On September 18, 1886, Bishop Patrick Thomas O'Reilly, the Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, elevated St. Rose of Lima from a “mission church” of St. Luke’s in Westborough to the status of an independent parish. Father James McCloskey was appointed as the very first pastor of St. Rose of Lima.
To commemorate this significant milestone, we invite you to join us for an Anniversary Mass celebration, followed by a reception.