Housing construction in Rockland expanded rapidly following World War
II. The town’s population doubled to more than 12,000 during the 50’s.
As the population grew, so too did the need for more classroom space,
and in the 1960’s a new sixteen room parochial school was built.
Enrollment swelled to over 800 students.
Over the past forty years, the town has seen further construction: the
addition of two senior citizen complexes, a large subsidized-housing
development, and a retirement community for persons aged 55 and over.
Beginning in the 1950’s, many families moved to Rockland from Boston
and its immediate environs. Rockland today has become a quasi-urban
setting, all the while retaining its sense of being a small town. The
parish has changed with the town, being now less a rural or suburban
parish and more like an urban parish (with trees!)
Since its founding over a century ago, the parish has adjusted to meet
the needs of its parishioners. We are strong and vibrant, and we’re
aware that we have to identify the continually-changing needs of the
People of God. The spirit of Holy Family is best expressed in our Prayer
for Parish Renewal:
"Lord God, You love us with an everlasting love; and You chose us to share Your love with others. WE ask that You rekindle in our hearts a new spirit of faith, of prayer and of reconciliation. Inspire us to search out and find ways of bringing one another closer to You. We pray for all who form our parish community, that together we may be continually renewed and transformed. All this we ask in the name of Jesus and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
Parish Properties
Our main "campus" is located at 403 Union Street, and includes our magnificent church, our rectory, the parish school, the Religious Education office, the parish library, thrift shop, and headquarters of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. There is substantial parking (and designated handicapped spaces). Both upper and lower churches are handicapped-accessible.
Across Union Street is our LifeHouse (space owned by Unicorn Realty and donated to our LifeTeen program for its use).
Off Market Street is Holy Family Cemetery, comprising nearly 50 acres of land.
Holy Family Cemetery
The parish cemetery is located off Market Street, approximately one mile from our main campus. Cemetery lots may be purchased by contacting the rectory at (781) 878-0160. Our cemetery is maintained by Mr. Lao Garcia.
Holy Family Rectory
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:30 a.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Saturday:
8:30 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Sunday:
8:30am - noon
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