Opening ceremonies at the 2017 St. Anthony’s Feast are a spectacle for thousands of devotees of the patron saint. Joining the ceremony this year was Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker who welcomed the crowd on Endicott Street. Always on the last weekend in August, the gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful under the glory of confetti Read More…
The 103rd Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo opened on Thursday night marking the start of the 2017 feasts in Boston’s North End. After a dedication, blessing and unveiling, the children’s procession led the way on Hanover Street followed by the large statue of Saint Agrippina to the Greenway before returning to her new weekend Read More…
Opening night at the Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo on August 4th marked the start of the big 2016 feasts in Boston’s North End. After a dedication, blessing and unveiling, the children’s procession led the way on Hanover Street followed by the large statue of Saint Agrippina to the Greenway before returning to her new weekend feast chapel. To carry Read More…
Opening night of the 96th Saint Anthony’s Feast brought out thousands of devotees to watch the gold-adorned statue emerge on Endicott Street. The “Feast of all Feasts” is organized by San Antonio di Padova da Montefalcione, Inc., also known as the St. Anthony’s Club. See more from the St. Anthony’s Feast.
The 105th Fisherman’s Feast kicked off this weekend 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. Angela Menino accepted a memorial honor on behalf of the late Read More…
It was a festive opening night for the Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo held July 31st on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. The statue was unveiled and processed down to the Greenway before returning to her new weekend feast chapel. Authentic Sicilian costumes were featured this year by the ribbon girls, handmade by ladies from Mineo, Sicily that Read More…