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The Delaware V alley Italian-American Herald A Bi-Weekly Newspaper Serving the Italian-American Community September 12, 2013 COMPLIMENTARY Delaware Valley Loses a Legend Fr. Roberto Balducelli was 100 minutes short of turning 100 years old. Wilmington, DE - On August 9 the Italian American community lost a long-time leader, the Rev. Roberto Balducelli. Father Roberto, as he was affectionately known, helped build the St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wilm- ington. He was just 100 minutes shy of his 100th birthday. However, depending on whom you ask, Balducelli was 99 or 100 on the day that he died. The prayer card for the funeral service noted that the sun already was up in his Naples-born Ralph Borelli, along with his brother Charlie, was a pioneer of Italian language radio in the area in the Italian birthplace when he died in the 1930’s. He is remembered as “The Father of Italian Radio in the Delaware Valley.” U.S. on the eve of his centennial. (Photo courtesy of Temple University Libraries, Urban Archive) Father Balducelli was born in Italy on August 10, 1913, and ar- rived in the United States from Italy in 1946 to serve as the assistant Remembering the Days of Italian Radio to the Rev. J. Francis Tucker, the founding pastor of St. Anthony (First in a 3-part series on Italian Radio in the Delaware Valley) of Padua Church. Balducelli was appointed pastor in 1959 and is credited with building – sometimes with his own hands – the St. An- hile much has been writ- a successful Italian businessman to advertise at an unprecedented thony’s Grade School and Padua Academy, a new parish house and ten and documented named Charles C. A. Baldi ob- pace. Soon other Philadelphia W a summer camp, among many other accomplishments. about Italian language newspa- tained a license to operate radio stations such as WDAS began Yet, Balducelli’s impact goes well beyond physical structures, pers that were an integral part station WABY, the area’s first airing Italian programming. according to the current St. Anthony’s pastor, the Rev. Nicholas R. of Italian American life in the outlet for electronically trans- Then, in the mid-30s, WPEN Waseline. “Balducelli’s lasting legacy will be the Italian-American Delaware Valley, little has been mitted Italian language broad- was acquired by the owners of social culture and Catholic religious culture he built,” Waseline said. documented about Italian radio casts. Baldi set up the studio on New York City’s WOV, the na- Perhaps this is best exemplified by his successful effort to establish programs that entertained and the second floor over the Baldi tion’s flagship Italian language the Annual St. Anthony’s Italian Festival, the largest and only eight- informed the Italian American Bank located at 928 S. 8th Street station. day Italian Festival in the Delaware Valley region. community in and around Phila- in South Philadelphia. He imme- The affiliation with WOV Father Waseline went on to say, “His legacy is not going to be delphia for the better part of 80 diately hired Ralph and Charlie now made it possible to air com- so much in the buildings and the plaques; his legacy is going to be years. Italian radio first broad- Borrelli, brothers whose family plete soap operas, comedy and in the people’s continued fidelity to their parish. He will always be cast officially in Philadelphia in had already established an Ital- variety programs from New called a ‘priest of the people.’” 1930 on WRAX at 17th and Al- ian language theater troupe in York, and allowed national ad- The Rev. James J. Greenfield, Provincial of the Oblates, called legheny Avenue in the northern the city. However, the broadcasts vertisers to buy “bundled ad- Balducelli an “icon” whose actions will be remembered more than section of the city. In preceding were sporadic and the station’s vertising.” With Ralph Borrelli his words. Greenfield recalled images of Balducelli donning a hard years there had been a very lim- 10-watt power was no guarantee at the helm, WPEN secured its hat to help with construction or having children line up to help pass ited amount of foreign language that these shows could be heard position as the dominant Italian along buckets of sand needed for the pouring of concrete. programs, which were broadcast even eight blocks away. voice in the tri-state region. By “They’re the kinds of things that people remember forever, on a hit and miss basis over sta- It was in 1930 when the 500- 1938 WPEN alone was airing more than what you say in a homily,” Greenfield said. “I think that’s tions with poor signals and limit- watt WRAX, which later merged five hours a day with additional what’s so powerful about him.” ed range. At WRAX, for the first and became WPEN, first estab- daily programs being aired on Balducelli is survived by a sister, Maria, who lives in Italy. time in the city’s history, there lished that ethnic programming WDAS and WHAT. A Mass of Christian were regularly scheduled daily could not only play but pay. While Philadelphia radio Burial was celebrated on programs in German, Yiddish, Here the Borrelli brothers be- stations were the most widely Wednesday, August 14 at Polish and Italian. came the area’s Italian language heard in the region, smaller St. Anthony’s Church in For Italians, a seminal ver- radio pioneers. Charlie was more stations around the Delaware the Little Italy section of sion of broadcasting took place behind the scenes while Ralph Valley were cashing in on this Wilmington. Among the in the early 1920s, when the peo- became the “on air” personality. thriving advertising market as mourners was Vice Presi- ple of South Philadelphia’s Little To this day Ralph is remembered well. On weekends, stations in dent Joe Biden and sev- Italy would get their news from as “The Father of Italian Radio Vineland, Atlantic City, Trenton, eral congressmen. Baldu- a primitive but daily “broadcast” in the Delaware Valley.” Hammonton, Camden, Chester, celli was buried at Oblate by a reporter named Filippo Over the next couple of and Wilmington all began airing Community Cemetery in Bocchini who wrote for La Voce years the programming ex- Italian programs sponsored by Childs, Maryland. del Popolo, a local Italian lan- panded, and soon the Borrellis local merchants and hosted by In lieu of flowers, Bal- guage daily. Every day when the were joined by locals Vincent local on-air personalities. Ital- ducelli had requested that paper came off the press people Losco and Guy Sardella. In 1940 ian language radio was truly in donations be made in his would gather outside of the of- Sardella moved onto WCBM in its “Golden Age.” (See photo on memory to the Retirement fice and Bocchini would come to Baltimore, where he became the page 2.) Fund of the Oblates of St. the second floor window with a city’s “Dean of Italian Radio.” Francis de Sales megaphone to read the news. Local companies anxious to Next issue: World War II and Fast forward to 1925 when reach the Italian consumer began post-war Italian radio. 2 | September 12, 2013 Italian-American Herald Vol. 1 No. 2

The Delaware V alley FROMTHEEDITOR Italian-American Herald A Bi-Weekly Newspaper Serving The Italian-American Community Keeping Our Culture Alive ith this issue we begin a three-part series on the history of Italian language and Italian-American September 12, 2013 ~ Vol. 1 No. 2 Wradio programs in the Delaware Valley. This media pulled the Italian immigrant through good by Italian-American Press, Radio & Media, Inc. times and bad, especially for the many who through no fault of their own had limited reading skills. 1906 West 6th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 More recently bilingual programs helped to acquaint and to preserve our heritage with the generation Subscription price: $59 a year. that in the past 20 years has renewed its interest in the study of Italian, its culture and heritage. Unfortu- Published twice a month and distributed at various nately, since the sale of Philadelphia’s WHAT back in 2010 there has been no Italian-American presence locations throughout the tri-state area. on the airwaves in this region. From the 1930s to the present, Yiddish-American and Polish-American Tel: 302-654-4993 ~ email: [email protected] radio have aired daily and/or weekly programs for their communities without interruption. In 2014 the Irish-American community will celebrate 70 years of uninterrupted programming started by Cav. Pat- rick J. Stanton. After World War II Stanton was also very instrumental in the revival of Italian-American Publisher radio programs, which had been decimated by the government’s campaign to discredit Italians and their Italian-American Press, Radio & Media, Inc. language because of Italy’s alliance with Nazi Germany. Stanton was later bestowed the title “Cava- liere” (Knighthood) by the Italian government for this achievement. As these groups celebrate the uninterrupted longevity of their radio broadcasts, the Italian-Ameri- Editor Emeritus can community, which has much to offer in the way of music and culture, enters its fourth year with no James J. Tayoun on-air presence. This does not reflect well on a people who have so much to offer to themselves and to Italophiles anxious to know more about everything Italian — be it fashion, food, opera, folk customs, Editor-in-Chief and even learning the Italian language. While some of the blame rests with radio stations, both commercial and public non-commercial, most of the problem rests squarely within our community. Today, as Joseph T. Cannavo apparent by the reemergence of the Herald, Italian-American businessmen and professionals are looking at our mass media as both an avenue to increase business and give support to the Italian-American Managing Editor mass media; the only one that we can depend on to showcase us and our contributions in a true light and not as the masters of organized crime or vulgar promiscuous youth at the Jersey shore. Carol Ann DeSimine

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(c) 2013 Italian American Press, Radio & Media, Inc. Please mail completed form, along with a check in the amount of $59, to IAPRM, 1906 West 6th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. Vol. 1 No. 2 Italian-American Herald September 12, 2013 | 3 NEWSFROMITALY Norristown’s Italian Aid Office May Close by Michael Matza, Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer orn in Italy in 1926, Elvira Raieta worked on a farm until 1971, then set sail for Bopportunity in America. She and her husband used their savings to buy a house in a thriving Italian-immigrant neighborhood in Norristown. Today, she is the sole Italian on her mostly African American street. The non- Hispanic white population of the borough that is the Montgomery County seat has dropped 18 percent since 2000, according to the U.S. Census, and had been falling for decades. “Forty-five years ago, we were all Italians. Then some died, some moved, some bought houses in the suburbs,” said Raieta, a wiry widow with strong hands wrapped around a stainless-steel walker. She gets Social Security from her work in America. To process the paperwork for her agricultural pension from Italy, she relies on Norristown’s “Patronato,” an Italian-government-funded social welfare office in a brick building on East Main Street that soon may have to close because of Italy’s debt crisis, slashed funding, and lower demand due to changing demographics. Raffaele Cimina, who runs the one-man bureau, said he assists about 300 Norris- town-area clients on a continuing basis by filing their documents via a direct-to-the- mainframe link with Italy’s social security administration. Elvira Raieta, who came to Norristown from Italy, talks with Raffaele Cimina of the Cimina gets a salary of $1,600 a month, and $500 a month for office rent, both Italian welfare office. MICHAEL MATZA / Philadelphia Inquirer Staff provided by Italy. The services he provides are free of charge. filiated with the Christian Association of Italian Workers, which has offices in30 He investigates payment delays and pounds his stamp — “Patronato Acli, Ufficio countries. Zonale di Norristown, PA, USA” — onto documents. He helps clients get notarized “Since the bureaucracy in Italy has always been a nightmare,” says Cimina, “the proof, required annually, that they are still alive. government established these offices” as a relief valve to speed the processing of He reassures these pensioners in fluent Italian, and makes house calls if they can’t documents. But recently, Acli notified him his volume of business, measured by a come out. point system, didn’t warrant continued operation and his patronato would have to “How can I refuse? I see my father or mother in each of these elderly retired close by Oct. 1. workers, who have so often been mistreated during their working life,” said Cimina, There are two other such offices in the region, one in South Philadelphia, the who was born in Rome. other in the Northeast, both affiliated with different unions, Cimina said. He moved to South Philadelphia with his parents when he was 10, then returned But for housebound pensioners like Raieta, a trip to the city can be a hardship. with his family to Italy four years later because his mother was homesick. “I like this office in my town,” she said, bristling at the thought that the Norris- Cimina and his wife moved back to America about seven years ago. town office would close. “Philadelph? Philadelph,” she said, “no good.” He calls himself a “fresh Italian.” Cimina is looking into the possibility of alternative funding. Local churches are In South Philadelphia, Cimina’s father did piecework as a tailor. To help him save exploring ways to subsidize his rent. But he will need a continuing relationship with time, the family threaded 200 to 300 needles each night before the next day’s work. a patronato to keep his authorized computer link. Welfare networks, called patronati, generally aligned with Italy’s trade unions, “Pronto. Si. Domani. Domani,” he said, taking a call from another client on a were created around 1945, after World War II, to assist Italians worldwide. recent day. “See you tomorrow.” The one in Norristown, with the acronym Acli, opened two years ago. It is af- Article originally appeared at www.philly.com on September 03, 2013.

Madonna reviews gym blueprints with advisors. A farmer in Catania inspects grapes species that will be used in revival of wines of Ancient Rome. Gyms owned by pop star Madonna Ancient Roman wines reborn in to open in Rome Sicilian experiments Hard Candy fitness chain expanding in Italian capital Catania — Wines from ancient Rome The project aims to test and verify are enjoying a rebirth in Sicily, thanks to ancient Roman techniques of wine pro- Rome — Despite the recession that belonging to the Madonna Hard Candy experiments being organized by the Uni- duction, from planting to harvesting to lingers in Italy, two new gyms that are Fitness chain will operate in the Italian versity of Catania. fermentation using ancient recipes — all part of a fitness chain owned by pop star capital. Researchers from Catania, located written in Latin — and historic instru- Madonna will open this fall in Rome. One gym in the upscale Parioli area in eastern Sicily, are following instruc- ments. Andrea and Ugo Pambianchi, both will reach 6562 square feet in size; the tions from classic Roman texts in their The first production, using grapes of whom will manage the facilities, another located near the Coliseum will be experiments conducted for the National planted last spring, is expected in four nounced that by October, two new gyms roughly half that size. Research Council. years, researchers say. 4 | September 12, 2013 Italian-American Herald Vol. 1 No. 2 LEARNITALIAN! Saint Pio Novena Three Ways to Say ‘You’ And Festival elcome to our weekly Italian les- on TV, radio, and public gatherings by Wson, offered to help you learn Ital- the announcer or lecturer to greet the au- September 14 - September 23 ian, improve or refresh your language dience. skills or to learn some cultural facts that Other greetings and/or salutations Annunciation B.V.M. Church often don’t get talked about in regular in- include: 10th & Dickinson Streets • 215-334-0159 struction. We hope you enjoy! Salve! A general greeting meaning “Hel- This week’s lesson offers insight into lo.” the proper way to address people, some common greetings and falsi amici. Ciao! This well-known word means Unlike modern-day English, Ital- “Hello” and “Good-bye.” However, it ian has three subjective pronouns that all should only be used informally. Never translate into English as the word “you.” use in formal conversations. Tu is the informal way to address a family A più tardi! “See you later!” member, a friend, and anyone with whom A domani! “See you tomorrow!” you have an informal relationship. Lei is the formal way to address superiors, Arrivederci! “Good-bye!” professionals and someone with whom ArrivederLa! “Good-bye!” (Very formal) you don’t have an informal relationship. Addio. “Good-bye” (Specifically used Finally, there is voi, which is used at all when saying good-bye to someone who times when addressing more than one you don’t expect to see for an extended person. (In the southern part of Italy voi period.) is sometimes used as a way to address one person respectfully. It’s best though As you learn Italian you will begin to stay with standard Italian). to see words known as falsi amici, which Let’s look at some simple phrases for vocabulary learning, translates into using these forms. what English identifies as deceptive cognates. Here is an example of this concept. “How are you?” said three ways: At first glance the Italian learner would Tu come stai? likely assume that the Italian word veste Novena Lei come sta? means “vest.” It doesn’t. It means cloth- Saturday, Sept. 14...... 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19...... 7:00 p.m. Voi come state? ing in general or is also a form of the verb Sunday, Sept. 15...... 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20...... 7:00 p.m. “What is your name”: vestire (to dress). The Italian word for Monday, Sept. 16...... 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21...... 5:15 p.m. Come ti chiami tu? vest is maglia or gilè. In each future les- Tuesday, Sept. 17...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22...... 11:00 a.m. son we will highlight one of these decep- Wednesday, Sept. 18.. 7:00 p.m. Come si chiama Lei? tive cognates. Daily Mass • Novena Prayers • Veneration Of Relic “What are your names”: Come vi chiamate voi? Italian proverb Ad ogni uccello il suo nido è bello. Lit- Feast Day “Do you speak Italian”: Monday, Sept. 23 at 7:00 p.m. erally means, “Every bird loves its own Parli italiano tu? nest.” In English, however, that thought Parla italiano Lei? is expressed as, “Every man’s home is his Festival Parlate italiano voi? castle.” Event Will Be Held Under A Tent Learn these phrases and we’ll exam- Friday, Sept. 20...... 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. ine this concept a little more in depth in Saturday, Sept. 21...... 1:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. future lessons. Now let’s look at some common Italian greetings and salutations. 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Joe was a proud grandfather of Anastasia E. Cella and Sophia G. Kelly. Howev- er, to the members of the community he served, Joe is best remembered as a 36-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and as De- tective Sergeant in the Major Crimes Division. In addition to his service on the city’s police force, Joe was an ordained Deacon with the Philadelphia Archdioceses for thirteen years and was permanent deacon at Our Lady of Consolation Parish at Princeton and Tulip Soffritto co-owner Stefania Panza (center) accepts award at the Ospidalità Italiana Streets in the Tacony section of the city. He was a past Grand Knight in the Regina Awards Ceremony. Seen with her are Maurizio Maddaloni (Italy’s Minister of Tourism) and Maria Coeli Council, Chaplain for the Philadelphia Police Department, and an Executive Grazia Cucinotta (actress and Italy Goodwill Ambassador). Board member for F.O.P Lodge #5. Joe was on the Board of Trustees at Neumann University and was an active member of the Father Judge High School community. Restaurant in Newark Wins Award for Joe was passionate about many things, but he was most passionate about his family. Relatives, friends and fellow members of F.O.P. Lodge #5, along with all first Best Italian Restaurant Outside Of Italy responders, shared in saying good-bye at his Funeral Mass at the Cathedral Basilica Newark, DE — The Soffritto Italian ica. After reviewing the votes, the IACC SS Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Interment took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 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Philadelphia — St. Pio No- with a Mass and procession be- 29. The event is sponsored by house Square. Verdi opera films lowing the Mass, the breakfast vena and Festival. September ginning at 11 a.m. Our Lady of Knights of Columbus Villa Ma- screened from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be held at the Cafetorium of 14-23, Annunciation B.V.M. Pompeii Church, 4680 Dante rie Council #6342. Saturday, October 12. Sponsored Padua Academy. The event will Church, 10th & Dickinson Sts. Ave. (See page 7.) West Deptford, NJ — The by The Friends of The Philadel- wrap-up just after 10 a.m. Con- (See page 4.) Wildwood, NJ — Be part of 10th Annual Italian Heritage phia City Institute Library and tact Mike Malchione to reserve The America-Italy Society of a table or for individual tickets, Deptford, NJ — The Glouces- an Olde Time Italian Festival Festival of Gloucester County Philadelphia. For further infor- 302-652-4194 x129, or email ter County Italian Heritage on September 27-28. The event will be held on Sunday, Septem- mation, contact friendsofPCI@ [email protected]. Commission is holding a Taste takes place at Fox Park at Ocean ber 29, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at yahoo.com. of Italy fundraiser to raise schol- Avenue between Burk and Mont- RiverWinds Community Cen- Glassboro, NJ — Craft Beer arship funds and to support the gomery Avenues in Wildwood ter, West Deptford. The event Wilmington, DE — On Sun- Festival. Saturday, October 26, 10th Annual Italian Heritage Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight; Satur- features all-day family fun day, October 13, 2 p.m. to 6 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Glass- Festival of Gloucester County. day, noon to midnight. The “Old fashioned after an Italian street p.m., the Da Vinci Society will boro/Rowan Boulevard. Taste a Auletto’s Caterers, Cooper St., World” family festival features fair with entertainment, Italian hold its annual Vendemmia at wide variety of craft beers from Wednesday, September 18, 6 crafts, games, rides, great Italian cuisine, crafts, vendors and ar- the Tubman-Garrett Riverfront around the country, along with p.m.-9:30 p.m. Featuring fine food and continuous FREE live tisans. Featuring Classical Re- Park. Admission includes sam- food, fun, live entertainment, wines, Italian cuisine, entertain- entertainment. For information cording Artist Micheal Castaldo, pling great Italian wines and and vendors tailored to craft beer ment, and a tribute to all the past call 609-374-0016. Dr. Neff’s Sicilian Marionettes, Italian food, Italian beer garden, enthusiasts. recipients of the GC Italian- Smithville, NJ — On Saturday, the Vivaci Dancers, much more! great entertainment, a Vendem- American Citizen of the Year September 28, from 10 a.m. to Glassboro, NJ — Unity Day, mia wine glass, handcrafted Award. Tickets: $35, available at 5 p.m., come and enjoy a Taste Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-4 wine and homemade gravy con- Do you have the door or in advance by calling of Italy at Historic Smithville’s p.m. New Street Park. In its 17th test, silent auction, and Italian 856-494-3281. Village Green. The event fea- year running, this community vendor displays. Tickets: Ad- vanced, $50; At Gate, $60. To an event that Glassboro, NJ — St. Antho- tures delicious Italian food and day focuses on fun and fitness order call 1-877-731-5790. ny’s Italian Festival. Saturday, deserts, wine tasting and beer, for the entire family. you’d like to September 21, 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Italian music provided by Jim Philadelphia — St. Nicholas Wilmington, DE — 16th An- Rowan Boulevard. Enjoy Italian Craine and his AC Band, folk Italian Festival, Sunday, Octo- nual Columbus Day Com- see listed here? food, exhibits, entertainment, dancing, children’s activities, ber 6, noon-9 p.m. on 9th Street. munion Mass and Breakfast, free bocce ball (must register Monday, October 14. The day homemade wine competition, Featuring Charlie Gracie and Please send information to Bocce, and fireworks. For info, in advance), Italian and Clas- Jerry Blavat. Tickets for food will begin with a 7:30 a.m. [email protected] or downtownglassboro.com. sic cars, a vendor market with vendors will be available at the Mass at St. Anthony of Padua hand-crafted items and imported Church with Bishop W. Francis Vineland, NJ — 11th Annual event. (See page 7.) [email protected] Italian specialties, and a super Malooly, Bishop of the Catholic Padre Pio Festival, Sunday, 50/50. Admission and parking Philadelphia — Verdi 200 Diocese of Wilmington, serv- for review. September 22, noon-6 p.m., are free. Rain Date September at the Free Library on Ritten- ing as principal celebrant. Fol- 16th Annual Columbus Day Communion Breakfast Wilmington — The 16th Annual Columbus Day Com- ian) Award for 2013. This recognition will be dedicated thony’s. For example, the installation of the advanced munion Mass and Breakfast will be held on Columbus to those in the Italian-American community — most es- SmartBoard electronic teaching tools throughout St. An- Day, Monday, October 14, 2013. The day will begin pecially young people — who demonstrate leadership thony of Padua Grade School was largely made possible with a 7:30 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, behaviors to be emulated. with funds raised by the breakfast. with Bishop W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of the Catholic The inaugural award Founded in 1924 to serve the many Italian immi- Diocese of Wilmington, serving as principal celebrant. will be presented to noted grants who made their way to the Wilmington area in the Following the Mass, the breakfast will be held at the basketball phenomenon early 20th century, St. Anthony of Padua is considered Cafetorium of Padua Academy. The event will wrap-up and Delaware’s own the central locus of Italian-American culture in Dela- just after 10 a.m., permitting attendees who are not off Elena DelleDonne. Ele- ware, and is a vibrant worshipping community engaged for the Columbus Day holiday to return to work or other na’s amazing talent has in numerous educational and community service min- daily commitments in a timely manner. led to her meteoric rise istries. The landmark church building, a Delaware and For 2013, the breakfast to superstar status, with national historic landmark, was dedicated in 1926. will honor the tireless minis- exemplary performanc- The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales is a religious try of Br. Ronald Giannone, es during her tenures community of men rooted in the charism of the “gentle- OFM Cap., a Capuchin Fran- at Ursuline Academy man saint” Francis de Sales — a gifted 16th-century ciscan friar, the Founder and and University of Dela- French priest who eventually rose to be named Catho- Executive Director of The ware, where she earned lic Bishop of Geneva, Switzerland. The religious order Ministry of Caring. Br. Ron- an academic degree in was founded by the recently beatified Louis Brisson in ald’s dedication to those less Human Services. Elena France in the late 19th century. The order entered the fortunate is an expression of was the second overall Elena Delle Donne United States in the early 20th century, with initial roots the charism of the Franciscan draft choice in the 2013 in Wilmington. Today, the Oblates’ regional presence order, which traces its roots WNBA draft and now plays with the Chicago Sky fran- includes nearly 200 priests and brothers, and the order’s to St. Francis of Assisi. Broth- Br. Ronald Giannone chise in the WNBA. In addition to her athletic prowess, Wilmington-Philadelphia Province is headquartered in er Ronald began his work by Elena has partnered with companies that share her vi- Wilmington. The Oblates minister locally at St. Antho- opening an emergency shelter for homeless women, and sion of excellence in sports, health and nutrition, includ- ny of Padua and Christ Our King Parishes, and oper- then expanded to operating dining rooms for the hun- ing Nike, DuPont, and Genesis Today. Elena also has ate Nativity Preparatory and Salesianum Schools (all in gry of Wilmington. The ministry then added transitional a passion for helping children with special needs and Wilmington), and sponsor the rapidly growing DeSales housing facilities and job placement centers for the less raising awareness for Lyme disease, a disease she has University in Center Valley, PA. The order also operates fortunate in the city. battled for more than three years. a retirement and medical care facility for member of the The hallmark of Ministry of Caring is a focus on The Columbus Day Communion Mass and Break- order in Childs (near Elkton), MD. In addition, the Ob- skill-building with a goal of building self sufficiency. fast was founded with the express purpose of raising lates are engaged in numerous other ministries devoted The organization currently operates a network of 19 funds to underwrite key projects at St. Anthony of Padua to the spiritual development and growth. programs that form a continuum of care for the poor Parish and to augment the retirement funds of the Ob- For tickets, contact Treasurer Mike Malchione to and homeless throughout the city. New to this year’s lates of St. Francis de Sales. Over the past 15 years, the reserve a table or individual tickets. Call 302.652.4194, breakfast is the Copia Perfetta (“Role Model,” in Ital- breakfast has provided funds for key projects at St. An- x129 or email [email protected]. Vol. 1 No. 2 Italian-American Herald September 12, 2013 | 7

11th Annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church Padre Pio Festival Annual Italian Festival St. Padre Pio Parish Sunday, October 6, 2013 Sunday, September 22, 2013 12 Noon to 9 pm (Rain or Shine) th Our Lady of Pompeii Church Festival held on 9 Street between Moore and Morris Streets in South Philadelphia 4680 Dante Ave. • Vineland, NJ 08361 Procession 12:30 pm • Benediction 1:30 pm • Mass 6 pm Mass & Procession at 11 a.m. Followed by blessings with relics of Fabulous Italian St. Padre Pio & other Saints. Cuisine & Beverages Italian Mass at 2 p.m. • Festival Noon to 6 p.m. Assorted Italian Italian music throughout the day! Pastries Games and Raffles Delicious Food, Beer & Wine Amusements • Porchetta • Chicken Barbecue • Eggplant Parmigiana • Sausage & Peppers • Meatball Subs and much more . . . • Hot Dogs • Hamburgers • French Fries • Funnel Cake • Italian Water Ice Live entertainment all day! City Rhythm Orchestra with Vicki Jenna Esposito sings Connie Cafe Pio featuring Homemade Desserts Woodland and Steve Ritrovato Francis • Verdi Band, Italian Marching • Felicia Punzo, Hip Hop Band AVA Opera Company • Farmer’s Market • 50/50 Raffle • 2nd Chance, Doo Wop • Billy Ruth, Sounds of Sinatra • Coffee/Cappuccino • Beer & Wine Vivaci Italian Dancers • Frank Tenaglia, Variety • Children’s Games & Bouncies • Puppet Show • • • Special Guests• • Religious and Italian Items For Sale Jerry Blavet, The Geator’s Dance Party Charlie Gracie Buses welcome. Please call to let us know you are coming. Free Parking at Neumann-Goretti High School (856) 691-7526 • www.pppnj.org 10th & Moore Streets

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into balls. Flatten into discs, wrap, and SFRATTI refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to Makes about forty-two 2-inch cookies. 3 days. Let stand at room temperature Ingredients until malleable but not soft. 2. To make the filling: In a medium Pastry: saucepan over medium heat, bring the 3 cups pastry or bleached all-purpose honey to a boil and cook for 5 min- flour, sifted utes. Be careful; it may foam up. Add 1 cup sugar the remaining filling ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt cook, stirring constantly, for another 5 1/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine, minutes. Remove from the heat and let chilled stand, stirring occasionally, until the About 2/3 cup sweet or dry white wine mixture is cool enough to handle but Filling: not set. Pour onto a floured surface, 1 cup (12 ounces) honey divide into 6 equal portions, and shape 2 1/2 cups (about 12 1/2 ounces) walnuts, the portions into 14-inch-long sticks. chopped 3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large 2 teaspoons orange zest baking sheet with parchment paper or 2 teaspoons lemon zest (optional) grease. 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparing the sfratti. 4. On a piece of waxed paper or plastic 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves wrap, or on a lightly floured surface, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated black roll each piece of dough into a 14 x 12 pepper inch rectangle, then cut each rectangle Egg wash (1 large egg beaten with 1 lengthwise into three 14 x 14 inch rect- tablespoon water) angles. Place a nut strip near a long side Preparation of each rectangle and roll up from the filling side. Cut into 2-inch sticks. Place 1. To make the pastry: Combine the seam side down on the prepared baking flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter sheet, leaving 1 inch between the cook- to resemble coarse crumbs. Sprinkle a ies, and brush with the egg wash. little wine over a section of the flour, then mix with a fork to moisten. Push 5. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. the moistened dough aside and continue Transfer to a rack and let cool. Wrap adding enough wine until the dough just in aluminum foil until ready to serve. holds together. Divide in half. Using Store in an airtight container at room your fingertips, lightly press and knead temperature for up to 2 weeks. The tasty result!

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Celebrate Your Culture: It’s Italian Festival Season in the Del Val! Enjoy a Taste of Italy and Support a Good Cause ith 2013 being the of- Avenue, from 12 noon to 6 Deptford will Wficial Year of Italian p.m. At Our Lady of Pompeii come alive with oin the Gloucester County Italian Culture in the U.S., there’s no Church, a Mass and proces- the authentic JHeritage Commission on Wednes- better time to spend a breezy sion will be held at 11 a.m. and sounds of Italy day, September 18, from 6 p.m to 9:30 fall day at one of the area’s an Italian Mass will be held with entertain- p.m. at its Taste of Italy annual fundrais- Italian Festivals. Here are just at 2 p.m. Following Masses, ment by Enrico er. The event features fine wines from a few. worth mentioning (see there will be blessings with Capuano & T the cellars of Auletto Caterers in Dept- page 6.) First Class Relics of St. Pio, Rock of Rome, as ford, along with fabulous Italian cuisine. St. Pauline and Blessed Teresa part of their 100- Tickets for the event are $35 each. St. Pio Novena & Festival of Calcutta. Food offerings city U.S./Canadi- Proceeds go toward scholarship funds September 14-23, Annuncia- include chicken barbecue, an tour. Returning for students studying the Italian lan- tion B.V.M. Church, 10th & porchetta, sausage and pep- is festival favorite guage and toward entertainment for the Dickinson Streets, Phila. Of- pers, hamburgers, hotdogs, Micheal Castal- 10th Annual Italian Festival of Glouces- fering mass each day, as well french-fries, meatball sand- do, who will ter County, to be held Sunday, Septem- as usual festival fare (mass wiches; Café Pio will feature be performing ber 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on the grounds of schedule on p. 3). homemade desserts, Italian selections from Vivace! dance troupe is a festival favorite in the RiverWinds Community Center in West water ice, children’s games, his newest cd, Delaware Vallery. (Photo: Carol Ann DeSimine) Deptford. St. Anthony’s Italian Festival In honor of the Festival’s tenth-year and fresh produce from local Bergamot. With entertainment from local fa- On Saturday, September 21, on celebration, all past recipients of the farmers. Beer, soda and wine food, vendors, artisans, and vorites, including Jerry Bla- Rowan Blvd., Glassboro will Gloucester County Italian-American of will also be available for sale. children’s activities, including vat and Charlie Gracie. Food hold its 2nd Annual St. Antho- the Year Award will be honored. They Italian music will be provided Dr. Neff’s Incredible Puppets, tickets will be available for ny’s Italian Festival, with en- are: by Frank Marone & the Ital- and LaFata (the Italian Fairy). purchase at the festival. The tertainment, food, homemade Angelo Romeo ians throughout the day. There traditional procession of saints wine contest, bocce. St Nicholas Italian Festival Joseph T. Cannavo will be bus trips to the Shrine will also occur throughout the On Sunday, October 6, is the Jim Auletto on Rt. 40, a 50/50 raffle, and festival. This family event St. Padre Pio Festival much anticipated Italian festi- NJ Assemblyman John Burzichelli religious articles for sale. will begin at noon and go on St. Padre Pio Parish in Vine- val at St. Nick’s Church on 9th James J. Daloisio, Esquire until 9 p.m. What better way land will hold its 11th An- Italian Heritage Festival of Street in Philadelphia. There Nicholas A. Mitcho Gloucester County to to spend your Sunday win- nual St. Padre Pio Festival will be vendors offering the Diane Robinson Macris ing and dining in the heart of on Sunday, September 22, on On Sunday, September 29, best foods of South Philly — South Philly at the Italian Fes- For more information, please call the grounds of Our Lady of 11 a.m.-5 p.m., RiverWinds pizza, pasta, Italian pastries tival! Carol Ann at 856-494-3281 or visit Pompeii Church, 4680 Dante Community Center in West and much more! Enjoy live Piacere! (Enjoy!) www.facebook.com/gcitalian. 10th Free Admission Annual Italian Heritage & free parking! • Delizioso! Italian Food • Kids’ Activities Festival • Italian Folk Dancing • Face Painting • Artisans & Crafters • Balloons • Exhibitors • All-Day Entertainment . . . and much more!

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The Coliseum and Forum continue to attract more and more visitors. Number of Forum, Coliseum visitors jumps Almost 13% rise reported in Ferragosto visits in ancient Rome Rome — Visits to the Coliseum and other top sites of ancient Rome rose by almost 13 percent last month during the national Ferragosto holiday, compared with the same time last year, according to statistics released Wednesday. Visits to the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill increased by 12.8 percent in the first week of Ferragosto, August 12 to August 18, compared with the same week in 2012, said the Superintendence of Archaeological Heritage. More than 131,000 tickets were sold at these sites last week, a gain of about 15,000 visitors. It wasn’t clear what made the difference: slightly more moderate temperatures this August compared with last; the lingering recession that has forced more Romans and Italians to spend holidays closer to home; or the mayor’s decision to close more of the area around the Coliseum to automobile traffic, creating a larger pedestrian space.

Porta Palazzo: the Mother of Turin Italian Markets Torino, Piemonte — Turin by Napoleon, when he disman- are the new immigrants from has many small neighborhood tled the old walls in 1800. The all over the world, filling the air markets, just like any other Ital- vast square was renamed Piazza with a babble of languages and ian town. But the mother of all della Repubblica after the fall the stands with an assortment of Turin markets is Porta Palazzo. of Fascism. goods not easily found in other It gets its name from the area in Today the market is com- cities. which it is situated, a few steps posed of almost 1000 mobile On Saturday mornings away from the Royal Palace. It stands selling food, household the Balon takes place: it is the claims to be the largest outdoor goods and clothing. Around market of recycled and used ar- market in Europe. 100,000 visitors come on Satur- ticles. Reminiscent of the great In reality, a market has been days alone. It has always been souks of the Middle East, Porta there since the middle ages. The a place for immigrants to find Palazzo is definitely worth a area has gone through many work, beginning in the 1960’s visit. It is open every morning, changes throughout history, not with many Italians migrating and all day on Saturday, closed the least of which was inflicted from southern Italy. Now there on Sunday. 12 | September 12, 2013 Italian-American Herald Vol. 1 No. 2 LEGALCORNER An Italian Outlook on Gay Marriage Law by Joseph Borgia, Esquire ly between all Union countries. The Court of Cassation gays and lesbians. Astonishingly, of the people polled, he recent Supreme Court rulings on the Defense of also ruled in March 2012 that same sex couples are en- only 42 percent believe that same sex couples should be TMarriage Act and California’s Proposition 8 have titled to and should enjoy the benefits given to traditional allowed to legally adopt children — Italy being only one propelled an already hot button issue even more into the married couples, thus allowing for non-Italian members of four countries polled that did not have a majority that lime light. The Court concluded that Congress does not of a same sex union to apply for residence in Italy. And agreed with adoption rights for gay couples. have the power to decide the definition of marriage; in- in the recent months Italy has put forth a number of bills But does the view of the Italian people match up stead, the individual states have the right to decide for that would allow for same sex marriages or civil unions with Italians in America? Perhaps not so surprisingly, themselves. Thus, Proposition 8 is legally binding since to be performed within Italy. it depends on the relative age of the Italian American. the people of California passed it through referendum. One cannot talk about Italian views without at least The Italian American Digital Project walked through But what does the average Italian American think about mentioning the Catholic Church’s position. For many Little Italy in New York after the Supreme Court rul- gay marriage? First, let’s take a look at Italy’s view of years, the Church has continuously put forth that mar- ings on DOMA and Prop 8 to get a feel for what Italian this sensitive issue. riage is between a man and a woman, as stated in the Americans believed. From the few people they asked, Italy is one of the few European nations that cur- Bible. Recently, newly elected Pope Francis stated that it seemed that the younger, more socially inclined and rently does not recognize either same sex marriages or he “is not to judge” gay people, and that they should be college educated believed that gay marriage should be civil unions. But, unlike its Easter European neighbors, treated just like everyone else. Media outlets used this to legalized, while the older, blue collar and traditionally Italy does not expressly forbid same sex marriage or signal that Catholicism was making a remarkable turn religious believed that marriage should be between a limit marriage to a union between a man and a woman. in policy, but the Church has always been accepting of man and a woman. Like every other ethnic group in this Multiple legislators have tried and failed to get same sex all people, no matter the person’s sexual orientation. great country of ours, there tends to be a split between marriages or civil unions recognized within Italy, dating Since being elected, Pope Francis has not commented on the older traditionalists and the younger progressives. as far back as the 1980s. However, the courts of Italy gay marriage, but while still an archbishop, he publicly Italians, both from the old country and the Ameri- have taken the social climate into account when making fought Argentina’s plan to allow gay marriage. can kind, have always been stereotyped by their passion rulings regarding same sex marriages. Being a member A poll conducted by Ipsos, a global marketing firm and their strong beliefs. As such, like any other morality of the European Union, Italy has had to deal with other based out of Paris, found that 48 percent of Italians polled argument, the best way to find what you believe is to sit Union countries such as The United Kingdom, France, believe that gay and lesbian couples should be able to le- down with a big meal (and maybe a little wine) and dis- Germany, Spain, Portugal and others that have recog- gally marry. Also, 31 percent believe that gay and lesbi- cuss with family and friends. Only through the free ex- nized either same sex marriages or civil unions. In a an couples should be able to enter into civil unions, giv- change of ideas can we make this country a better place landmark case decided in January 2011, the Italian Court ing them the same rights and privileges as a heterosexual not only for Italian Americans, but for everyone. of Cassation, the equivalent to our Supreme Court, stated married couple. The percentages skew depending on the Joseph Borgia is an Italian American lawyer currently that Italy could not deport a non-Italian citizen in a same age of the person asked: 76 percent of people under 35 looking for meaningful employment. He lives in South sex marriage by applying a European Union law that al- believe in gay marriage and/or civil unions, but only 70 Philadelphia with his wife, and enjoys eating, reading lows for citizens of members of the Union to move free- percent of people aged 50-64 believe in equal rights for and arguing.

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Available in 7 different exterior colors: a chance to showcase a different a bi-color look. Exterior paint estimated 31 mpg city and 40 Rosso, Nero Puro, Grigio, Argento, Rame, Bianco, Luce Blue (Sport Only) side of their personalities with colors for the 2013 Fiat 500 Cat- mpg highway. Like all FIAT the driver can also select “Sport” compared to the naturally aspi- the special-edition 500 Cattiva, tiva include Rosso (red), Rame products, engaging dynamics mode on the instrument panel for rated model. exuding a devilish designed-for- (copper), Nero Puro (straight are essential, and the 500 Cat- a more aggressive shift schedule Also upgraded in the power the-street look.” black), Argento (silver), Granito tiva includes a driver selectable and a throttle map that improves train is the track-proven C510 New Fiat 500 Cattiva pro- Lucente (granite crystal), Bian- “Sport” mode on the instrument engine responsiveness. five-speed manual transmis- vides the 500 Sport and 500 Tur- co (white), and Luce Blue (light panel to unleash a more aggres- For the driving enthusi- sion that includes an intermedi- bo models with a factory-tuned blue, 500 Sport only). sive throttle map. ast, the Fiat 500 Cattiva based ate shaft with equal-length half look inspired by the FIAT De- Inside, the Fiat 500 Cattiva Additionally, this naturally on the 500 Turbo includes the shafts to mitigate torque steer. sign concept that debuted at the features a Nero interior environ- aspirated 500 Cattiva offers an Multi-Air Turbo engine and Additionally, brake performance 2013 North American Interna- ment paired with Nero/Grigio optional six-speed automatic sport-tuned exhaust to deliver is improved with semi-metallic tional Auto Show. The limited- (black/gray) cloth sport seats transmission with driver-select- 34 percent more power (135 vs. brake linings at all four corners production Fiat 500 Cattiva adds with Argento accent stitching. able gear changes. With the six- 101 horsepower) and 53 percent more excitement and tuned style For a premium look and feel, speed automatic transmission, more torque (150 vs. 98 lb.-ft.) See FIAT 500, page 15

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Reminiscent of the original FIAT 500, from page 14 Cinquecento, the Fiat 500 and Fiat 500c and larger 11.1-inch ventilated front ro- (Cabrio) build on the vehicle’s global tors (up from 10.1-inch). popularity. Since its initial launch in The 2013 Fiat 500 Cattiva debuted 2007, more than 1,000,000 Fiat 500 ve- at Concorso Italiano on August 16 at La- hicles have been sold in more than 100 guna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, Cali- countries around the world. In addition fornia, and is scheduled to arrive at FIAT to success on the sales front, the Fiat 500 studios nationwide in the fourth quarter has earned more than 80 international of this year. Pricing for the Fiat 500 Cat- awards, including being named the 2008 tiva based on the 500 Sport model starts European Car of the Year, 2009 World at $18,350, plus $800 destination charge. Car Design of the Year and Best New Pricing for the more powerful Fiat 500 Engine of 2010 (Fiat MultiAir® Turbo). Turbo based model starts at $20,350, In the U.S., the 2012 Fiat 500 was named plus $800 destination charge. “Best Buy” in the subcompact category by Consumers Digest and was deemed About FIAT Brand a “Top Safety Pick” by the influential Insurance Institute for Highway Safety The FIAT brand stands for discovery (IIHS). This year, the 2013 Fiat 500 was through passionate self-expression. It en- named to the “10 Coolest New Cars Un- courages people to be in charge of their der $18,000” list by Kelley Blue Book’s lives, live confidently and celebrate the KBB.com. smallest of things with infectious excite- The FIAT brand portfolio in North ment. America continues to expand. In 2013, That philosophy is embodied by the the FIAT brand launched the high-perfor- North American introduction of the icon- mance Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio, the fully- ic Fiat 500 or Cinquecento — a small car electric Fiat 500e and the Fiat 500L, an that lives big. Italian at heart and rooted all-new five-passenger model that ex- in a rich heritage, the Fiat 500 is synony- pands FIAT’s brand style and efficiency mous with modern, simple design blend- into the growing B-segment. ing form, function and a pride of owner- ship that is genuine.

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