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by Sebastian D'Elia   The Plainfields' Chapter of UNICO celebrated a successful concert at Sacred Heart Church with the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea featuring Broadway hits, pop standards and Italian classical compositions and favorites to a delighted audience of more than 400 on a beautiful Spring day.   The orchestra was led by...

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What does the future hold for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church?That is the question Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, pastor, and members of the parish are dealing with as the church building continues to show signs of damage. The church cornerstone was laid in 1927 and the church was completed in 1928. It fronts on Mulberry Street. In 1958 construction beg...

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The Società San Francesco di Paola together with the Calabresi In America Organization are again honoring the patron saint of Calabria, San Francesco di Paola, by inviting the entire Italian American Community to our 34th "Festa Della Famiglia" at Casa Italia on August 6th through the 9th, 2015. The weekend long festivities begin with a Triduo in...

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by Joseph Pronechen St. Maria Goretti has arrived in the USA for her "Pilgrimage of Mercy," a tour that will run through 18 states. (See the tour stops and dates here.) In Part I we looked at the reasons, hopes and expectations for the pilgrimage of this youngest canonized saint in the Catholic Church. Now it's time for a few more fascinating deta...

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by Sr. Camille D'Arienzo   Joseph Sciame. Title: Vice President for Community Relations at St. John's University. Lives in: New Hyde Park, N.Y., and employed in Queens, N.Y., at the university, which is located in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Sister Camille: Mr. Sciame, you recently received Knighthood in the Order of Pope St. Sylvest...

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Sunday, August 25th 10:45 PMTraditional candlelight last walk of Saint Anthony to the chapel for the Opening Ceremonies of the FEAST OF SANTA LUCIA. Exposition and blessing of the Statue of Santa Lucia and devotees followed by a short procession.   Monday, August 26th 12:00 PMMass celebrated in honor of Santa Lucia at Saint Leonard of Port...

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The remains of Saint Pio - known as Padre Pio of Pietrelcina - were taken from the church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Apulia, and started their journey to Rome. Pope Francis wanted the remains to be moved to Rome as part of the extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. The remains are set to arrive at the Capuchin church of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls later...

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By Kelsey Rexroat   Each September, the streets of New York's Little Italy come alive with celebrations for the annual Feast of San Gennaro. Taking place Sept. 12-22 this year, the festival commemorate the patron saint of Naples with religious processions, parades, free concerts, and of course plenty of Italian delicacies -- even a cannoli-e...

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St. Vitus Church will have a festival beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 through Aug. 9 on the church grounds , 910 S. Mercer St.   Foods will include cavatelli; pasta fagioli; nightly Italian food specials; pepperoni puffs; chicken or lamb on the rod; meatball, sausage, eggplant and steak sandwiches; pizza; pizza greens; fried dough and more. &nbs...

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by Manya Brachear Pashman   The remains of the youngest saint canonized by the Roman Catholic Church are expected to arrive in Chicago at dawn Monday as part of a 16-state tour during her first visit to the U.S.   St. Maria Goretti, an 11-year-old Italian girl stabbed to death while resisting a sexual assault more than a century ago,...

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