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St. Camillus Parish was established on July 18, 1950; its first pastor was Fr. John E. Sullivan. Fr. Sullivan blessed the church, and the first Mass was celebrated on Palm Sunday, April 29, 1951. The church was dedicated on October 1, 1961, by Richard Cardinal Cushing. 
St. Camillus' Altar was carved from Botticino marble from Italy and weighs nine tons. The Blessed Sacrament and the Blessed Virgin altars are made of Porta Santa Marble; each one weighs three tons. The beautiful stained glass windows depict the works of St. Camillus, the Patron Saint of the Church, and the Spiritual Works of Mercy. The landscaping was accomplished by the generosity of parishioners who donated plants and loam from their own houses. 

As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of St. Camillus Parish, we invite you to be part of this remarkable legacy. For over 64 years, the bells of St. Camillus have been the joyful voice of our parish, calling us to prayer, marking life’s milestones, and reminding us of God’s presence in our midst. Today, those bells are silent because the tower needs to be repaired. Together, we can bring them back to life!.

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