2013, devotees to Saint Padre Pio held an Italian Mass and carried his statue from Saint Leonard Church throughout the streets of Boston’s North End. Accompanied by the North End Marching Band, this is the third year for the procession of Saint Pio, a relatively new saint canonized by Pope John Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_giSKU_qUc] A North End Interfaith Neighborhood Vigil and Remembrance Service was held on Thursday evening for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013 and the brave men & women who responded to the tragedy. Special prayers were offered for the recovery of Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident, who was Read More…
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…
2013 Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule at Saint Leonard Parish for St. Leonard Church, Sacred Heart & St. Stephen’s Church Holy Thursday, March 28th – The Mass of the Last Supper will be held at St. Leonard’s Church at 7:00 PM Good Friday, March 29th – 12:00 Noon – Stations of the Cross at Read More…
February 13, 2013 is Ash Wednesday. Saint Leonard Parish in the North End has distributed the following information in their latest church bulletin. (Easter is March 31, 2013) Ash Wednesday Schedule 7:30 am – St. Stephen’s Church 8:15 am – Sacred Heart Church 12:05 pm – St. Leonard Church 4:00 pm – 145 Commercial St. Read More…
A Boston Municipal Court set bail at $5,000 today and ordered alleged church burglar, Richard Shiner, to stay away from St. Leonard Church in Boston’s North End. The Suffolk District Attorney’s office recommended $15,000 cash bail and an order to stay out of the entire North End, pending trial. Seen on video surveillance at St. Read More…
District A-1 Boston Police arrested Richard Shiner, 47 years old, on Tuesday morning under a warrant for Breaking & Entering at St. Leonard Church. Detectives are requesting the court hold Mr. Shiner in custody, according to Sgt. Tom Lema on behalf of Captain Thomas Lee and Lt. Detective Chuck Wilson. A witness at the church Read More…
Video: Musical performances and photos from the January 5, 2013 candlelight vigil in Boston’s North End to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Musical tributes featured student performers at the vigil from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), featuring Nina Finocchiaro, Kristina Riccio, Alise and Read More…
The North End community came together in a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening to remember the 26 Sandy Hook shooting victims that lost their lives in Newtown, CT on December 14, 2012. Coordinated by North End Against Drugs (NEAD), the vigil included many groups from the neighborhood and was held at the Nazzaro Read More…
All are welcome to a Candlelight Vigil for the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 5, 2013 in the North End at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Coordinated by North End Against Drugs (NEAD), the vigil will include many community groups and participants. The Read More…