Saint Ann's Church - Raynham Massachusetts

 

ABOUT SAINT ANN'S CHURCH

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A BRIEF HISTORY

  • June 7, 1960 Saint Ann's was established by bishop James L. Conelley Bishop of Fall River.
  • June 19, 1960 the first Mass in Raynham was celebrated at Gilmore Hall on Broadway. Deacon John, along with his wife and family were there!
  • 1961, Palm Sunday the first Mass was held in the basement of new church building.
  • April 16, 1961 the dedication and opening of the newly constructed church. Fr. Leo Sullivan was Saint Ann's first pastor.
    Pastors
    • Fr. Sullivan
    • Fr. Farland
    • Fr. Shovelton
    • Fr. Davignon
    • Fr. McManus
  • 1967 the first Parish Council is established. Deacon John was the first chairman.
  • February 24, 1963 CCD starts. 41 men and women involved.
  • 1988 saw the drive for the Parish Center.
  • 1989 the Parish Center is completed.

Inside St. Ann's Church

St. Ann's Parish Center