EVENTS OF INTEREST TO THE ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
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In addition to events sponsored by our own organization, we endeavor to provide information on other events that are of interest to the Italian American community.  If you are sponsoring or are aware of any events of interest, and would like to be added to the list below, kindly email [email protected]
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Seton Hall Italian Studies Events


​IAHCHC member  Professor William Connell will be the presenter for this event.

Please join us for a special exhibit on the canonization of Elizabeth Ann Seton and Seton Hall’s trip to Livorno, following in her footsteps. Afterwards, Professor Connell will show rare and special editions of the Little Flowers of St. Francis, the famous 14th-century book that recounts Francis’s miracles.

This event will continue to the Chancellor’s Suite for the 6 p.m. lecture of Prof. Christopher Bellitto, “Why Francis of Assisi Still Matters”, to be followed by a reception.

Please email Barbara Ritchie at [email protected] to RSVP for this event.


​​Why Francis of Assisi Still Matters

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Location: Bishop Dougherty University Center, Chancellor’s Suite

Christopher Bellitto, Ph.D, of Kean University will present lecture on St. Francis.
The Italian government restored October 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, as an annual national holiday starting 2026 on the 800th anniversary of his death.

Why does Francis of Assisi still matter?
Francis of Assisi is still teaching us about virtue and integrity, the common good and our shared environment, self-awareness and personal growth.
Join us as we explore the lessons and legacies of this poor, wandering medieval preacher for the 21st century.

For more information, contact Barbara Ritchie at (973) 275-2967 or [email protected].
BOOK CLUB
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​Our next book club meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26 in Bethany Hall, Room 201 at 5:00 pm.

The selection is House by The Medlar-Tree: Verga, Giovanni, Howells, William Dean, Craig, Mary A.: 9781981114542: Amazon.com: Books

If you are interested in attending, please let me know! 
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Barbara Ritchie, Alberto Italian Studies Institute
973-275-2967    [email protected]
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Seton Hall University - Charles Alberto Italian Studies Institute

​Italian American Organizations
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We provide these links as a service in order to build our Italian-American Community,  share information, and support our various Italian American endeavors:

Calandra Italian American Institute  -  The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute 
Italian American One Voice Coalition - defending the Italian American Culture
My Italian Family - Research your Family Roots in Italy
NIAF - National Italian American Foundation
NJIAC - NJ Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission
Tempo Italiano - iHeart Radio, 1470 AM
The Coccia Institute - At Montclair University
The Italian Tribune - The Premier Italian American Weekly Newspaper
The Italian American Podcast 
Growing Up Italian Podcast
Italian American Baseball Foundation  
Italian Enclaves Historical Society 
Seton Hall - Alberto Italian Studies Institute

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF AN ITALIAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATION AND ARE HOSTING AN EVENT (IN-PERON OR VIRTUAL) AND WOULD LIKE TO PUBLISH IT TO OUR MEMBERS PLEASE SEND THE INFORMATION TO:
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