CARL RUSSO/staff photo Corpus Christi Parishioners and members of the Saint Alfio Society, watch firefighters battle the church rectory fire. The society building is just feet behind the rectory but was not damaged. Dozens of people associated with the Corpus Christi Parish at Holy Rosary came to see firefighters battle the blaze.
There was heavy fire in the rectory area, with flames heading towards the church roof.
Lawrence firefighters were assisted by a hearty contingent of mutual aid firefighters from cities and towns throughout the region, including Andover, North Andover, Lowell, Haverhill, Methuen, 2/22/2021
