By Dr. Joe McAleer Chances are, if you lived in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, between 1953 and 1978, you were immortalized on canvas by the great American painter and illustrator, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978). The Marian Fathers on Eden Hill were no exception, and became good friends with Rockwell who lived just down the hill in town. Artful Friendship 26 Marian Helper • Summer 2025 • Marian.org Norman Rockwell and the Marians Hanging on the wall of Michael’s Restaurant in Stockbridge, is a print of “The New American Lafrance Is Here (Firehouse)” by Norman Rockwell (1971), featuring Br. Ken Galisa, MIC, leaning out the upstairs window to the right.
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