San Francisco's Museo Italo Americano Presents "Antipasti di Ferragosto"

 

Antipasti (singular Antipasto - from the Latin root "ante" meaning "before" and "pastus," meaning "meal") is the traditional course before a formal Italian meal. Usually made of bite-size small portions, the purpose of antipasti is to stimulate the appetite.

The Museo is preparing a selection of Antipasti for the special feast:
Antipasti di Ferragosto
Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 6:00 PM

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NIAF and We the Italians Announce Relief Fund to Aid Flood Recovery Efforts in Emilia-Romagna

 NIAF and We the Italians Announce Relief Fund to Aid Flood Recovery Efforts in Emilia-Romagna

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 25, 2023) The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has partnered with We the Italians (a media company promoting news about Italy and Italy in the United States) to launch a relief fund to assist the people affected by the devastating historic flooding in Emilia-Romagna, a region located in the northeastern part of Italy, that occurred earlier this month. READ MORE HERE. 

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE HERE: 

The Italian American Relief

When tragedies and natural disasters occur in Italy, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) through the Italian American Relief, is an immediate responder to fund relief efforts for those in need. READ MORE HERE.

Memorial Day 2023

 

TheItalianCalifornian.com wishes you a happy Memorial Day, knowing we are only free to celebrate it because of our military heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice, who gave their lives for our freedom and nation. 

Spring News from the Italian Cultural Society of Sacramento

 

Spring news from the  Italian Cultural Society of  Sacramento:

Click here to read the April-May newsletter of the Italian Cultural Society.

San Diego's Italian Church Celebrates the Feast of Saint Joseph

SAN DIEGO- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in San Diego's Little Italy is not only a designated Italian National Parish but is also home to a Saint Joseph's Society, thus every year the parish has a big celebration for the Feast of Saint Joseph, also known as La Festa di San Giuseppe, or La Tavola di San Giuseppe, Saint Joseph's Table. There is a special Mass with a presentation from the society afterwards, a procession, and a luncheon in the hall. I could not make it this year however, I am sure it was celebrated with a heavy heart having just lost our beloved pastor, Fr. Louis Solcia (see here). 

History 

"There are several versions of how the Table came to be. Some sources date it to events in 1262 or 1268. One of the most-repeated accounts describes a famine or drought in Sicily leading landowners or farmers to promise St. Joseph that if his intercession brought about rain, they would serve a free meal to the local vergineddi (little needy children) or vicchiareddi (old people). This is reflected even today in the practice of all donations or proceeds from the meal being given to the poor, or a charity." Read More Here.

I am not a professional videographer, but you may still enjoy the cell phone video below of parts of the 2019 St. Joseph's Day Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary, San Diego. This is a short clip of the opening procession. You can view the full video here.

There are more photos here. And you can read about St. Joseph's Day here.

Our Lady of the Rosary is located at 1629 Columbia St. San Diego, CA 92101

Email: parish@olrsd.org

Phone: 619-234-4820

Web: OLRSD.org

Grazie! Auguri!

More video here.
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Fr.Louis Solcia, Beloved Priest in San Diego's Italian Community, Passes

SAN DIEGO —  

Father Louis Maria Solcia was more than a “father” in the religious sense, but a true father figure to many in San Diego’s Italian community.

An associate pastor at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Little Italy since 1990, he was a staple in the community. “Father Louie,” as many lovingly referred to him, was known for his long confession lines and kind, gentle soul.

Father Solcia died March 2 at age 91 at the church’s residence. Those close to the pastor say his legacy will live on through the church that has been a cornerstone for the Italian-American community since it was established in 1925. Read more here.

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