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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News From San Diego's Conivio Society

 News from San Diego's Convivio Society

Vent'anni di Convivio | 20 Years of Convivio

Gratitude should not be something we express on occasion--indeed, it should be a daily practice. All of us at Convivio strive to remember this each day as we continue our community work and keep an eye on our vision: A large-scale cultural center and museum for our community. And so, we are continually grateful for the opportunities to work in our communities and of course, for YOUR INVALUABLE SUPPORT, without which we could not do what we do. For the last two decades, with your patronage and guidance, we have brought you unique, innovative arts and cultural programming: We have developed a space in Little Italy that serves as the neighborhood's heritage, event, and visitor center; we have established the Italian Archives of San Diego to preserve our cherished artifacts and recount our collective historical narrative, so vital to the development of San Diego; we have published books on the history of Little Italy and San Diego's fishing industry; we have brought you concerts, artisan exhibits, presentations and lectures, films, and we have partnered with like-minded groups to further our impact through collaborative programs and projects; we have brought Italian consular services to Little Italy to help co-nationals; this spring, we will embark on our ambitious documentary series on the Italian heritage and culture of San Diego; and we are working to re-establish the much-cherished Sicilian Festival in San Diego for this summer. All of us at Convivio express our thanks to our supporters for your financial contributions, volunteer help, moral support, partnerships, kind words and accolades, and ongoing encouragement! Thank you for being on this journey with us--we look forward to co-creating even more with you. We can use your help! Volunteer with us and make an impact on our community! Volunteer with Convivio >> UNA STORIA SEGRETA EXHIBIT 🗓 Opening March 3, 2023 📍New Americans Museum, Liberty Station Convivio is proud to collaborate with the New Americans Museum at Liberty Station in realizing this exhibit for San Diego! More Convivio news: click here. Convivio MAILING PO Box 1055 Del Mar, CA 92014 OUR SPACES Amici House & Caffè Caritàzza 250 W. Date St. San Diego, CA 92101

The Convivio Society in San Diego Presents "Karaoke at the Caffe" Every Third Thursdays

 

Join us for our first happy hour of the year on February 16--and maybe sing a song or two! Help support our nonprofit and meet new friends at Amici House and the Caffè! Happy hour drink prices for our members! Go to CONVIVIOCLUBS.ORG

The Convivio Society "provides advocates, donors, and volunteers the organizational capacity to advance Italian cultural identity, preserve Italian cultural-heritage assets, cultivate community and fellowship, and foster multicultural awareness through the humanities." You can visit them at the Amici House, The Little Italy Event, Heritage, and Visitor Center," at 250 W. Date Street San Diego, CA, between Little Italy's bocce ball courts and dog park. 

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San Diego's Italian Church Holds Annual Fish Fry

 

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, a designated Italian National Parish in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, is holding its 31st Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner fundraiser on Friday, February 24th, 2023. There will be a delicious Fish & Chips lunch/dinner, a Heritage section where you can view through pictures the history of the neighborhood and church, a raffle, and opportunity to purchase tasty Italian cookies and enjoy time with family and friends! Adults: $20, children (under the age of 12): $10.  Purchase tickets at OLRSD.org or at the church gift shop. Below are pics from past Fish Fry dinners.

What: 31st Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner fundraiser

Where: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

 1629 Columbia St. San Diego, CA 92101

Email: parish@olrsd.org

Phone: 619-234-4820

Web: OLRSD.org 

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church is a designated Italian National Parish in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood and holds an Italian-language Mass once a month and numerous Italian Catholic traditions and customs like the feast days and processions of Italian saints and of the Holy Mother. It was built in 1925 by Italian fishermen and is coming up to its 100th Anniversary.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church is a designated Italian National Parish in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood and holds an Italian-language Mass once a month and numerous Italian Catholic traditions and customs like the feast days and processions of Italian saints and of the Holy Mother. It was built in 1925 by Italian fishermen and is coming up to its 100th Anniversary.