Jersey Girl, Italian Roots

Sharing the Pride of My Heritage

Tag: St. Lucy's Church

Education Heritage

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

As Italian Heritage Month draws to a close, I want to challenge everyone to continue to learn more about what makes us “Italian.” There are

First Ward Heritage Tradition

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023

As a life-long Catholic, I’ve been blessed to have a few priests that played a significant role in my life. As a child attending Holy

First Ward Heritage Newark Tradition

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Today is the feast day of St. Gerard Majella. This past weekend I went back to St. Lucy’s in the Old First Ward to pay

Heritage Tradition

October 1, 2023October 2, 2023

While I am sad the summer is over, I am very happy that October is here, as it is Italian Heritage Month! There are plenty

First Ward Heritage Immigration Newark Tradition

October 17, 2022

There are a handful of incredibly important events during Italian Heritage Month. To me, one of the most important events is the Feast of St.