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Festa dei morti in Louisiana
Every year, on All Saints Day, the Contessa Entellina Society celebrates the Sicilian Festival of Dead.
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From Columbus to Francesco de Pinedo flying boat
Francesco de Pinedo was a famous Italian aviator. A Regia Marina (Italy’s Royal Navy) officer who transferred to the Regia Aeronautica (Italy’s Royal Air Force), he was an advocate of the seaplane who is best known for his long-range flying boat flights in the 1920s that demonstrated the feasibility of global air travel.
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Survival lesson from an Italian immigrant
Lessons about resiliency, teamwork and being open to quick changes we can all benefit from.
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The Sicilian Jazzman
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St. Expedite
“I ask you, Saint Expedite, to aid me in my financial difficulties. Let your strength and support protect my income and help me obtain enough money so that I will not suffer need and want.
Please let peace and enjoyment reign in my household. I ask you and pray that my wishes be granted, and glorify your intercession. Amen”
Prayer to Saint Expedite