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Center for Italian Culture Archives

Center for Italian Culture Collection consists of donated materials from individuals, families, and organizations, presents archival documents and artifacts related to the history of Italian- Americans in New England

St. Anna's Parish

St Anna's Minstrel Show 1957

Wooden Sculpture Statue of Jesus Christ for St. Anna's Church

Un Ricordo del Fabricato

DELLA CHIESA

Di Saint' Anna

From the hopes and dreams of Leominster's Italian families, Saint Ann's Parish became a reality. Within a year, Lincoln Hall, on Lancaster Street, was purchased and funds were raised for its renovation. On March 7, 1937, in the presence of civil authorities and a jubilant gathering of the faithful, the new church was dedicated under the patronage of Saint Ann, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our people looked upon this occasion with great pride. Saint Ann's church at last had become a reality.