The San Rocco Society held a Mass and luncheon at St. Leonard Church on Sunday, July 21st to honor their patron saint. The statue was on display at the newly renovated church hall, but the annual procession was cancelled due to the heat emergency. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an Read More…
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2017 Procession of San Rocco in Boston’s North End [Photos]
The Society of San Rocco held their annual procession on Sunday, July 16, 2017 through the streets of Boston’s North End. Traditional music was played by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, giving Read More…
Procession of San Rocco in Boston’s North End [Photos]
The Society of San Rocco held their annual procession on Sunday, July 19, 2015 through the streets of Boston’s North End. Traditional music was played by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, Read More…
Photo Gallery: Saint Rocco Procession in Boston’s North End
The Society of San Rocco held their 2014 procession on Sunday, July 20th through the streets of Boston’s North End. Portuguese dancers from Rancho Folclorico de Peabody accompanied the procession as did the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He Read More…
Society of San Rocco of San Nicola Baronia Carries Statue of Saint Rocco Through Boston’s North End [Photos]
The Society of San Rocco held their 2013 procession on Sunday, July 21st through the streets of Boston’s North End. Joining the statue of Saint Rocco and his devotees were the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from Read More…
San Rocco 2012 Procession – Musical Moments [Video]
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…
San Rocco 2012 Procession in the North End [Photos]
The Society of San Rocco held their annual procession on Sunday through the streets of Boston’s North End. Joining the statue of Saint Rocco and his devotees were Portuguese dancers, Rancho Folclorico de Peabody accompanied by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away Read More…
Saint Rocco Procession in the North End – July 2011
Video: Procession Saint Rocco in the North End, Boston on July 17, 2011. The Story of Saint Rocco Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, giving all of his possessions to the poor and the sick. Saint Rocco willingly turned to a life of Read More…