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 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Italian Enclaves Historical Society joins the Italian-American academic and cultural community in mourning Dr. Joseph Sciorra, folklorist, cultural historian, author, editor, and longtime Director of Academic and Cultural Programs at the John D. Calandra Italian...
by italianenclaves | Sep 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The summer of 2026 was a remarkable season of faith, tradition, and fellowship for the Italian Enclaves Historical Society. As founder of the Society, I had the privilege of traveling to several cherished Italian-American religious feasts, including the Feast of Saint...
by italianenclaves | Jul 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of Denver’s only remaining Italian feasts returns to the Mile High City on July 18–19, 2026. The patronal feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, the National Italian Parish for the state of Colorado, has been celebrated since...
by italianenclaves | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Members and friends of the Italian Enclaves Historical Society worked diligently to create a Saint Joseph’s table altar (La Tavola Di San Giuseppe) at Saint Patrick’s Old Cathedral on Mulberry Street following Saint Joseph’s Feast Day. The tradition...
by italianenclaves | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
By: Raymond Guarini Members of Figli Di Pomigliano D’Arco celebrated the Feast Day of St. Felice at Our Lady of Grace in Howard Beach, Queens on Saturday, January 17th. This annual celebration is both cultural and religious as the Feast of Saint...
by italianenclaves | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
As the Italian Enclaves Historical Society approaches its 5th year in existence, we have been fortunate to have some excellent board members who have helped effectuate our mission. Although not all of these people continue to serve, we are nonetheless grateful for...
by italianenclaves | Dec 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, friends and members of the Italian Enclaves Historical Society donated much needed clothing to the elderly residents of Mount Carmel Nursing Home in Staten Island’s Old Town neighborhood. The Italian Enclaves Historical Society endeavors to...
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...
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