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Some years ago, Remnant columnist Chris Jackson penned an article on the little-known fact that a number of Fathers of the First Vatican Council had actually submitted a petition to the Pope to initiate the canonization of Christopher Columbus.  Mr. Jackson unearthed the following excerpt from an article written by Rev. A. Knight which tells that s...

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The 80th Annual Columbus Day Parade took place on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue on Monday, Oct. 14, but the Diocese of Brooklyn put its stamp on the event in a big way. The grand marshal, Michael T. Strianese, is a graduate of two schools in the diocese — Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge and St. John’s University in Jamaica. “It’s a great day for Itali...

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The Italian American community in Chicago came together to celebrate their heritage with the 72nd annual Columbus Day Parade. The day began with a mass at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, followed by a poignant procession in Arrigo Park, where a wreath-laying ceremony honored Italian American war veterans.   The grand parade stepped off around no...

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Monday is Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day. The city of Columbus officially renamed the holiday in 2020, the same year it removed a statue of Christopher Columbus from its pedestal outside City Hall. The statue had stood there for 65 years. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said the statue didn't reflect the city's values. While it s...

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Columbus Day is in honor of the day Christopher Columbus landed in the Bahamas in 1492, but some people question the holiday’s origins. Many businesses and schools are closed for Monday’s holiday, which has taken on a new name by some states in recent years, to honor its true origins. There is an ongoing debate over whether or not to call the holid...

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The Morris Park Community Association hosted the 47th annual Bronx Morris Park Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 13. The parade, which ran through Morris Park Avenue, featured Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chair Anthony Mormile as Grand Marshal and Bronx author and educator Tony Morante as Honorary Marshal. This celebration of Italian-American herita...

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On Sunday, Woodland Park and the Roma Club gathered for the annual raising of the Italian flag to commemorate Columbus Day, marking the event’s ninth year. The event celebrated not only Christopher Columbus but also the rich heritage and contributions of Italian Americans. The flag-raising was a moment of pride for the community, with attendees ref...

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Today we remember the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who in October 1492 landed in the Bahamas and became the first Western European to discover what the Europeans would call the New World. When Columbus and his crew of approximately 200 sailors left Spain in three crowded ships – the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria – they set their sa...

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The 10th anniversary of the Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival was celebrated in Dallas. Several groups participated in the parade, from the Civil Air Patrol to the Italian Air Force Representation from Sheppard Whicita Falls, the Knights of Columbus, the Skyline Band, with horses and riders from the Texas Horse Park and River Ranch, from For...

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Several dozen members of the community gathered in Mindowaskin Park Sunday, Oct. 13 for the annual Westfield Christopher Columbus Day ceremony, sponsored by the Westfield Italian-American Club and the Greater Westfield chapter of UNICO. Beyond discussions regarding the voyage Christopher Columbus sailed centuries ago, speakers praised the many achi...

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