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Est. 1925 501(c)(3) nonprofit Entirely volunteer-run 467 Hanover Street, North End

North End, Boston · Founded 1915

A century of faith, family, and the Feast.

The Saint Joseph Society of Boston has carried the traditions of Riesi, Sicily to the North End for over a hundred years — a volunteer-run Catholic society, and the home of the Annual Feast of Saint Joseph.

Saint Joseph Society of Boston emblem — Saint Joseph and the Christ child, North End Boston

Born in Riesi, rooted in the North End

Founded in 1915 and incorporated in March 1925 by immigrants from Riesi, Sicily, the Saint Joseph Society of Boston is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in faith, tradition, and service. For more than a century it has preserved Sicilian Catholic heritage while meeting the evolving needs of the community it calls home.

The Society is entirely volunteer-run — every director, officer, and member serves without compensation — and makes its function hall at 467 Hanover Street a home for the whole neighborhood.

  • Sicilian Catholic heritage since 1915
  • A registered 501(c)(3), entirely volunteer-run
  • Rooted at 467 Hanover Street in Boston's North End

The traditions we keep

Religious in origin, open to all — gatherings that welcome families, friends, and neighbors of every background.

St. Joseph's Table

Each March, the Society lays the traditional St. Joseph's Table — an altar of bread, food, and prayer in the Sicilian custom, shared with all who come.

The Feast & Procession

Every July, three days of religious procession, live entertainment, and food fill the streets of the North End for the Annual Feast of Saint Joseph.

Thanksgiving for elders & veterans

Society volunteers prepare and deliver hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to elderly residents and veterans across Greater Boston.

A hall for the community

The Society's function hall on Hanover Street hosts neighborhood gatherings, nonprofit meetings, and a weekly Alcoholics Anonymous group.

The 101st Annual Feast of Saint Joseph

July 24–26 · Hanover Street, Boston's North End

1

The Procession

The statue of Saint Joseph is carried through the streets of the North End in a procession of faith that has marked the neighborhood for generations.

2

Live Entertainment

Three days and nights of music and performance fill Hanover Street, drawing families and visitors from across the city.

3

Food & Family

Sicilian food, sweets, and the company of neighbors — the Feast has always kept its focus on family.

A record the neighborhood knows

1915

Founded by immigrants from Riesi, Sicily

$1M

Given in 2018 to restore St. Leonard's Church

100%

Volunteer-run — every officer and member

In our own words

"Though religious in origin, our traditions are open to all — inclusive gatherings that welcome families, friends, and neighbors of every background."
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Saint Joseph Society of Boston

North End · Since 1925

Questions, answered

When and where is the Feast?
The 101st Annual Feast of Saint Joseph runs July 24–26 in Boston's North End, centered on Hanover Street. The three days include the religious procession, live entertainment, and food.
Is the Feast open to everyone?
Yes. Though religious in origin, the Feast and the Society's other traditions are inclusive gatherings that welcome families, friends, and neighbors of every background.
Are donations tax-deductible?
The Saint Joseph Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How can I support the Society?
You can give at the Feast or send a check payable to “Saint Joseph Society” to 467 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113. Every dollar is stewarded by volunteers.