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In 1899 a small group from
Caposele, Italy introduced to the United States, in the City of Newark,
the Feast devoted to St. Gerard Maiella. Because of their initiative
and zeal the Feast has drawn many devotees to our Church which has been
declared the National Shrine of St. Gerard. We must also recognize those
countless numbers of known, living and deceased, who have fostered and
developed the affection for 100 years. God alone knows the good they
have accomplished.
Only those who have participated in a Feast of
St. Gerard celebrated at our National Shrine can really appreciate the
unique character of this truly remarkable devotion. People from near
and far, old and young, those in sickness or in health, make any
sacrifice, overcome any obstacle to be present on October 16th to
demonstrate their faith, confidence and love for this miraculous Patron of
ours. One gets the impression that St. Gerard sets the tone of his
Feast each year by gently inspiring his followers to honor him each in his
or her own way.
Our St. Gerard Feast has made the news! Please click
here for NJ.com October 21, 2010 article
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St.
Gerard is adorned with donations |
The
crowd lines up to pay tribute to
the Saint |
Lou
of Amicis' Restaurant
Madison NJ 973-360-9100 |
Tony
(center) and his father have been parti-
cipating at the Feast of St. Gerard since
1958 |
Sonia
& Lea at the Musica Italiana Stand |
Nicole
& Kristin at the Zeppole Stand |
Anna
& John at "The World's Largest" Music
Stand |
The
crowd enjoys the many foods available |
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