UNICO Scranton

Ladies Auxiliary of UNICO Scranton met this evening at Arcaro and Genell’s and brought many beautiful items to support Saint Joseph's Center Baby and Children’s Pantry.

Happy Feast Day of Saint Anthony of Padua! Buona Festa di Sant’Antonio di Padova!

Sant’Antonio is popularly known as the patron saint for the recovery of lost items. Sant’Antonio was a Franciscan friar born in Lisbon, Portugal, who spent most of his adult life in Italy. When he was in Morocco spreading the Gospel, he became ill and was sent back to Portugal. However, his ship was blown off course, and arrived in Sicily instead! From there he traveled up to Tuscany to recover. He stayed in Italy until his death at the age of 35 on June 13, 1231. In his 35 years, St. Anthony was a master of scripture, a remarkable orator, and a miracle worker. This is why every year on June 13th Italians and Italian Americans celebrate the Festa di Sant’Antonio (Feast Day of Saint Anthony). He is celebrated as the patron saint of Padova (Veneto) and his relics located in the Basilica attract hundreds of visitors every year, especially around his feast day. Every year in Padova Sant’Antonio is celebrated with a procession in traditional costumes, a torchlight procession on the river Bacchiglione and fireworks.

Be sure to wish “Buon Onomastico” (Happy Name Day) to all the people in your life with the names: Anthony, Antonio, Antonia, Antonietta, Antoinette, Antonella, and Antonello!

The Scranton Chapter conducted its annual Past Presidents, Scholarships and Installation Dinner June 9 at Manor on Main in Dickson City. The event celebrated outstanding young people who received the Brian Piccolo Gold and Platinum Scholarships, and presentation of the PNP Al Dante Memorial Distinguished Service Award to Lisa and Dave Bieri. Mike Linko, outgoing Chapter President, was honored for his two terms of service, Dino Darbenzio was installed as new Chapter President, and new members were inducted.

The Scranton Chapter hosted its semi-annual bingo at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center on June 6 to honor the veterans’ service to our country and the sacrifices they made, and to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. In addition to the games and prizes, the guests enjoyed cake, refreshments and patriotic music played by Frank Gervasi. Chapter volunteers were, from left: Ann Genett, Bill Genello, Karen Clifford, Clarence Lamanna, Diana Giovaninni, Charlie Spano, Minnie Lewis, Chapter President Mike Linko, Nancy Genello, Jack Trapani, Sandy Lamanna, Carl McGuire, Frank Gervasi.

🇺🇸 🏃🏻‍♂️♥️Join us for The 14th Annual Cpt. James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 10AM in Downtown Scranton during La Festa Italiana.

💙 Preregister or donate: runsignup.com/Minicozzi

Proceeds benefit the the Boys & Girls Clubs of NEPA, for their children’s annual Christmas party, and college scholarships at West Scranton High School.

"Keep The Faith!"🇺🇸

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