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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.
Miss Columbus Day Queen Pageant 2025
Calling All Italian Ladies 18-21
After nearly 25 years, the Sons & Daughters of Italy are proud to announce the return of the Miss Columbus Day Queen Pageant, a cherished tradition in our community. This pageant celebrates the beauty, talent, and heritage of young Italian-American women, while honoring the history and culture of our ancestors.
Eligibility
The pageant is open to all young women of Italian descent between the ages of 18 and 21 who reside in the Greater Springfield area. Contestants should embody the values of leadership, community service, and pride in Italian heritage.
Scholarships
To honor the achievements and dedication of our contestants, the following scholarships will be awarded:
- Miss Columbus Queen – $1,000 Scholarship
- Queen’s Court (4 Runners-Up) – $250 Scholarship each
Event Details
- Application Deadline: September 2, 2025
- Pageant Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Location: TBA
The newly crowned Miss Columbus Day Queen will have the honor of leading the Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, October 12, 2025, and will represent the Sons & Daughters of Italy at community events throughout the year.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted online at:
https://form.jotform.com/252309556176058
For more information, please contact us at [insert email/phone] or speak with Pageant Chair Valarie Paul.
columbus day parade: sunday oct. 12, 2025
The Return of the Columbus Day Parade
The Sons & Daughters of Italy are proud to announce the long-awaited return of the Greater Springfield Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
For nearly a century, the Columbus Day Parade has been a cherished tradition in our community — a celebration of Italian-American heritage, discovery, and the many contributions of immigrants who helped shape our city and region. After more than two decades, we are honored to bring this historic event back to life.
A Tribute to Local Heroes
This year’s theme is:
“From the New World to Our Neighborhood: A Tribute to Local Heroes.”
The parade will not only honor Christopher Columbus and our Italian heritage, but also pay tribute to the men and women who serve our community every day — police officers, firefighters, EMTs, veterans, educators, civic leaders, and volunteers.
Parade Highlights
- Floats, marching bands, and cultural performances
- Local organizations, schools, and community groups
- Special appearance by the newly crowned Miss Columbus Day Queen and her Court
- Italian-American pride on full display with music, flags, and family celebration
Get Involved
We need your help to make this historic parade a success! There are many ways to participate:
- March in the parade with your school, organization, or business
- Build a float or showcase your group’s pride
- Volunteer with planning, logistics, or event support
- Sponsor the parade and be recognized as a supporter of this community tradition
If you are interested in participating or supporting the parade, please contact us at springfielditalians@gmail.com
Save the Date
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Step-off at 2:00 PM
Springfield, MA
Join us as we celebrate our history, honor our heroes, and create lasting memories for generations to come.
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.)