If accepted, Stein, also known by her religious name St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, could become the fifth woman to be declared a doctor of the Church. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), ...

BROCKTON — Family, friends and fellow firefighters filled the pews at St. Edith Stein church Wednesday for the funeral of Brockton firefighter Matthew Flaherty — in an outpouring of love and grief.

On this day the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, a Discalced Carmelite. She and her sister, Rosa Stein, were among those sent to the gas chamber at ...

BROCKTON -- Near the side entrance of St. Edith Stein Parish, a new memorial has been placed to honor the late Rev. Brian P. Smith. A polished, granite bench bears the words: “In loving memory of Fr.