Saint Rocco Feast of Potenza in Denver, Colorado By Jenna Pecchia Since 1894, the Feast of St. Rocco has been a cherished tradition in Denver’s Northside, organized by the Potenza Lodge. Established in 1899 by Italian immigrants from Potenza, Basilicata, the...
By: Jenna Peccia For over 130 years, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Denver’s historic Little Italy has been the heart of a vibrant celebration honoring its patroness during the annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in July. Established by Italian...
Recently, Italian Enclaves Historical Society Board Member, Stephen Cerulli, traveled to Missouri to document some lesser known Italian communities which existed in the 19th and 20th centuries. He has written small blurbs about them below. Kansas City –...
By: Jenna Peccia The 47th Annual St. Joseph’s Table brought a two-day, meatless feast in honor of St. Joseph at Mt. Carmel Church. Featuring a traditional altar decorated with bread (lovingly baked by Vinnola’s!), homemade cookies for sale, and overall good vibes,...
By: Stephen J. Cerulli Ridgewood, Queens, NY. When one thinks of Italian Enclaves in Queens, Astoria, and/or Corona come to mind first. Surprisingly, according to the US census in the early 1990s, Ridgewood, Queens, had the most foreign-born Italians in the...
Introducing a Custom Rome & Sicily Magical Tour Expertly curated by Perillo Tours! Open to Friends and Family! October 12 – October 23, 2025 11 days, 10 nights For more info contact Casa Belvedere’s Group Trip Organizer Linda Romeo at 718-344-6784...
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