Joseph R. Nolan, Ex-Justice Altar Boy, was a Student of Brother Francis

The subject of this story in the Boston Herald, Joseph R. Nolan — known around these parts as “Judge Nolan” — was a student of Brother Francis at Holy Cross College. Still a friend and supporter of the Center, he visits his old prof now and again. And in case anyone doubts his dedication to the cause, one of the Acolyte Judge’s sons proudly bears the name Leonard Feeney Nolan.

He once sat on the state’s highest court, but on the altar he is a humble page to the king of kings.

“It’s marvelous, beautiful. There’s no comparing the Latin Mass to the Novus Ordo (modern Mass),” said ex-Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Joseph R. Nolan.

At 82, Nolan is the most senior altar server trained to perform Latin Mass. He does not serve regularly anymore, but filled in just a few weeks ago to help in a pinch. [Full story]