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Saint Joseph Procession in Boston’s North End [Photos]

Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi held a procession on Sunday afternoon through the streets of Boston’s North End in honor of Saint Joseph. Accompanying the St. Joseph procession were the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian-American Band. Enjoy these photos from the day. Photos by Matt Conti.

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Cardinal Sean O’Malley Celebrates North End Mass for St. Joseph’s Feast

Cardinal Sean O’Malley celebrated Mass on Sunday, October 12th at St. Stephen’s Church in Boston’s North End. The Italian Heritage Month event capped off the 89th St. Joseph’s Feast with participation from many other feast societies and local officials, including Italian Consul General Nicola De Santis. After the mass, the Cardinal met society members and the Read More…

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Photo Gallery: 89th Saint Joseph’s Feast Procession

The sun came out on Sunday for the 89th Saint Joseph’s Feast Procession through Boston’s North End. With its move to October’s Italian Heritage Month, it was the last feast of the year. The photo gallery below shows photos from the Feast along with hours from the Grand Procession. Accompanying Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi (Saint Joseph Read More…

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John Romano Honored With Community Service Award at St. Joseph’s Feast

  The Saint Joseph’s Society held an awards ceremony honoring John “JR” Romano with a Community Service Award. JR was recognized by his many years of dedicated leadership and commitment to the important civic and charitable organizations benefiting the North End. The event was part of Friday night’s opening for the 89th Annual St. Joseph’s Read More…

Event Notices

89th St. Joseph’s Feast Schedule for October 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2014

****UPDATE**** ****AFTER THE 11AM BLESSING/PROCESSION ON SATURDAY, THE FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN MOVED INDOORS TO ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH**** ****EVENING EVENTS ON SATURDAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED**** The 89th St. Joseph’s Feast will be held Friday through Sunday, October 3rd – 5th, 2014. On Friday, October 3rd, join the San Giuseppe Society on Hanover Street in Read More…

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John Romano to Receive Community Service Award at St. Joseph’s Feast on October 3rd

Announcement from the St. Joseph Society: On Friday, October 3, 2014, the St. Joseph Society will open its 89th Annual Feast outside its headquarters at 467 Hanover Street. At 7:00 p.m., the Society will hold an awards ceremony honoring John Romano with a Community Service Award in recognition of his many years of Dedicated Leadership Read More…

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Video: 88th Saint Joseph’s Feast – 2013 Grand Procession

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLchn7HPxvw] Catching up on some video editing, these are scenes from the 88th Saint Joseph’s Feast Procession held on Sunday, July 28, 2013 through the streets of Boston’s North End. This year, a representative of the Mayor’s office in Riesi, Sicily read a special proclamation for the feast. Accompanying Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi Read More…

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Photo Gallery: 88th Saint Joseph’s Feast 2013 Grand Procession

The 88th Saint Joseph’s Feast Grand Procession was held on Sunday, July 28th for seven hours through the streets of the North End. Starting off the procession, a representative of the Mayor’s office in Riesi, Sicily read a special proclamation for the feast. The photo gallery below shows photos from the Feast along with hours Read More…

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2013 Saint Joseph’s Feast Opens on Hanover Street [Photos]

The rain delayed, but did not stop, the opening ceremonies at the Saint Joseph’s Feast on Friday night. Fr. Jack was on hand to bless the statue of San Guiseppe followed by a short procession. Feast vendors were all set up for the weekend.  Photos from opening night are shown in this gallery. See the Read More…

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88th Saint Joseph’s Feast – Schedule of Events for July 26, 27 & 28, 2013

The 88th Annual Saint Joseph’s Feast kicks off on Friday, July 26, 2013, 5:00 pm with the blessing of the statue of San Giuseppe at the Hanover Street chapel along with activities on Battery Street. Opening night will have entertainment by the Italian Serenaders, North End Marching Band and Gian Faraone. The festival runs through Read More…

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St. Joseph Society Withdraws Plan to Move Feast; Four Winds and Strega Cafe Receive Support From Residents’ Association [Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNbSFVAKsQc] Video: North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Meeting on June 13, 2013. A brief review and video timeline is shown below. (00:00) President’s Report by Jim Salini (03:00) Membership Committee Report by Mary McGee (03:40) Parks and Open Space Committee Report by Anne Pistorio (04:00) Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report by Read More…

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Neighborhood Council Votes Against Moving St. Joseph’s Feast to Prado; Supports Strega Cafe Transfer and Endicott St. Variance [Meeting Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DNC0GtJnV4] Video: North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on June 10, 2013 at Nazzaro Center, North End, Boston. Recap and video timeline is shown below. (00:00 in video) Welcome and introduction of new council members and officers, after the recent election of new council members. New NEWNC officers were announced as follows: Read More…