La Nostra Voce
The Legend of the Priest Stranglers
Strozzapreti, which literally translates to priest strangler, is a pasta that reflected the anticlericalism in Romagna and Tuscany during the 1800s.
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‘LA PROMESSA:’ THE PROMISE
Italian Americans are seeking dual citizenship in record numbers, as they look to reconnect with their family roots in Italy.
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A Race Against Time
Connecting Fourth and Fifth Generation Italian Americans to Their Heritage
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The Miracles of St. Agatha, the Patron Saint of Sicily
The story goes that Agatha was martyred for choosing God over an influential Roman leader.
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Ruminations on the Epiphany and Its Impact on Our Spiritual Journey
The Feast of the Epiphany has arrived, as "Little Christmas" comes to a close.
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A Christmas Made of Moving Pictures
ISDA member Vincenzina Grasso, a survivor of WWII in Italy, found hope and healing in connecting U.S. troops to their families during the Vietnam War.
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The Story of La Befana
On the eve of the Epiphany, children all over Italy can expect a special visitor.
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When Everything Was Scarce
With today’s economic predictions looming, I recall the state of perennial turmoil during WWII, when food, fuel and even water were extremely scarce.
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