| Year |
Event
(Bold denotes important events relating to St. Bridget's.)
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| 1834 |
First
public Mass celebrated in the Knight Home at Saxonville, the first
Sunday of May, 1834, by Rev. James Fitton. |
| 1842 |
Purchase
of "Indian Hill" in Saxonville for the site of the future "St. George's"
Catholic Church. |
| 1848 |
Dedication
of St. George's Church, Saxonville, by Rt. Rev. Benedict Fenwick.
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| 1869 |
The
wooden church edifice on Main Street was bought from Universalist
Society by Rev. Michael Walsh for St. Bridget's Church. |
| 1875 |
First
Mass celebrated in South Framingham by Rev. Antonio Rossi. |
| 1878 |
St.
Bridget's Parish formed, to include Ashland and South Framingham.
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| 1883 |
St.
Stephen's Parish organized, including St. Bridget's as a Mission.
|
| 1883 |
Cornerstone
of St. Stephen's Church laid. |
| 1884 |
First
Mass celebrated in St. Stephen's Church. |
| 1908 |
St.
Tarcisius' Church formed by Rev. Pietro Maschi. |
| 1911 |
St.
Bridget's Parish re-established. |
| 1930 |
New
St. Bridget's Church construction begun. |
| 1931 |
First
Mass in the new St. Bridget's Church celebrated. |
| 1934 |
Cornerstone
laying at new St. Bridget's Church. |
| 1939 |
Sons
of Mary (Marist Fathers) establish Marist College and Seminary on
Pleasant Street. |
| 1947 |
Marist
Sisters (Missionary) acquire Prindiville estate on Central Street.
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| 1952 |
Sons
of Mary, Health of the Sick, organized and establish House of Studies
of the former Frank D. Comerford estate on Gates Street. |
| 1953 |
75th
Anniversary of St. Bridget's Church. |
| 1956 |
Marian
High School was founded and opened on September 5. |
| 1958 |
St.
Jeremiah Parish is established off Water Street in North Framingham.
|
| 1958 |
St.
Bridget School, consisting of sixteen classrooms and offices was dedicated
on September 14, 1958, by the then Rev. Richard J. Cushing, D.D.,
Archbishop of Boston. |
| 1959 |
St.
Bridget Convent, providing accommodations for twenty sisters, was
dedicated in August. |
| 1961 |
Our
Lady Chapel, or lower church, was completed at St. Bridget's and dedicated
on December 17, 1961, by the Most Rev. Eric F. MacKenzie, Auxiliary
Bishop of Boston. |
| 1968 |
St.
Bridget's new Rectory at 15 Wheeler Avenue was completed. The occasion
was observed with an Open House on June 2, 1968. |
| 1983 |
Rev.
Francis V. Strahan appointed Pastor of St. Bridget's Parish.
|
| 1983 |
General
major refurbishment of the Church and school begun. |
| 1983 |
Mrs.
Theresa Salafia appointed principal of St. Bridget's School.
|
| 1984 |
Expansion
of lay participation by way of re-establishment of parish societies
and apostolates and the institution of new ministries. |
| 1984 |
Adoption
of our Sister Parish,
Most Holy Redeemer, in East Boston, and its Crossroads Shelter. |
| 1985 |
Marian
Festival was initiated in May; Rosary with candle light procession
to the grotto and crowning of Our Lady statue. |
| 1990 |
Establishment
of the Pastoral Visitor Program.
|
| 1991 |
Establishment
of the St. Bridget's Food
Pantry. |
| 1993 |
Tenth
anniversary celebration of the pastorate of Father Strahan. |
| 1994 |
Extensive
refurbishment of the old convent for parish and school use (the Parish
Renewal Center), dedicated to Sr. Mary Callahan, former Director of
Religious Education at St. Bridget's. |
| 1995 |
Mother's
Mornings is established to support and encourage oru young mothers
raising children, with daycare available for youngsters. |
| 1997 |
The
First Christmas Festival was celebrated to include participation of
many parish ministries. |
| 1997 |
Fr.
Michael Hobson named Parochial Vicar. |
| 1998 |
James
D. Barrett was appointed as principal of St. Bridget's School.
|
| 1998 |
Inauguration
of "Living with Christ" program, an adult education program.
|
| 1998 |
Our
Pastor is named Prelate of Honor of His Holiness Pope John Paul II,
receiving the title of Monsignor. |
| 1999 |
St.
Bridget's Parish celebrates the 40th anniversary of Monsignor
Strahan's Ordination to the Priesthood. |
| 1999 |
Blessing
and dedication of "A Place of Rememberance" at the grotto of Our Lady.
|
| 1999 |
Establishment
of the Framingham cluster: St. Jeremiah, St. George, St. Stephen,
St. Tarcisius, and St. Bridget's to help one another plan for mission.
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| 2000 |
Pilgrimage
2000 at Foxboro Stadium |
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