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.
Ask any Bostonian about the North End and it is likely they’ll mention the festivals, or ‘feasts,’ organized each summer. These events are designed to honor patron saints of various regions throughout Italy and have brought hundreds of thousands to the area for almost a century! Here is an old photo of a festival on Read More…
The recent restoration of Saint Leonard Church in Boston’s North End was highlighted on Thursday night’s edition of Chronicle TV5. The segment featured interviews with Fr. Antonio Nardoianni, Fr. Claude Scrima and parishioner Carmine Guarino. [The Chronicle TV segment was written and produced by Sangita Chandra and filmed by videographer Carl Vieira.] Also, view photos and video Read More…
The 97th Annual Grand Religious Feast Celebration in honor of Madonna Della Cava will be held on August 11, 12 and 12, 2017 on Hanover and Battery Streets in Boston’s North End. The celebration starts on Friday night at 7pm with the exposition of the image of the Madonna and a short procession. Entertainment highlights and the Read More…
