As South Boston NDC prepares the former St. Augustine’s Convent for its transformation into affordable senior housing, an extraordinary discovery brought the past vividly into the present: a time capsule hidden for nearly a century.

ICON Architectures’ Joe Daigneault discovered the box on Feb. 28, 2026 during his careful dismantling of the chapel altar to preserve it. He only looked at a few things before closing the box for a grand reveal!

A new member of the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation Board of Directors says his motivation is simple: ensuring more people have access to stable, affordable housing.

“I see housing as more of a right for all,” said Facundo Coitino-Lopez. “The number one thing everyone needs to grow up in a stable environment starts with the home.”

For Stephen Greig, South Boston isn’t just a neighborhood — it’s home, history, and heart.

And for 25 years, it’s also been the route of one of his proudest commitments: the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day Parade — a tradition he helps carry out year after year.

“I grew up on K Street between Sixth and Seventh,” he said. “I can tell you everybody who lived on both sides of the street.”

Stephen, who served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1974 and was stationed in Korea, has lived at South Boston NDC’s Patriot Homes for veterans since the building first opened 10 years ago. For him and his family, it was nothing short of life-changing.

This year has been remarkable for South Boston NDC — and none of it would have been possible without you. Your generosity, your belief in our mission, and your commitment to this community have fueled every milestone we reached in 2025. I’m thrilled to share just some of what you helped make happen.

At South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (South Boston NDC), our mission is rooted in community. We don’t just build and preserve affordable housing — we build connections, stability, and opportunity. For our team, this work isn’t just a job; it’s personal.

Most of us live in the neighborhood we serve, grew up here, or found our way to South Boston NDC through the same doors our residents walk through every day.

It’s not every day that someone reaches 100 years old — and it’s certainly not every day that an entire building comes together to celebrate it. The residents of South Boston NDC’s 376 West Fourth Street senior building gathered to honor Mary Shanley on her milestone 100th birthday, filling the community room with love and laughter as they celebrated a century of her life, faith, and friendship.

The celebration was a heartfelt surprise, organized by South Boston NDC, along with Carole Sullivan and Claire Lyons. Mary was truly delighted — and visibly surprised — when she arrived at the party, lovingly escorted by her daughter and son-in-law, Eileen and Ron Rumble.