Arts & Culture Featured

Handel’s “Messiah” Performed in Boston’s North End; Hallelujah Chorus Video

Local arts partners came together with a ‘gift of music’ at the 3rd annual Handel’s “Messiah” (Part 1) concert on Wednesday night at St. Stephen’s Church in Boston’s North End. The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), the Boston Landmarks Orchestra One City Choir and Eureka Ensemble organized over 60 artists and musicians from across the city for Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Public Meetings, Driverless Cars, Winter Wonderland

Things to know for Monday Your daily round up for Monday, December 11: 6:30PM Old North Garden Public Meeting at 193 Salem Street. The Old North Church Foundation will be hosting the last public hearing regarding the upcoming redesign of the Washington Garden and Courtyard. North End residents and the public are invited to attend Read More…

Event Notices Kids & Families

Young Children’s Choir Tryouts at St. Stephen’s Church

Is your child a student in grades 3, 4 or 5 in any North End School?  We are entering our third year with our young choir at St. Stephen’s. Returning students and SCHEDULED TRYOUTS FOR NEW STUDENTS, will occur at St. Stephen’s on Thursday, September 14 at 3:45 p.m. Communications will go out to all our neighborhood schools Read More…

Arts & Culture

NEMPAC Presents Handel’s Messiah Holiday Concert

     On Wednesday, December 14th North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) presented its second annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” Part I at St. Stephens Church in the North End. The concert, featuring the Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s One City Choir, NEMPAC soloists, Eureka Musicians, and the St. Johns Honors Choir, was a resounding success, Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Christmas Mass & Service Schedules for North End Churches

Saint Leonard Parish Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve Saint Stephen’s Church 4:00 pm Saint Leonard’s Church 5:00 pm Saint Leonard’s Church 12:00 Midnight Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day Sacred Heart Church 9:00 am (Bilingual) Saint Leonard’s Church 10:30 am (Italian) Saint Stephen’s Church 11:00 am Saint Leonard’s Church 12:00 noon Saturday, December 31st, New Year’s Read More…

People

Father Gabe Troy to Receive the Cardinal Cushing Medal for Excellence in Service to Humanity

It all began fifty years ago in Kilkenny, Ireland, when Father Gabriel Troy was ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Boston. His ultimate goal was to join the Missionary Society of St. James the Apostle, but first he must serve one year in a parish in Boston so that he might become accustomed Read More…

Arts & Culture Kids & Families

St. Stephen’s Children’s Choir Looking for New Voices!

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music! We at St. Stephen’s are welcoming children from grades 3 and up to “try out” for our children’s choir.  We are beginning our second year and would like to add a few more voices to our current choir of six. Try outs will take place on Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Jigsaw Picture Puzzle – North End Nativity Scene

Play the jigsaw picture puzzle by dragging the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. Beginners can use the guides found in the lower left icons. This puzzle picture features the nativity scene at St. Stephen’s Church on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. It’s a very quick, 35-piece puzzle, easy to do in a minute. Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Al Natale Honored at “Italy American Style” Concert by St. Joseph’s Society [Photos]

Music in Boston’s North End hit a high note on Saturday night as the St. Joseph’s Society brought a star-packed selection of performers to their “Italy American Style” concert at St. Stephen’s Church. The North End’s own trumpeter, band leader and philanthropist, Albert Natale, 92 years young, was honored with the society’s Musical Achievement Award. In addition, Pastor Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Cardinal Sean O’Malley Celebrates North End Mass for St. Joseph’s Feast

Cardinal Sean O’Malley celebrated Mass on Sunday, October 12th at St. Stephen’s Church in Boston’s North End. The Italian Heritage Month event capped off the 89th St. Joseph’s Feast with participation from many other feast societies and local officials, including Italian Consul General Nicola De Santis. After the mass, the Cardinal met society members and the Read More…