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Author: Sibelle Grise

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (Assumption B.V.M. Church)
216 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. — Folder contains:
News clipping, “Parish priest brings new life to an old church” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Sep. 1986), about Rev. Ronald Bourgault and Assumption parish.
News clipping, “Assumption parishioners reminisce: Plan celebration of 100th anniversary” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (19 Sep. 1987), includes parish history anecdotes.
News clipping, “Family idea keeps church thriving: Parish celebrates its 100th anniversary” by Yadira Betances in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Sep. 1987), with photo of Cardinal Bernard Law greeting parishioners.
News clipping, “Reaching out to neighborhood: New team of 3 will lead Assumption in 101st year” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Aug. 1988), with photo of Rev. Frederick C. LaBrecque, of the Sacred Hearts Community.
News clipping, “Parish honors minister to lepers” in the Eagle-Tribune (13 May 1989) celebrating the work of Fr. Damien de Veuster in Molokai, Hawaii, and discusses modern Damien Ministries work with AIDS patients.
Bulletin, 26 Jun. 1994. Final bulletin, in English and Spanish: Assumption BVM Church / Asuncion de la Santisima Virgen Maria. Fr. Bill Perderghest, ss.cc. and Sr. Claire Bouchard, ss.cc., pastoral staff. (1994.188.015)
Souvenir book, “Rededication of: The Assumption, B.V.M. Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the People of God to their Church on the Occasion of the Church’s 86th Anniversary and Complete Remodeling”, 9 Dec. 1973, by the Augustinian Fathers (216 Lawrence St.). Includes program, descriptions of church fixtures, and parish history. Two copies held, 44pp. with photos. (1983.021.001 and 1994.247.007)
Program, “Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Lawrence, Massachusetts, One Hundredth Anniversary”, 26 Sep. 1987. Cardinal Law, celebrant and homilist. (1994.247.008)
Souvenir book for 100th anniversary of Assumption B.V.M. Parish, with parish history and photographs, and history of the Assumption School. Two copies, and one photocopy. (1994.025.001, 1994.247.009, and 1996.248.124)
Notes taken by Jonas Stundzia about Assumption B.V.M. Parish archives (not held by Lawrence History Center), circa 1983. (1987.003.009)

Asunción de la Virgen María (Parroquía de la Asunción de la Virgen María) (Parroquía Nacional Hispana)
216 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María. — Folder contains:
Flyer, “Parroquia Nacional Hispana” announcing the Asociacion Catolica Pro-Parroquia Hispana, circa 1990s.
Newsletter of Asociación Católica Pro-Parroquia Hispana, 26 Dec. 1993, “Inauguracion de la cuasi-parroquia”, announcing the formation of the Hispanic National Parish. (1994.188.018)
News release draft by Yadira Betances about the opening of the Hispanic National Parish in Lawrence on 26 Dec. 1993, at Assumption Church, with details of the service. Also includes translation of the newsletter “Inauguracion de la cuasi-parroquia”. (1994.116.001)
Bulletin, 3 Jul. 1994. First bulletin of the parish Asunción de la Virgen María. Fr. Juan Mendicoa, pastor. (1994.188.016)
Program, “Fiesta de Nuestra Patrona Asunción de la Virgen María”, 14 Aug. 1994. Includes history of the Comité Pro-Parroquia Hispana (Asociación Católica Pro-Parroquia Hispana). (1994.188.017)
Bulletin, 9 Mar. 2003. Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María / El Apostolado Hispano de la Parroquia de San Patricio (118 S. Broadway, Lawrence). Fr. Paul G. M. McManus, pastor. Lists sisters of Hermanas Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra (119 S. Broadway, Lawrence). Mentions the crucifix from the St. Francis of Assisi Lithuanian Parish coming to the Asunción de la Virgen María Parish.
Bulletin, 31 Oct. 2004. Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María. Fr. Paul G. M. McManus, pastor. Includes letter “In Nomine Domini” from Cardinal Sean O’Malley announcing the unification of Parroquia Asunción de la Virgen María with the parish of St. Mary–Inmaculada Concepcion, into a new parish to be named Saint Mary of the Assumption / Santa María de la Asunción.

Folder La Asunción (2017.027) — Folder contains two booklets:
“Le invitamos a visitor La Iglesia de la Asunción de la Virgen María” by Julio César González, listing parish information. Rev. Vincent Daily Vose, administrator. No date.
“Noticiero La Asunción”, bulletin, 26 Jan. 1997

Corpus Christi Parish
28 Union St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject boxes: Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Bulletins, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Events, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Anniversary Publications.

Holy Rosary Parish
28 Union St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject boxes: Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Bulletins, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Events, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Anniversary Publications.

Holy Trinity Parish (Parafji Świętej Trójcy)
30 Trinity Street, Lawrence, Mass.
See subject box: Holy Trinity Parish (Parafji Świętej Trójcy).

Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Mission (Traditional Latin Rite)
27 Abbott St., Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Mission — Two bulletins, 11 Aug. and 18 Aug., no year (circa 1991 or 1996?). Rev. Fr. Peter R. Lemay, mission priest.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
291 Chestnut St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject box: Saint Mary – Immaculate Conception Parish Community.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Polish National Catholic Church (Parafji Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła P. W. Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny)
112 Andover St., Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church — Three souvenir books:
Pamiętnik Jubileuszowy Polskiej Narod. Katol. Parafji Niep. Pocz. Najśw. Marji Panny w Lawrence, Mass., Souvenir Edition, 1936. Tenth anniversary souvenir book, with photos, history, and tracts for the Polish National Catholic Church. (2007.048)
Pamiętnik 15-to Lecia Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła P. W. Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny, Lawrence, Mass., 1941. Fifteenth anniversary souvenir book, with photos and history. Certain pages have been pasted over with news clippings (in Polish) about the 8th of the Polish National Catholic Church. (2007.048)
4-go Listopada, 1951 Roku Srebny Jubileusz założenia Parafji Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny, Lawrence, Mass., 1951. / Silver Jubilee of the Polish National Catholic Parish Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lawrence, Mass., 1951. Twenty-fifth anniversary souvenir book, with photos and history. Bilingual, in Polish and English. (2007.048)

Folder Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church (History) — Folder contains a series of handwritten monographs on the history of the parish, in English and in Polish, compiled around for the 75th anniversary of the parish. Titles as follows: “A Day To Remember”, “The Frederick Chopin Choir”, “Moments to Remember”, “The First Organization of Our Parish”, “The White Eagles Club” (The White Eagle Men’s Club), “Towarzystwo Adoracji N. S.”, “The St. Mary’s Sodality”, “The Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Club”, “Our Cemetery”, “The Parish Council”, and other untitled monographs. (2002.042)

Folder Polish National Catholic Church — Folder contains:
Newspaper clipping, “Parish 30th Anniversary Program Sunday” in the Eagle-Tribune (5 Oct. 1956), about the 30th Anniversary of Immaculate Conception and newly renovated interior.
Program, Souvenir of Service Flag Dedication, 18 Oct. 1942, dedication and banquet sponsored by the Ladies Blessed Sacrament Society. Mrs. Duda, President. Includes list of “Our Boys In The Service” in World War II. (2002.066)
Booklet, “Unity of Church and Spójnia”, 1971, by the Polish National Union of America.
Souvenir book, Golden Jubilee of the Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church, 10 Oct. 1976. Fr. Marion T. Gorzela, pastor. Includes church history and photographs. (1992.006.006)
Book, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, 1992, published by the National Commission on Liturgy of the Polish National Catholic Church. Liturgy book, in English.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
22 Plymouth St., Methuen, Mass. (St. Theresa Church)
128 Ames St., Lawrence, Mass. (St. Augustine Chapel)
See separate subject boxes for the former St. Theresa Parish and Saint Augustine Parish.

Folder Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish — Folder contains:
Bulletin, 2 Jul. 2000. First bulletin of the parish. Fr. Peter G. Gori, OSA, Pastor. (2022.008)
Flyer, “Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish: Inauguration July 8–14”, announcing events to mark parish opening.
Program, Pastoral Installation of Fr. William F. Waters, OSA, 7 Nov. 2004. Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB (Regional Bishop, Merrimack Region), celebrant. Two copies.
Bookmark, 5th Anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. (2011.086)
Booklet, “Dear God: Prayers by Our Lady of Good Counsel Religious Ed. 8th Grade Students”, 2008.
Calendar, 2008. Includes ads for local businesses.
Bulletin, 27 Jan. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Includes letter to parishioners from Fr. Donald F. Reilly, OSA (Prior Provincial) about the Augustinians’ withdrawal from Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
Bulletin, 6 Apr. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Boston; announcement of a Mass of Transition after Augustinian withdrawal.
Bulletin, 20 Apr. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar.
Program, Mass of Transition, 31 May 2008. Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap., presiding. Concelebrants: Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB; Fr. William F. Waters, OSA; Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA; Fr. Donald F. Reilly, OSA. Two copies held.
Bulletin, 31 May – 1 Jun. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Mass of Transition issue, announcing appointment of Fr. Marc Bishop. Two copies held.
Bulletin, 29 Jun. 2008. Fr. Marc Bishop, Pastor. Includes reproduction of “Oath of Fidelity on Assuming an Office to be Exercised in the Name of the Church” and “Profession of Faith” documents, 5 Jun. 2008, signed by Rev. Marc J Bishop and Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB.
Loose pages from Bulletin, 30 May 2010. Fr. Marc J. Bishop, Pastor. Announcement for Lawrence Catholic Academy. (2011.161)
Souvenir booklet, 10th Anniversary Celebration, 1 Jul. 2010.
Bulletin, 22 Aug. 2010. Fr. Marc J. Bishop, Pastor. Announcement for Lawrence Catholic Academy.
Program, An Easter Concert, 29 Apr. 2011. Musicians and vocalists from St. James Church (Haverhill, Mass.), St. Anthony Maronite Church, St. Mary Church, St. Augustine Church (Andover, Mass.), and Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
Program, First Mass of Thanksgiving, Trinity Sunday, Fr. Christopher Wallace, principal celebrant. 26 May 2013.
Program, 30th Anniversary All… I Have Done For You, presented by Our Lady of Good Counsel of Methuen.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Paroisse Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel)
78 Union St., Methuen, Mass.

Folder Our Lady of Mount Carmel — Folder contains:
News clipping, “Parish to celebrate jubilee” in the Eagle-Tribune (22 Sep. 1987), about 50th Anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.
Program, “50 Years! A Harvest of Blessings” Fiftieth Anniversary Liturgy, 14 Nov. 1987. His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law (Archbishop of Boston), Celebrant. (1992.075.006)
Bulletin, 19 Mar. 1995. (2017.027)
Booklet, “Hero By Obedience: Father Arthur C. Duhamel, S.M.”, by Denyce M. Hering, 1992. Biography of Marist priest born in Lawrence, parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, curate in Van Buren, Maine, missionary in the Solomon Islands, killed by Japanese soldiers in 1942 during World War II, and buried at Ruavatu, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Two copies held. (1993.083.002)

Folder Mt. Carmel 50th Anniversary — Souvenir book, “A Harvest of Blessings” 50th Anniversary Book of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Rev. Normand Martin, SM, pastor. Includes parish history, celebration photos, and photo directory of parishioners. Two copies held. (1988.006.001 and 2017.027)

Catholic Churches A-O

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (Assumption B.V.M. Church)
216 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. — Folder contains:
News clipping, “Parish priest brings new life to an old church” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Sep. 1986), about Rev. Ronald Bourgault and Assumption parish.
News clipping, “Assumption parishioners reminisce: Plan celebration of 100th anniversary” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (19 Sep. 1987), includes parish history anecdotes.
News clipping, “Family idea keeps church thriving: Parish celebrates its 100th anniversary” by Yadira Betances in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Sep. 1987), with photo of Cardinal Bernard Law greeting parishioners.
News clipping, “Reaching out to neighborhood: New team of 3 will lead Assumption in 101st year” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Aug. 1988), with photo of Rev. Frederick C. LaBrecque, of the Sacred Hearts Community.
News clipping, “Parish honors minister to lepers” in the Eagle-Tribune (13 May 1989) celebrating the work of Fr. Damien de Veuster in Molokai, Hawaii, and discusses modern Damien Ministries work with AIDS patients.
Bulletin, 26 Jun. 1994. Final bulletin, in English and Spanish: Assumption BVM Church / Asuncion de la Santisima Virgen Maria. Fr. Bill Perderghest, ss.cc. and Sr. Claire Bouchard, ss.cc., pastoral staff. (1994.188.015)
Souvenir book, “Rededication of: The Assumption, B.V.M. Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the People of God to their Church on the Occasion of the Church’s 86th Anniversary and Complete Remodeling”, 9 Dec. 1973, by the Augustinian Fathers (216 Lawrence St.). Includes program, descriptions of church fixtures, and parish history. Two copies held, 44pp. with photos. (1983.021.001 and 1994.247.007)
Program, “Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Lawrence, Massachusetts, One Hundredth Anniversary”, 26 Sep. 1987. Cardinal Law, celebrant and homilist. (1994.247.008)
Souvenir book for 100th anniversary of Assumption B.V.M. Parish, with parish history and photographs, and history of the Assumption School. Two copies, and one photocopy. (1994.025.001, 1994.247.009, and 1996.248.124)
Notes taken by Jonas Stundzia about Assumption B.V.M. Parish archives (not held by Lawrence History Center), circa 1983. (1987.003.009)

Asunción de la Virgen María (Parroquía de la Asunción de la Virgen María) (Parroquía Nacional Hispana)
216 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María. — Folder contains:
Flyer, “Parroquia Nacional Hispana” announcing the Asociacion Catolica Pro-Parroquia Hispana, circa 1990s.
Newsletter of Asociación Católica Pro-Parroquia Hispana, 26 Dec. 1993, “Inauguracion de la cuasi-parroquia”, announcing the formation of the Hispanic National Parish. (1994.188.018)
News release draft by Yadira Betances about the opening of the Hispanic National Parish in Lawrence on 26 Dec. 1993, at Assumption Church, with details of the service. Also includes translation of the newsletter “Inauguracion de la cuasi-parroquia”. (1994.116.001)
Bulletin, 3 Jul. 1994. First bulletin of the parish Asunción de la Virgen María. Fr. Juan Mendicoa, pastor. (1994.188.016)
Program, “Fiesta de Nuestra Patrona Asunción de la Virgen María”, 14 Aug. 1994. Includes history of the Comité Pro-Parroquia Hispana (Asociación Católica Pro-Parroquia Hispana). (1994.188.017)
Bulletin, 9 Mar. 2003. Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María / El Apostolado Hispano de la Parroquia de San Patricio (118 S. Broadway, Lawrence). Fr. Paul G. M. McManus, pastor. Lists sisters of Hermanas Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra (119 S. Broadway, Lawrence). Mentions the crucifix from the St. Francis of Assisi Lithuanian Parish coming to the Asunción de la Virgen María Parish.
Bulletin, 31 Oct. 2004. Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María. Fr. Paul G. M. McManus, pastor. Includes letter “In Nomine Domini” from Cardinal Sean O’Malley announcing the unification of Parroquia Asunción de la Virgen María with the parish of St. Mary–Inmaculada Concepcion, into a new parish to be named Saint Mary of the Assumption / Santa María de la Asunción.

Folder La Asunción (2017.027) — Folder contains two booklets:
“Le invitamos a visitor La Iglesia de la Asunción de la Virgen María” by Julio César González, listing parish information. Rev. Vincent Daily Vose, administrator. No date.
“Noticiero La Asunción”, bulletin, 26 Jan. 1997

Corpus Christi Parish
28 Union St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject boxes: Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Bulletins, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Events, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Anniversary Publications.

Holy Rosary Parish
28 Union St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject boxes: Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Bulletins, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Events, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Anniversary Publications.

Holy Trinity Parish (Parafji Świętej Trójcy)
30 Trinity Street, Lawrence, Mass.
See subject box: Holy Trinity Parish (Parafji Świętej Trójcy).

Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Mission (Traditional Latin Rite)
27 Abbott St., Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Mission — Two bulletins, 11 Aug. and 18 Aug., no year (circa 1991 or 1996?). Rev. Fr. Peter R. Lemay, mission priest.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
291 Chestnut St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject box: Saint Mary – Immaculate Conception Parish Community.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Polish National Catholic Church (Parafji Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła P. W. Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny)
112 Andover St., Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church — Three souvenir books:
Pamiętnik Jubileuszowy Polskiej Narod. Katol. Parafji Niep. Pocz. Najśw. Marji Panny w Lawrence, Mass., Souvenir Edition, 1936. Tenth anniversary souvenir book, with photos, history, and tracts for the Polish National Catholic Church. (2007.048)
Pamiętnik 15-to Lecia Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła P. W. Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny, Lawrence, Mass., 1941. Fifteenth anniversary souvenir book, with photos and history. Certain pages have been pasted over with news clippings (in Polish) about the 8th of the Polish National Catholic Church. (2007.048)
4-go Listopada, 1951 Roku Srebny Jubileusz założenia Parafji Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny, Lawrence, Mass., 1951. / Silver Jubilee of the Polish National Catholic Parish Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lawrence, Mass., 1951. Twenty-fifth anniversary souvenir book, with photos and history. Bilingual, in Polish and English. (2007.048)

Folder Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church (History) — Folder contains a series of handwritten monographs on the history of the parish, in English and in Polish, compiled around for the 75th anniversary of the parish. Titles as follows: “A Day To Remember”, “The Frederick Chopin Choir”, “Moments to Remember”, “The First Organization of Our Parish”, “The White Eagles Club” (The White Eagle Men’s Club), “Towarzystwo Adoracji N. S.”, “The St. Mary’s Sodality”, “The Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Club”, “Our Cemetery”, “The Parish Council”, and other untitled monographs. (2002.042)

Folder Polish National Catholic Church — Folder contains:
Newspaper clipping, “Parish 30th Anniversary Program Sunday” in the Eagle-Tribune (5 Oct. 1956), about the 30th Anniversary of Immaculate Conception and newly renovated interior.
Program, Souvenir of Service Flag Dedication, 18 Oct. 1942, dedication and banquet sponsored by the Ladies Blessed Sacrament Society. Mrs. Duda, President. Includes list of “Our Boys In The Service” in World War II. (2002.066)
Booklet, “Unity of Church and Spójnia”, 1971, by the Polish National Union of America.
Souvenir book, Golden Jubilee of the Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church, 10 Oct. 1976. Fr. Marion T. Gorzela, pastor. Includes church history and photographs. (1992.006.006)
Book, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, 1992, published by the National Commission on Liturgy of the Polish National Catholic Church. Liturgy book, in English.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
22 Plymouth St., Methuen, Mass. (St. Theresa Church)
128 Ames St., Lawrence, Mass. (St. Augustine Chapel)
See separate subject boxes for the former St. Theresa Parish and Saint Augustine Parish.

Folder Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish — Folder contains:
Bulletin, 2 Jul. 2000. First bulletin of the parish. Fr. Peter G. Gori, OSA, Pastor. (2022.008)
Flyer, “Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish: Inauguration July 8–14”, announcing events to mark parish opening.
Program, Pastoral Installation of Fr. William F. Waters, OSA, 7 Nov. 2004. Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB (Regional Bishop, Merrimack Region), celebrant. Two copies.
Bookmark, 5th Anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. (2011.086)
Booklet, “Dear God: Prayers by Our Lady of Good Counsel Religious Ed. 8th Grade Students”, 2008.
Calendar, 2008. Includes ads for local businesses.
Bulletin, 27 Jan. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Includes letter to parishioners from Fr. Donald F. Reilly, OSA (Prior Provincial) about the Augustinians’ withdrawal from Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
Bulletin, 6 Apr. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Boston; announcement of a Mass of Transition after Augustinian withdrawal.
Bulletin, 20 Apr. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar.
Program, Mass of Transition, 31 May 2008. Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap., presiding. Concelebrants: Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB; Fr. William F. Waters, OSA; Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA; Fr. Donald F. Reilly, OSA. Two copies held.
Bulletin, 31 May – 1 Jun. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Mass of Transition issue, announcing appointment of Fr. Marc Bishop. Two copies held.
Bulletin, 29 Jun. 2008. Fr. Marc Bishop, Pastor. Includes reproduction of “Oath of Fidelity on Assuming an Office to be Exercised in the Name of the Church” and “Profession of Faith” documents, 5 Jun. 2008, signed by Rev. Marc J Bishop and Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB.
Loose pages from Bulletin, 30 May 2010. Fr. Marc J. Bishop, Pastor. Announcement for Lawrence Catholic Academy. (2011.161)
Souvenir booklet, 10th Anniversary Celebration, 1 Jul. 2010.
Bulletin, 22 Aug. 2010. Fr. Marc J. Bishop, Pastor. Announcement for Lawrence Catholic Academy.
Program, An Easter Concert, 29 Apr. 2011. Musicians and vocalists from St. James Church (Haverhill, Mass.), St. Anthony Maronite Church, St. Mary Church, St. Augustine Church (Andover, Mass.), and Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
Program, First Mass of Thanksgiving, Trinity Sunday, Fr. Christopher Wallace, principal celebrant. 26 May 2013.
Program, 30th Anniversary All… I Have Done For You, presented by Our Lady of Good Counsel of Methuen.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Paroisse Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel)
78 Union St., Methuen, Mass.

Folder Our Lady of Mount Carmel — Folder contains:
News clipping, “Parish to celebrate jubilee” in the Eagle-Tribune (22 Sep. 1987), about 50th Anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.
Program, “50 Years! A Harvest of Blessings” Fiftieth Anniversary Liturgy, 14 Nov. 1987. His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law (Archbishop of Boston), Celebrant. (1992.075.006)
Bulletin, 19 Mar. 1995. (2017.027)
Booklet, “Hero By Obedience: Father Arthur C. Duhamel, S.M.”, by Denyce M. Hering, 1992. Biography of Marist priest born in Lawrence, parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, curate in Van Buren, Maine, missionary in the Solomon Islands, killed by Japanese soldiers in 1942 during World War II, and buried at Ruavatu, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Two copies held. (1993.083.002)

Folder Mt. Carmel 50th Anniversary — Souvenir book, “A Harvest of Blessings” 50th Anniversary Book of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Rev. Normand Martin, SM, pastor. Includes parish history, celebration photos, and photo directory of parishioners. Two copies held. (1988.006.001 and 2017.027)

Catholic Churches A-O

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (Assumption B.V.M. Church)
216 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. — Folder contains:
News clipping, “Parish priest brings new life to an old church” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Sep. 1986), about Rev. Ronald Bourgault and Assumption parish.
News clipping, “Assumption parishioners reminisce: Plan celebration of 100th anniversary” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (19 Sep. 1987), includes parish history anecdotes.
News clipping, “Family idea keeps church thriving: Parish celebrates its 100th anniversary” by Yadira Betances in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Sep. 1987), with photo of Cardinal Bernard Law greeting parishioners.
News clipping, “Reaching out to neighborhood: New team of 3 will lead Assumption in 101st year” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Aug. 1988), with photo of Rev. Frederick C. LaBrecque, of the Sacred Hearts Community.
News clipping, “Parish honors minister to lepers” in the Eagle-Tribune (13 May 1989) celebrating the work of Fr. Damien de Veuster in Molokai, Hawaii, and discusses modern Damien Ministries work with AIDS patients.
Bulletin, 26 Jun. 1994. Final bulletin, in English and Spanish: Assumption BVM Church / Asuncion de la Santisima Virgen Maria. Fr. Bill Perderghest, ss.cc. and Sr. Claire Bouchard, ss.cc., pastoral staff. (1994.188.015)
Souvenir book, “Rededication of: The Assumption, B.V.M. Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the People of God to their Church on the Occasion of the Church’s 86th Anniversary and Complete Remodeling”, 9 Dec. 1973, by the Augustinian Fathers (216 Lawrence St.). Includes program, descriptions of church fixtures, and parish history. Two copies held, 44pp. with photos. (1983.021.001 and 1994.247.007)
Program, “Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Lawrence, Massachusetts, One Hundredth Anniversary”, 26 Sep. 1987. Cardinal Law, celebrant and homilist. (1994.247.008)
Souvenir book for 100th anniversary of Assumption B.V.M. Parish, with parish history and photographs, and history of the Assumption School. Two copies, and one photocopy. (1994.025.001, 1994.247.009, and 1996.248.124)
Notes taken by Jonas Stundzia about Assumption B.V.M. Parish archives (not held by Lawrence History Center), circa 1983. (1987.003.009)

Asunción de la Virgen María (Parroquía de la Asunción de la Virgen María) (Parroquía Nacional Hispana)
216 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María. — Folder contains:
Flyer, “Parroquia Nacional Hispana” announcing the Asociacion Catolica Pro-Parroquia Hispana, circa 1990s.
Newsletter of Asociación Católica Pro-Parroquia Hispana, 26 Dec. 1993, “Inauguracion de la cuasi-parroquia”, announcing the formation of the Hispanic National Parish. (1994.188.018)
News release draft by Yadira Betances about the opening of the Hispanic National Parish in Lawrence on 26 Dec. 1993, at Assumption Church, with details of the service. Also includes translation of the newsletter “Inauguracion de la cuasi-parroquia”. (1994.116.001)
Bulletin, 3 Jul. 1994. First bulletin of the parish Asunción de la Virgen María. Fr. Juan Mendicoa, pastor. (1994.188.016)
Program, “Fiesta de Nuestra Patrona Asunción de la Virgen María”, 14 Aug. 1994. Includes history of the Comité Pro-Parroquia Hispana (Asociación Católica Pro-Parroquia Hispana). (1994.188.017)
Bulletin, 9 Mar. 2003. Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María / El Apostolado Hispano de la Parroquia de San Patricio (118 S. Broadway, Lawrence). Fr. Paul G. M. McManus, pastor. Lists sisters of Hermanas Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra (119 S. Broadway, Lawrence). Mentions the crucifix from the St. Francis of Assisi Lithuanian Parish coming to the Asunción de la Virgen María Parish.
Bulletin, 31 Oct. 2004. Parroquia de la Asunción de la Virgen María. Fr. Paul G. M. McManus, pastor. Includes letter “In Nomine Domini” from Cardinal Sean O’Malley announcing the unification of Parroquia Asunción de la Virgen María with the parish of St. Mary–Inmaculada Concepcion, into a new parish to be named Saint Mary of the Assumption / Santa María de la Asunción.

Folder La Asunción (2017.027) — Folder contains two booklets:
“Le invitamos a visitor La Iglesia de la Asunción de la Virgen María” by Julio César González, listing parish information. Rev. Vincent Daily Vose, administrator. No date.
“Noticiero La Asunción”, bulletin, 26 Jan. 1997

Corpus Christi Parish
28 Union St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject boxes: Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Bulletins, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Events, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Anniversary Publications.

Holy Rosary Parish
28 Union St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject boxes: Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Bulletins, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Events, Holy Rosary/Corpus Christi Anniversary Publications.

Holy Trinity Parish (Parafji Świętej Trójcy)
30 Trinity Street, Lawrence, Mass.
See subject box: Holy Trinity Parish (Parafji Świętej Trójcy).

Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Mission (Traditional Latin Rite)
27 Abbott St., Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Mission — Two bulletins, 11 Aug. and 18 Aug., no year (circa 1991 or 1996?). Rev. Fr. Peter R. Lemay, mission priest.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
291 Chestnut St., Lawrence, Mass.
See subject box: Saint Mary – Immaculate Conception Parish Community.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Polish National Catholic Church (Parafji Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła P. W. Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny)
112 Andover St., Lawrence, Mass.

Folder Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church — Three souvenir books:
Pamiętnik Jubileuszowy Polskiej Narod. Katol. Parafji Niep. Pocz. Najśw. Marji Panny w Lawrence, Mass., Souvenir Edition, 1936. Tenth anniversary souvenir book, with photos, history, and tracts for the Polish National Catholic Church. (2007.048)
Pamiętnik 15-to Lecia Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła P. W. Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny, Lawrence, Mass., 1941. Fifteenth anniversary souvenir book, with photos and history. Certain pages have been pasted over with news clippings (in Polish) about the 8th of the Polish National Catholic Church. (2007.048)
4-go Listopada, 1951 Roku Srebny Jubileusz założenia Parafji Polskiego Narodowego Katolickiego Kościoła Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Marji Panny, Lawrence, Mass., 1951. / Silver Jubilee of the Polish National Catholic Parish Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lawrence, Mass., 1951. Twenty-fifth anniversary souvenir book, with photos and history. Bilingual, in Polish and English. (2007.048)

Folder Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church (History) — Folder contains a series of handwritten monographs on the history of the parish, in English and in Polish, compiled around for the 75th anniversary of the parish. Titles as follows: “A Day To Remember”, “The Frederick Chopin Choir”, “Moments to Remember”, “The First Organization of Our Parish”, “The White Eagles Club” (The White Eagle Men’s Club), “Towarzystwo Adoracji N. S.”, “The St. Mary’s Sodality”, “The Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Club”, “Our Cemetery”, “The Parish Council”, and other untitled monographs. (2002.042)

Folder Polish National Catholic Church — Folder contains:
Newspaper clipping, “Parish 30th Anniversary Program Sunday” in the Eagle-Tribune (5 Oct. 1956), about the 30th Anniversary of Immaculate Conception and newly renovated interior.
Program, Souvenir of Service Flag Dedication, 18 Oct. 1942, dedication and banquet sponsored by the Ladies Blessed Sacrament Society. Mrs. Duda, President. Includes list of “Our Boys In The Service” in World War II. (2002.066)
Booklet, “Unity of Church and Spójnia”, 1971, by the Polish National Union of America.
Souvenir book, Golden Jubilee of the Immaculate Conception Polish National Catholic Church, 10 Oct. 1976. Fr. Marion T. Gorzela, pastor. Includes church history and photographs. (1992.006.006)
Book, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, 1992, published by the National Commission on Liturgy of the Polish National Catholic Church. Liturgy book, in English.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
22 Plymouth St., Methuen, Mass. (St. Theresa Church)
128 Ames St., Lawrence, Mass. (St. Augustine Chapel)
See separate subject boxes for the former St. Theresa Parish and Saint Augustine Parish.

Folder Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish — Folder contains:
Bulletin, 2 Jul. 2000. First bulletin of the parish. Fr. Peter G. Gori, OSA, Pastor. (2022.008)
Flyer, “Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish: Inauguration July 8–14”, announcing events to mark parish opening.
Program, Pastoral Installation of Fr. William F. Waters, OSA, 7 Nov. 2004. Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB (Regional Bishop, Merrimack Region), celebrant. Two copies.
Bookmark, 5th Anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. (2011.086)
Booklet, “Dear God: Prayers by Our Lady of Good Counsel Religious Ed. 8th Grade Students”, 2008.
Calendar, 2008. Includes ads for local businesses.
Bulletin, 27 Jan. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Includes letter to parishioners from Fr. Donald F. Reilly, OSA (Prior Provincial) about the Augustinians’ withdrawal from Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
Bulletin, 6 Apr. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Boston; announcement of a Mass of Transition after Augustinian withdrawal.
Bulletin, 20 Apr. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar.
Program, Mass of Transition, 31 May 2008. Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap., presiding. Concelebrants: Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB; Fr. William F. Waters, OSA; Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA; Fr. Donald F. Reilly, OSA. Two copies held.
Bulletin, 31 May – 1 Jun. 2008. Fr. Thomas J. Casey, OSA, Parochial Vicar. Mass of Transition issue, announcing appointment of Fr. Marc Bishop. Two copies held.
Bulletin, 29 Jun. 2008. Fr. Marc Bishop, Pastor. Includes reproduction of “Oath of Fidelity on Assuming an Office to be Exercised in the Name of the Church” and “Profession of Faith” documents, 5 Jun. 2008, signed by Rev. Marc J Bishop and Most Rev. Emilio S. Allué, SDB.
Loose pages from Bulletin, 30 May 2010. Fr. Marc J. Bishop, Pastor. Announcement for Lawrence Catholic Academy. (2011.161)
Souvenir booklet, 10th Anniversary Celebration, 1 Jul. 2010.
Bulletin, 22 Aug. 2010. Fr. Marc J. Bishop, Pastor. Announcement for Lawrence Catholic Academy.
Program, An Easter Concert, 29 Apr. 2011. Musicians and vocalists from St. James Church (Haverhill, Mass.), St. Anthony Maronite Church, St. Mary Church, St. Augustine Church (Andover, Mass.), and Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
Program, First Mass of Thanksgiving, Trinity Sunday, Fr. Christopher Wallace, principal celebrant. 26 May 2013.
Program, 30th Anniversary All… I Have Done For You, presented by Our Lady of Good Counsel of Methuen.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Paroisse Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel)
78 Union St., Methuen, Mass.

Folder Our Lady of Mount Carmel — Folder contains:
News clipping, “Parish to celebrate jubilee” in the Eagle-Tribune (22 Sep. 1987), about 50th Anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.
Program, “50 Years! A Harvest of Blessings” Fiftieth Anniversary Liturgy, 14 Nov. 1987. His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law (Archbishop of Boston), Celebrant. (1992.075.006)
Bulletin, 19 Mar. 1995. (2017.027)
Booklet, “Hero By Obedience: Father Arthur C. Duhamel, S.M.”, by Denyce M. Hering, 1992. Biography of Marist priest born in Lawrence, parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, curate in Van Buren, Maine, missionary in the Solomon Islands, killed by Japanese soldiers in 1942 during World War II, and buried at Ruavatu, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Two copies held. (1993.083.002)

Folder Mt. Carmel 50th Anniversary — Souvenir book, “A Harvest of Blessings” 50th Anniversary Book of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Rev. Normand Martin, SM, pastor. Includes parish history, celebration photos, and photo directory of parishioners. Two copies held. (1988.006.001 and 2017.027)

1996.248.022

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise
Core
Title
Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

Color photograph, portrait of two girls in First Communion dresses. "Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez made their first communion at Assumption Church in Lawrence." Circa 1990s.

Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
Format
3.5" x 2.5"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Negative No
591/24
Image Catalog
LE2-Ethnic Groups-Hispanic
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Good

Minor stains on surface of photo.

Display Value
Excellent
Cataloged By
Grisé_ Sibelle
Negative Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original

1996.248.022

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise
Core
Title
Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

Color photograph, portrait of two girls in First Communion dresses. "Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez made their first communion at Assumption Church in Lawrence." Circa 1990s.

Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
Format
3.5" x 2.5"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Negative No
591/24
Image Catalog
LE2-Ethnic Groups-Hispanic
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Good

Minor stains on surface of photo.

Display Value
Excellent
Cataloged By
Grisé_ Sibelle
Negative Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original

1996.248.022

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise
Core
Title
Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

Color photograph, portrait of two girls in First Communion dresses. "Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez made their first communion at Assumption Church in Lawrence." Circa 1990s.

Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
Format
3.5" x 2.5"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Negative No
591/24
Image Catalog
LE2-Ethnic Groups-Hispanic
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Good

Minor stains on surface of photo.

Display Value
Excellent
Cataloged By
Grisé_ Sibelle
Negative Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original

1996.248.022

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise
Core
Title
Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

Color photograph, portrait of two girls in First Communion dresses. "Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez made their first communion at Assumption Church in Lawrence." Circa 1990s.

Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
Format
3.5" x 2.5"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Negative No
591/24
Image Catalog
LE2-Ethnic Groups-Hispanic
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Good

Minor stains on surface of photo.

Display Value
Excellent
Cataloged By
Grisé_ Sibelle
Negative Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original

1996.248.022

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise
Core
Title
Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

Color photograph, portrait of two girls in First Communion dresses. "Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez made their first communion at Assumption Church in Lawrence." Circa 1990s.

Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
Format
3.5" x 2.5"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Negative No
591/24
Image Catalog
LE2-Ethnic Groups-Hispanic
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Good

Minor stains on surface of photo.

Display Value
Excellent
Cataloged By
Grisé_ Sibelle
Negative Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original

1996.248.022

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise
Core
Title
Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

Color photograph, portrait of two girls in First Communion dresses. "Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez made their first communion at Assumption Church in Lawrence." Circa 1990s.

Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
Format
3.5" x 2.5"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Negative No
591/24
Image Catalog
LE2-Ethnic Groups-Hispanic
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Good

Minor stains on surface of photo.

Display Value
Excellent
Cataloged By
Grisé_ Sibelle
Negative Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original

1996.248.022

Created:
Author: Sibelle Grise
Core
Title
Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

Color photograph, portrait of two girls in First Communion dresses. "Guadalupe and Josefina Rodriguez made their first communion at Assumption Church in Lawrence." Circa 1990s.

Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
Format
3.5" x 2.5"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Negative No
591/24
Image Catalog
LE2-Ethnic Groups-Hispanic
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Good

Minor stains on surface of photo.

Display Value
Excellent
Cataloged By
Grisé_ Sibelle
Negative Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original