Below are the photos for September 7, 2025's San Prospero Feast Day. We were blessed (pardon the pun) to have Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian Catholic teenager, canonized by Pope Leo XIV, at St. Peter's Square, earlier in the day. Saint Carlo Acutis was an Italian Catholic teenager known for his devotion to the Eucharist and his use of digital media to promote devotion to the Eucharist. To learn more, go to LINK.
In the meantime, enjoy these photos and hope to see you next year! (Credit: The first three photos were taken inside of St. Rocco's and the remainder at the Hall. Thanks to Linda Gianvito Santosuosso.)
Vito Gerard born c. 1868, ancestor of many Faetani and Cellese who came to the Cleveland area, when it was still known as the brick land. He built three churches, including St. Rocco on Fulton Road, which still stands today. His house, which he also built, is just down the street. He and his wife had at least five children who filled the house. Pictured on the right is Vito's direct descendant, Linda Gianvito Santosuosso.
