have fond memories of the former St. Stanislaus Church on Chestnut Street. The church closed a few years ago, but the Parish lives on in many hearts. Many of the religious artifacts and furnishings have been distributed to many other churches in the Boston Archdiocese and some to churches in other countries. Even the beautiful crystal chandeliers now have a new home in a church in Peabody. However, items that could not find a new home or appropriate use were destined to the Diocesan Archives for storage. One such item was a plaque which hung in the vestibule of St. Stan’s. This plaque was placed in memory of the Chelsea Men and Parishioners of St. Stanislaus who sacrificed their lives in various wars. And without a new home this monument would have been crated and stored away in a warehouse.
All are invited to stop by the Chelsea Veterans
Lot and pay homage to these Honored Heroes of St. Stanislaus Parish, who to quote President Lincoln; “gave their lives that our nation might live…” and to the many Chelsea Veterans who are placed there to rest eternally in that hallowed ground.