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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
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.
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.
Join Us for the 4th Annual Italian Gala
The Springfield Italian community is proud to present the 4th Annual Italian Gala on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield.
As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, this year’s Gala will recognize the generations of Italian Americans whose faith, family values, hard work, entrepreneurship, military service, public service, and commitment to community have helped build America.
Guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring a five-course dinner, live entertainment with Vittorio DiCarlo, awards, and a celebration of Italian-American heritage and achievement. The evening will be emceed by Anthony Cignoli.
Honoring Our Community
We are proud to recognize our distinguished 2026 honorees:
Public Servant of the Year: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
Christopher Columbus Citizen of the Year: Anthony Ravosa
Italian American Businessman of the Year: Clement Martone
Italian American Veteran of the Year: Paul Barabani
Italian American Service Award: Dorothy & Michael DiVenuto
Tickets
Tickets are $175 per person and include the complete five-course Gala dinner and evening program. Black tie optional.
Dinner selections include Flat Iron Steak, Free-Range Chicken, or Quinoa Eggplant “Meatballs” (vegan/gluten-free).
Purchase Gala Tickets:
Miss Columbus Queen Pageant 2026
Applications Open for the 2026 Miss Columbus Queen Pageant
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Miss Columbus Queen Pageant, celebrating Italian heritage, community involvement, and the next generation of Italian-American leaders.
The Miss Columbus Queen will receive a $1,000 scholarship, and four members of the Queen’s Court will each receive a $250 scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Be of at least 25% Italian descent
- Reside in Western Massachusetts or Northern Connecticut
Application Requirements
A complete application must include:
- Completed Miss Columbus Queen Pageant application
- School transcript
- Required essay
All application materials must be submitted by September 10, 2026. Incomplete applications or materials received after the deadline may not be considered.
2026 Miss Columbus Queen Pageant
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Hope Center for the Arts
150 Bridge Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
The Miss Columbus Queen and her Court will have the opportunity to represent the Italian-American community, participate in Italian Heritage Month celebrations, and take part in the historic Columbus Day festivities.
Applications are due September 10.
Apply online: https://form.jotform.com/262047756711156
2026 Golf Tournament
2nd Annual Sons & Daughters of Italy Golf Tournament
Join us on Monday, August 24, 2026, for the 2nd Annual Sons & Daughters of Italy Golf Tournament at Wyckoff Country Club.
Enjoy a great day of golf, food, prizes, and camaraderie while supporting the Sons & Daughters of Italy, St. Padre Pio Lodge #3013 and our work in the local Italian-American community.
Tournament Details
Monday, August 24, 2026
12:00 PM Shotgun Start
Wyckoff Country Club
Registration includes:
● 18 holes of golf
● Golf cart
● Grilled lunch at Wyckoff Country Club
● Dinner at 6:00 PM at Casa Italiana
Prizes & Contests
Golfers will have the opportunity to compete for:
● Cash prizes
● Closest to the Pin
● Longest Drive
● Raffle prizes
Win a Brand-New Mercedes-Benz
One lucky golfer could drive home in a brand-new Mercedes-Benz by making a hole-in-one on the designated contest hole.
Whether you’re joining us with a foursome, bringing friends, or supporting the tournament as part of our community, we look forward to an outstanding day of golf and fellowship.
Register today:
https://events.ticketleap.com/events/springfielditalians/2026-sons-and-daughters-golf-tournament
Space is limited. Reserve your spot and join us for one of our biggest summer events while supporting the Sons & Daughters of Italy and our Italian-American community.
Tee Sponsorship Opportunities
Reserve Your Tee Sponsorship
Support the Springfield Italians while promoting your business by becoming a Tee Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Sons & Daughters of Italy Golf Tournament.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Wyckoff Country Club
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Become a Tee Sponsor — $150
For just $150, your Tee Sponsorship includes:
- Custom sponsor sign prominently displayed at a tee box
- Recognition during the tournament
- Exposure to golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and guests
- Support of Springfield Italians community programs and activities
Your sponsorship is a great opportunity to showcase your business while supporting our organization and the Italian-American community.
Sponsorship Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Reserve Your Tee Sponsorship
Register your sponsorship online:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262027733397058
For questions or additional information, contact us at springfielditalians@gmail.com.
Looking to Play?
Golf registrations are also open for individuals and foursomes. Join us for 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, contests, prizes, and a chance to win a brand-new Mercedes-Benz with a hole-in-one on the designated contest hole.
Register to golf:
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/springfielditalians/2026-sons-and-daughters-golf-tournament
Thank you for supporting the Springfield Italians. We look forward to welcoming our golfers and sponsors to the course on August 2
Mt. Carmel Soccer 2026 Champions
CHAMPIONS! Congratulations, Mount Carmel FC!
🏆 CHAMPIONS! Congratulations, Mount Carmel FC! ⚽🇮🇹
The Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy proudly congratulate our own soccer team, Mount Carmel FC on capturing the 2026 PVSSL Men’s League Championship with a tremendous 2-0 victory over Rumbleseat last night!
This championship reflects the hard work, determination, and passion that this team has displayed throughout the entire season. More than just a soccer club, Mount Carmel FC proudly represents the rich Italian heritage, faith, and spirit of our Springfield community every time they step onto the field.
We are honored to sponsor this outstanding organization alongside Casa Italiana and are incredibly proud of the players, coaches, staff, volunteers, and loyal supporters who made this championship possible.
Congratulations on bringing another title home to Little Italy!
Forza Mount Carmel FC! 🏆🖤⚽🇮🇹
2026 PVSSL Men’s League Champions
RECORD ATTENDANCE AT SPRINGFIELD’S ITALIAN FEAST
Italian Feast Draws Big Crowd, Celebrates Italian Heritage Revival in Springfield’s Little Italy
THANK YOU, SPRINGFIELD! 🇮🇹❤️
Because of your incredible support, the 2026 Italian Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel welcomed a record-breaking 19,391 attendees—the largest crowd in the history of our Feast!
To our volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, parishioners, members, public safety officials, and every person who joined us: thank you. Your support keeps alive a tradition of faith, family, culture, and community that has united generations for well over a century.
Together, we proved once again that Springfield’s Little Italy is alive and thriving.
19,391 attendees. One unforgettable weekend. One incredible community.
From the bottom of our hearts, grazie mille! We can’t wait to welcome you back next year.
Viva Maria! Viva la Madonna del Monte Carmelo! 🇮🇹🙏
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.”
Celebrating Italian culture: A Vibrant Photo Collection of St. Padre Pio 3013 Sons & Daughters of Italy
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sons & daughters of italy
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.)