Welcome to the Order Sons of Italy Website!
The Order Sons
of Italy of Canada is an organization of
men and women devoted to a number of principals which are more
specifically set out in the Mission Statement found in this web site.
It was formed in New York City in 1905
by Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro and a small group of individuals devoted to caring
for the Italian immigrant in the early days of the twentieth century.
The first lodge in Canada was formed in
1915 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The Sons of Italy has grown in strength
and numbers since that time. It is currently a multi-faceted and dynamic
organization serving the needs of the community in general. Its endeavors
currently include public housing, retirement and nursing homes, charitable
fund raising and giving, and support of the arts and the promotion of
Italian culture.
With the launch of this web site we
move into the new millennium with the hope and goal that many young men and
women will join our ranks and learn with us that their experience in the
Sons of Italy will be extremely rewarding from a personal point of view.
In addition to prospective members we
welcome all to contact us if they are interested in learning more about
the Sons of Italy.
National President