Parishioners, officials, and guests gathered at the Quinn Community Center on October 3rd to celebrate the legacy of Monsignor William J.Quinn, for whom the center is named. Members of the St. Eulalia Roman Catholic Church who knew Monsignor Quinn during his time as pastor there, shared their memories of the tremendous...
When Bill Quinn became pastor at St. Eulalia in November 1967, there was no question about the central issue he would confront. The civil rights movement for social justice was on the nation’s front burner. Its heat was being felt in Maywood’s neighborhoods and housing market. Long a majority (90%)...
When Bill Quinn became pastor of St. Eulalia in 1967, change was everywhere. From a perch almost 50 years later, it is hard to remember—or for those who did not experience it, to imagine—how much of the familiar world seemed suddenly upside down. From the global level–where the Vietnam War...
He would be hard to miss. Well over six feet tall and a bit husky, with bushy hair and thick glasses, he stood out. And then there was the smile – ever present, and seemingly focused just on you, even in the midst of a crowd. A smile that was...
Part 1: Bill Quinn Centenary On October 3-4, 2015, St. Eulalia celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Monsignor William Quinn, pastor from 1967 to 1986. Many parishioners today never knew “Father Bill,” as he preferred to be called. We only know him through his legacy in our parish...
Kevin is not your typical 10 year-old. An avid artist, he is a charismatic force for change in the Maywood community. Kevin regularly participates in a variety of activities at the Quinn Community Center (QCC). He loves the tutoring program that helps him with his schoolwork and the community garden...