1430 Chicago Heights

The Order Sons of Italy in America is founded on the principle of liberty, equality and fraternity. The purposes of the order are to: Enroll in its membership persons of Italian birth, descent or affiliations regardless of religious faith or political affiliation who believe in the fundamental concept that society is based upon principles of law and order, and who adhere to the form of government founded uon the belief in God and based upon the Constitution of the United States of America. To promote civic education among its members. To uphold the concept of Americanism. To encourage dissemination of Italian culture in the United States. To keep alive the spiritual attachments to the traditions of the land of our ancestors. To promote the moral, intellectual and material well being of our membership. To defend and uphold the prestige of the people of Italian birth, descent or affiliation in America. See continuation