by Kait Walsh

Springfield's rich Italian heritage was on full display in the city's South End Sunday. 22News spoke with proud Italian Americans as they honored Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For Italian-Americans in Springfield's South End, the Madonna and Baby Jesus represent more than their Catholic faith: they signify family and community.

That's why Sunday, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Club honored their patron saint before her feast day Thursday. Like generations of Italian-Americans before them, they processed from their church on William Street to Main Street in Springfield, showcasing their faith, pride and love for the community to all.

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