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.
Saint Leonard Church announced the appointment of a new priest to its parish. Father Joseph Nasanathan is from Singapore and has been assigned on a temporary basis, pending approval from Cardinal Sean. Father Antonio Nardoianni said, “We pray that his stay among us will be fruitful. I am sure that you will all welcome him Read More…
In addition to the photos we previously posted of the San Rocco procession, here are a few video clips of some musical moments. Included is the statue of San Rocco getting ready for the procession along with Portuguese dancing by Rancho Folclorico de Peabody accompanied by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. Always a 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…
