[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRumZ6R7tDo] One of the unique traditions of the Fisherman’s Feast is the opening night procession to Boston Harbor for the Blessing of the Fleet and Fishing Waters. If you’ve been at Christopher Columbus Park in the past few decades, then you know the Sicilian fishing boats are all gone, replaced by ferries, yachts and Read More…
We are thrilled to display these inspiring images from the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast Grand Procession of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, by photographer Jeff Tamagini. He also shares the spectacular Flight of the Angel at the end of the feast. (Ed: My favorite are the confetti hats.) See more of Jeff’s work at Tamagini Read More…
For the 103rd time at the Fisherman’s Feast, the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca statue was carried through the streets of the North End in an 8-hour procession held on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The festivities and devotion were accompanied by several marching bands and a homemade fisherman’s float. The Fisherman’s Feast is the North Read More…
After Sunday’s Grand Procession through the streets of the North End, the statue of the Madonna returned home to North, Fleet and Lewis Streets where thousands had gathered for the famous “Flight of the Angel” at 103nd Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca. The angels recite the devotion in Italian followed Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0RZJnRoSf0] The Madonna del Soccorso Society of Boston presented Mayor Thomas M. Menino with their annual “Italian American of the Year” award during the Opening Night of the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast in Boston’s North End on August 15, 2013. “We are honored to be able to give this award to the mayor for everything Read More…
The 103rd Fisherman’s Feast opened on Thursday night, August 15, 2013 in Boston’s North End on North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. The statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca left her permanent chapel for a solemn procession to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park for the Annual Blessing of the Fishing Waters. This year’s procession was Read More…
2013 Schedule of Events Thursday August 15th 6:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies: La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel on Lewis St For a solemn Procession to the Christopher Columbus WaterFront Park for the Annual blessing of the Fishing Waters. Our procession is dedicated to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. 7:30 Read More…
In recognition of his 20 years of service to the city of Boston as mayor, the Madonna del Soccorso Society of Boston will present Mayor Thomas M. Menino with their annual “Italian American of the Year” award during a presentation at the society’s headquarters at 9-11 Lewis Street on Thursday, Aug 15 at 6:00 pm. Read More…
News from the Fisherman’s Club and Society of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca: The Fisherman’s Feast is Boston’s oldest Italian festival, which began in 1910 based on the devotion of Sciacca’s fishermen to the Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help). These fishermen brought their traditions with them from Italy and their spirit continues for Read More…
The Society of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston and the Cultural Councillor of Sciacca, Sicily recently announced a visit by the North End’s Fisherman’s Club to Sicily with the Boston replica statue of Madonna. In Sicily, the procession is twice a year, in February and August. The following video shows the 2011 of Read More…
The following post is from the Cultural Councillor of Sciacca, Sicily, Salvatore Monte, announcing the upcoming 2014 visit by members of the Society of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca (Fisherman’s Club). The post is shared by Louis Strazzullo, President of the Society known for continuing the tradition of famous Fisherman’s Feast in Boston’s North End Read More…
The North End Societies, known worldwide for the famous summer feasts and religious processions, joined together on Sunday for a solemn walk and vigil in remembrance and prayer for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and its aftermath. The candlelight vigil, sing-a-long and procession started on Endicott Street at the St. Anthony’s Club with Read More…