By Joe Sarno St. Mary’s Church in the North End was a magnificent structure. Built in 1834, it was the second largest Catholic Church in the Boston Archdiocese, the largest being the Cathedral in the South End. It was run by the very learned Jesuit Fathers and Brothers. It lasted a mere 130 years. If Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Your daily round up for Thursday, November 16: 11:00AM Water Transportation Study Open House at Leventhal Center. Join Boston Harbor Now and other community members at 50 Rowes Wharf for a water transportation study open house. Learn more about the process and provide feedback on project, view additional details here. Read More…
John DiCicco shares his 1949 photo from the St. Mary’s School class in Boston’s North End. 8th grade class picture St. Mary’s School, North End June 19, 1949 TOP ROW (L to R) Sal Natalie; Dominic Tammarno(?); Anthony Boerei John Tardito; Joe Mango; Paul Benedetto; John DiCicco; William Luisi MIDDLE ROW: Kathy Bova; Adelade Rossi; Read More…
A Stations of the Cross plaque is for sale on Craigslist said to be “from a church in the North End” by a seller named Rhonda in Newbury. The listed price is $145. The item piqued the interest of North Ender and accomplished historian, Jessica Dello Russo. Her father went to St. Mary’s and thinks Read More…