Third Annual Saint Padre Pio Procession in Boston’s North End [Photos]
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On Sunday, June 23, 2013, devotees to Saint Padre Pio held an Italian Mass and carried his statue from Saint Leonard Church throughout the streets of Boston’s North End. Accompanied by the North End Marching Band, this is the third year for the procession of Saint Pio, a relatively new saint canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy, born as Francesco Forgione and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus known popularly as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. Read more at Wikipedia.
One of the organizers told us that 250,000 people were expected over the weekend at the Saint Anthony Feast, the “Feast of All Feasts.” So, we went up to the roof (thanks Phyllis!) to count. No, not really, but we did get these neat aerial photos on Saturday night. [wooslider slideshow_speed=”4.0″ animation_duration=”0.5″ smoothheight=”true” slider_type=”attachments” limit=”6″] Read More…
95th Annual Saint Anthony’s Feast Set for Labor Day Weeekend Boston’s Largest Italian Festival Celebrates its 95th Year with Events for the Family Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2014 Head down to the North End for the 95th annual Feast of Saint Anthony on Labor Day Weekend, August 29 – September 1, on Read More…
Please note: There are two major changes in the schedule for 2014. The St. Joseph’s Feast has moved from July to October (Italian Heritage Month). This year is also the 100th Anniversary of the St. Agrippina’s Feast that is expanding to 4 days, starting on Thursday, July 31st. [hr] North End Italian and Religious Festivals Read More…
