Sunday a day of traditions for New Haven's Italian-American community
In 1898, the Societa Santa Maria Maddalena di Mutuo Soccorso was founded by settlers from Atrani, a village along the Amalfi coast. Originally intended to function as a mutual aid organization, assisting those in need within its community of members, it soon expanded its philanthropic interest beyond that goal. Antonio Cannelli in his 1921 book, "L...
Wakefield Sons and Daughters of Italy in the Community
On July 18th, Lodge members came out in large numbers for another fun BBQ/monthly meeting. In addition to a lovely meal, there was time for outdoor games of bocce and cornhole. President Paula shared how pleased Stoneham Senior Center Director Kristen Spence was to accept a donation from the Lodge. Most Tuesdays this summer, members used the bocce...
St. Mary's in Cranston, RI hosts 118th feast
Sausage and peppers were hot on the grill and dozens of other Italian favorites were being cooked up at the St. Mary’s Feast in Cranston on Saturday. "The food's good yeah, pizza, doughboys," said James Deshaies, an attendee at the feast. Some couldn't wait to hit the carnival. "I want to go on the rides and get prizes," said Nayela Brodeur, anothe...
How did Federal Hill get its name? There was almost bloodshed.
When it comes to Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood, people typically think of Italian food, and maybe the area’s history as an Italian, and before that Irish, neighborhood. But after The Providence Journal put out our call for questions last week as part of our What and Why RI series, it became clear that there are at least a few people out...
Southington Italian Festival to feature market, fireworks among traditional offerings
Each year at the end of July, the colors red, white, and green fill downtown Southington in celebration of the town’s Italian-American Festival. Southington’s 18th annual Italian-American Festival will be held from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30 on lower Center Street. Organized by the Sons of Italy, UNICO Club of Southington, and Sorelle d’Ita...
The Little Italy Carnival in Portsmouth, NH
Sunday, August 6, 2023; 11am to 4pm. Granite State Minerals - 227 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH. Please click here to reserve your ticket now, as the number of attendees is regulated. This is a free ticketed event. Step right up to a most vibrant and lively celebration—the Little Italy Carnival, where the spirit of festivity fills the air with laug...
Reviving tradition, saints to march through Springfield’s Italian South End
Marchers, accompanied for the first time in years by a brass band, will parade La Madonna del Carmine through the streets of Springfield’s South End Sunday. The 11:30 a.m. procession will follow a 10:30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in honor of the feast day of the church’s namesake. The Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is hosting a d...
Frank Depasquale's guide to the best of Boston's North End
A small peninsula jutting into the Boston Harbor, the North End is one of the city's oldest and most storied neighbourhoods. Puritans from England settled the area, followed by waves of other European immigrants whose red-brick homes still crowd the narrow, maze-like streets. By the early 20th Century, tens of thousands of Italian immigrants had tr...
He’s lived in a Cape Cod dune shack for nearly 80 years. Now this 94-year-old artist faces eviction
Salvatore Del Deo is a 94-year-old artist and Korean War Veteran who has made a dune shack in Provincetown, Massachusetts, his part-time home for the past 77 years. “Frenchie’s Shack,” named for Del Deo’s friend who built the rustic dune dwelling in 1942, is where the nonagenarian has spent part of the year since 1946, according to his son, and it’...
Victims of Newton triple homicide remembered for their community impact
Members of the church community at Our Lady Help of Christians in Newton reacted to the unimaginable deaths of three of their longtime parishioners on Monday, with Father Dan Riley calling the trio, “Three of the most wonderful people.” On Tuesday, family members of the victims embraced, wiped tears and grabbed hands as they left the courthouse aft...
La Festa Italiana at Waltham Common: A Celebration of Italian Culture
Festivals provide a staging to celebrate the rich cultures, heritage, rituals, and traditions that define communities and nations. On Saturday, June 10th., the spirit of Italy came pleasantly alive at the Waltham Commons with La Festa Italiana. The festival was organized by the Italian American Alliance. Please check pictures of the festival here....
June a special time of year for New Haven's Italian community
Within the span of 50 years, beginning in1900, the Italian-American community in Wooster Square as able to utilize the free public schools to fully integrate into American society. Even though many of the first-generation children were unable to take full advantage of the opportunity to get a diploma, by mid-century almost everyone graduated from h...