Sons
of Italy Remembers Pope John Paul II
Press
Contact: Kylie Cafiero, (202) 547-2900 kcafiero@osia.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April
2, 2005
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ATTRIBUTE TO:
• Joseph
Sciame, National President, Order Sons of Italy in
America
The
Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is deeply saddened
by the death of Pope John Paul II. We join not only
Italy, but the world, in remembering a man so dedicated
to religion and the spread of peace.
I encourage all
members and lodges wishing to do so, to hold memorial
services or tributes to the Holy Father.
One year ago,
members of OSIA traveled to Italy. On Wednesday, April
28, 2004, OSIA was publicly acknowledged at a papal
audience in St. Peter's Square on the occasion of OSIA's
99th anniversary year. During the ceremony, I was
presented to the Holy Father for a blessing which
he extended in his words: "God bless you and all
members of the Sons of Italy in America."
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