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Life on the Corner: A City of Parishes

The Boston Globe recently had a wonderful article about nuns, the Sisters of Saint Joseph, (www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2016/10/13). Reading this brought back so many memories of the parochial schools and parishes in the North End and throughout Boston that existed sixty five years ago. At that time Boston was a city of ethnic tribes, Italians in the Read More…

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Throwback Neighborhood Photo: St. Mary’s School Class of 1952

Following up the recent posting from the Class of 1949, Arthur “Sonny” Lauretano shares his photo of the graduating Class of 1952 at St. Mary’s School. St. Mary’s School, North End June 1952 Top row: James Tortorici, Arthur Lauretano, Thomas Greco, Charles Marsolini, Fernando DiIanni, Louis Capodolupo, Vincent DiDonato. Middle Row: Anthony Patrizzi, Virginia Orsini, Read More…