Saint Patrick Parish, Lawrence, MA
Saint Patrick Parish, Lawrence, MA Pillars & Foundations was started as an effort to explore my surrounding communities through their religious institutions, and to share my experiences. These institutions share a drive to make a difference which they deliver upon, regardless if it is with one person looking for hope & community, or a recipient of their charitable work. History/Building This church dates from 1869 . Construction of the church was begun in 1881, and the upper church was completed in 1894 ( courtesy of history information on parish website ). Saint Patrick Parish boasts an upper church and a lower church. I attended Mass in the lower church. At some point I will need to return to experience Mass in the upper sanctuary. The Parish website has an some excellent links providing images and details of the stained glass windows in the upper church , as well as the lower church . Rev. Paul B. O'Brien joined the church in 2001 and oversaw the parish becoming...