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Join St. Padre Pio 3013 Sons & Daughters of Italy - Celebrating Italian Culture in Springfield
Welcome to the St. Padre Pio 3013 Sons & Daughters of Italy in America.
Our Story
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In the Beginning: All'inizio
In 2022, a group of passionate Italians from Springfield came together with a shared vision of creating a group where people could come together to celebrate and learn about our Italian culture. With determination and hard work, St. Padre Pio 3013 Sons & Daughters of Italy was born.
Our Community: La Nostra Comunita'
Our Italian community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to have built a community of business owners, professionals, artists, performers, educators, and supporters who share our passion for promoting our Italian cultural understanding and appreciation.
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Our Accomplishments: Le Nostre Realizzazioni
Since our officially founding in 2023, St. Padre Pio 3013 Sons & Daughters of Italy has hosted countless cultural events, music and art exhibitions, and educational programs. We have also collaborated with many local organizations to support our goal in promoting our Italian Culture. We have brought back Italian Feasts and processions, Columbus Day celebrations, and periodic Italian Masses. We have also established an annual Italian Gala to celebrate our Italian community every October.
INTRODUCING THE HOLY CANNOLI 5K & 2 mile walk
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For the first time ever… we’re bringing a race to the Feast
The Sons & Daughters of Italy proudly present the Holy Cannoli 5K – Race to the Italian Feast!
Springfield, MA
July 11, 2026
This isn’t just a run—it’s a celebration of our culture, our community, and our traditions.
Run through the streets of Springfield alongside your fellow paesani…
Finish at the heart of the Italian Feast…
And celebrate like only Italians know how
What to expect:
• Fast, flat course – perfect for all levels
• 5K run + 2-mile walk
• Custom race shirt
• Cannoli for finishers (of course)
• Live entertainment & festival atmosphere
• Awards & prizes
• Direct access to the Italian Feast
Run with purpose.
We are proud to support Cooley’s Anemia (Beta Thalassemia)—because this race is about more than just the finish line.
This is history in the making for our club, our neighborhood, and our Feast. Be part of the very first one.
Register today (before price increases)
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=204007
Tag your friends, your family, your running crew
Let’s make this unforgettable
We’ll see you at the starting line… and at the Feast.
Corri. Celebra. Vivi.
Run. Celebrate. Live.
vespa raffle
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Vespa Raffle – Ride Into Italian Tradition
The Sons & Daughters of Italy – Springfield Chapter invites you to take part in something truly special…
Win your own Vespa and experience a piece of Italy right here at home.
Few symbols capture the spirit of Italy like a Vespa—timeless style, freedom of the open road, and the joy of la dolce vita. Now, you have the chance to make it yours.
Raffle Details:
• Prize: 150 Primavera Italian Vespa Scooter
• Drawing Date: Sunday July 12, 2026 at 8:00pm
• Location: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Feast, Winthrop and Main Street, Springfield
• Ticket Price: $25
Whether you’re cruising through the neighborhood, heading to the Feast, or just enjoying a summer ride, this Vespa is more than a prize—it’s an experience.
Support a Greater Purpose
Proceeds from this raffle help support our club’s mission: preserving Italian heritage, hosting community events, and supporting charitable initiatives both locally and abroad.
Get Your Tickets Today
Tickets are available:
• Online at https://pci.jotform.com/form/260975357297069
• At Casa Italiana (springfielditalians@gmail.com)
or at La Fiorentina Pastry at 883 Main Street, Springfield (Ask for Alfonsina)
• During upcoming club events
Don’t miss your chance to ride away in true Italian style.
Live the tradition. Ride the culture. Win the Vespa.
$10,000 grand raffle
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Your Chance to Win Big – Support Something Even Bigger
The Sons & Daughters of Italy – Springfield Chapter proudly presents our $10,000 Grand Raffle—one of the biggest opportunities of the year to win big while giving back to your community.
One lucky winner will take home $10,000.
Simple as that.
But this raffle is about more than just the prize—it’s about supporting the traditions, events, and charitable work that keep our Italian-American community strong.
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Raffle Details:
• Grand Prize: $10,000 / 2nd $1,000 / 3rd $500/ 4th & 5th $250
• Drawing Date: Sunday July 12 at 8pm
• Location: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Feast, Winthrop & Main Street, Springfield
• Ticket Price: $100
• Need not be present to win
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Why It Matters
Every ticket purchased helps fund:
• Cultural events like the Italian Feast
• Community programming at Casa Italiana
• Charitable initiatives locally and in Italy
• The preservation of our Italian heritage for future generations
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Get Your Tickets Today
Available:
• Online at https://pci.jotform.com/form/260975893030160
• At Casa Italiana (springfielditalians@gmail.com)
or at La Fiorentina Pastry at 883 Main Street, Springfield (Ask for Alfonsina)
• Through club members and upcoming events
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💥 Don’t Miss Your Shot
Opportunities like this don’t come often—
a chance to win $10,000 and support a great cause at the same time.
👉 Buy your ticket
👉 Share with friends & family
👉 Be part of something bigger
italian cigar dinner
Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, cigars, and fellowship at our upcoming Cigar Dinner.
Saturday, April 18 at 6:00 PM
Casa Italiana
13 Winthrop Street, Springfield
Enjoy a full Italian dinner featuring antipasto, pasta, braciole, sausage, meatballs, ribs in sauce, roasted potatoes, salad, and dessert. Each guest will also receive a premium cigar from Buckeye Brothers, with raffles throughout the night.
Tickets are $50 per person.
Hosted by the Sons & Daughters of Italy, this is a great opportunity to gather with friends, enjoy a hearty meal, and experience a classic Italian evening at the Casa.
Tickets are $50 and may be purchased at La Fiorentina in Springfield or online at: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/springfielditalians/italian-cigar-dinner
RECORD ATTENDANCE AT SPRINGFIELD’S ITALIAN FEAST
Italian Feast Draws Big Crowd, Celebrates Italian Heritage Revival in Springfield’s Little Italy
Springfield, MA – July 19, 2025 — The Sons & Daughters of Italy are proud to announce that the 2025 Italian Feast, held this past Saturday and Sunday in Springfield’s South End, welcomed an incredible 17,615 attendees over the course of the two-day celebration.
The Feast, held in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, continues a long-standing tradition of faith, food, and community that has deep roots in the Italian-American history of the region. Guests from across Massachusetts and beyond came together to enjoy live music, traditional Italian fare, cultural performances, religious processions, and the triumphant return of the iconic Grease Pole Competition.
“This overwhelming turnout is a testament to the enduring pride and passion of our Italian-American community,” said Salvatore Circosta, President of the Sons & Daughters of Italy. “We are grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s feast an unforgettable success — from our dedicated volunteers to the families who traveled from near and far to celebrate with us.”
The organization extends its sincere thanks to all sponsors, vendors, performers, parishioners, and neighbors who made this event possible. Planning is already underway for an even bigger celebration in 2026.
For more information about upcoming events or to get involved, visit www.springfielditalians.org or follow the Sons & Daughters of Italy on social media.
Our new social club "casa italiana" is open
Casa Italiana Ribbon Cutting Draws Big Crowd, Celebrates Italian Heritage Revival in Springfield’s S
SPRINGFIELD, MA — With heartfelt speeches, joyful applause, and a renewed sense of community spirit, the long-awaited ribbon cutting of Casa Italiana took place Friday evening at 13 Winthrop Street—marking a proud new chapter for Springfield’s Italian-American community.
More than a hundred guests, including elected officials, clergy, neighborhood leaders, and members of the Italian-American public, gathered to witness the grand opening of the newly restored Italian social club. The event, hosted by the St. Padre Pio Sons & Daughters of Italy, celebrated not just the unveiling of a historic property, but also the official 30-day countdown to the return of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Feast, which had been dormant for over two decades.
President Salvatore Circosta welcomed the crowd, offering words of gratitude and hope. “This is more than just a building—it’s a home for our culture, our families, and our faith. The South End is where our grandparents settled, where they built churches, clubs, and neighborhoods. Today, we honor that legacy by building something new on that foundation.”
Mayor Domenic Sarno, whose parents hail from Bracigliano, shared remarks praising the efforts of the club’s leadership and recognizing the deep roots the Italian community has in Springfield. Fr. Paolo Bagattini, chaplain of the club and a Stigmatine priest, offered a moving blessing before the ribbon was cut.
The building, dating back to 1897, has been revitalized under new leadership and is once again a vibrant hub for cultural celebration, religious devotion, and intergenerational connection.
The ceremony ended with Italian music, refreshments, and tours of the newly reopened space. The energy and enthusiasm at the ribbon cutting set the tone for what promises to be a historic summer—culminating in the Italian Feast on July 12–13, expected to bring thousands back to the South End. As Circosta concluded, “This is just the beginning. The feast is coming home.”
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National: Sons & Daughters of Italy
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, formerly the Order Sons of Italy in America (Italian: Ordine Figli d’Italia in America, OSIA), is the largest and the oldest Italian American fraternal organization in the United States. It was founded on June 22, 1905, by Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro to help assimilate Italians into American society during the immigration boom of the early 20th century.
Massachusetts: Sons & Daughters of Italy
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts is one of the many state organizations of the National Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America. We are part of the oldest, largest and most geographically represented organization of Americans of Italian heritage in this country. The National Lodge was organized in New York in 1905. The Grand Lodge of
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts is one of the many state organizations of the National Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America. We are part of the oldest, largest and most geographically represented organization of Americans of Italian heritage in this country. The National Lodge was organized in New York in 1905. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts was chartered in 1914 and encompasses Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Sons & Daughters of Italy: Commission for Social Justice
Sons & Daughters of Italy: Commission for Social Justice
The Commission for Social Justice® (CSJ) is the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA), the biggest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian descent in the United States.
- The CSJ was founded in 1979 to fight the stereotyping of Italian Americans by the entertainment, advertisin
The Commission for Social Justice® (CSJ) is the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA), the biggest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian descent in the United States.
- The CSJ was founded in 1979 to fight the stereotyping of Italian Americans by the entertainment, advertising and media industries.
- Protect and defend Columbus Day and the Italian hero Christopher Columbus
- The CSJ conducts campaigns at both the community and the national levels that support cultural and social issues of importance to Italian Americans. (Legislation, commemorative stamps, Columbus Day/Heritage Month, etc.)