Saint Anthony of Padua Procession

Saint Anthony’s Feast 100th Anniversary Spectacle!

A once in a generation celebration came to fruition for the 100th Anniversary of the Saint Anthony’s Feast as the gold-adorned statue emerged for its centennial to the faithful under the glory of confetti and streamers. The largest Italian festival in New England attracted hundreds of thousands over the weekend to honor San Antonio and participate in Read More…

Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony – Documentary Screening on March 15th

Documentary Screening   PATRON SAINT: THE MONTEFALCIONE DEVOTION TO SAINT ANTHONY Friday, March 15th 7 P.M. Saint Leonard Church Hall This film tells the story of a community of immigrants and their continuing ties to their ancestral home.  On the last Sunday of every August since 1688, citizens of Montefalcione, a small town near Naples, Read More…

Opening Night Spectacle at St. Anthony’s Feast [Photos]

The opening night of the 93rd Saint Anthony Feast was a spectacle to be seen on Friday as the meticulously gold-adorned statue of Saint Anthony emerged to throngs of the faithful. The exposition and blessing by Fr. Antonio from Saint Leonard Church was followed by a short procession before the statue found its temporary home Read More…