by italianenclaves | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
By: Emma Seiwell Hoboken, New Jersey nicknamed the Mile Square City is most well-known as the birthplace of Frank Sinatra and the birthplace of America’s pastime: baseball. Historically, Hoboken was home to a large Italian immigrant population and its Italian...
by italianenclaves | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
October is Italian Heritage Month; you may or may not be aware of this depending on which media sources you follow. This year, preceding Columbus Day, there was a controversy which wound up spilling into New York’s Columbus Day parade and ignited an...
by italianenclaves | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
By: Raymond Guarini The 136th Mass and Procession for the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza was as spectacular as it ever was despite numerous setbacks. Saint Rocco always finds a way, and so does Stephen LaRocca and the loyal members of the Saint Rocco Society. This...
by italianenclaves | Aug 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Procession of Saint Rocco led by the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza in Denver, Colorado Photos and videos courtesy of Jenna...
by italianenclaves | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
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 italianenclaves | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by italianenclaves | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
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 italianenclaves | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
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 italianenclaves | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by italianenclaves | Feb 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by italianenclaves | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are facilitating a call to action. All those who are from Pomigliano d’Arco, Napoli are encouraged to join Figli di Pomigliano d’Arco. As you and your loved ones gather around your dinner tables this Christmas, we urge you to ask if anyone is from...
by italianenclaves | Oct 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
From the Enclaves: Harlem, Kansas City, and Los Angeles As frequently as possible, we will publish information about randomly chosen Italian enclaves from around the country along with accompanying photos. Occasionally, we will add blog posts about other relatable...
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