Organizations
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I. C. F. - Italian Catholic Federation
Many people ask if they must be of Italian lineage to participate in I.C.F. There is no requirement to
be of Italian heritage – but you must be interested in embracing the Italian culture. For those who are
Italian, I.C.F is a way to explore and connect their heritage with family and friends and recreate
aspects of this unique culture – such as the passion for sharing food and enjoying warm
conversations.
I.C.F supports a variety of programs both inside and beyond the St. Theresa Parish. Within our
Branch #223, we give time and money to the church and school as well as conduct outreach to the
broader community through scholarship contributions, “Gifts of Love” and apostolate charity.
“Gifts of Love” is a program that provides grants for the physically, mentally and/or developmentally
disabled. These grants provide training, therapy and special equipment to assist in day to day life.
The apostolate charity is supporting Oakland Children’s Hospital in their research in fighting
Thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia) -- a genetic disease that destroys the body’s ability to create enough
red blood cells.
Interested? Please contact us at the information below – and be sure to check our event calendar for I.
C.F events – such as our annual pasta dinner.
Current President : Nello Rossi
1st Vice president : Nancy Carriere
- The Italian Catholic Federation (I.C.F.) began in 1924 with 300 members in a
San Francisco church in the Mission district.
- Today, the I.C.F. spans five states, but its mission remains the same:
- To encourage and promote faith renewal, apostolic and charitable works, and
the preservation of the Italian-American heritage in our communities.
Many people ask if they must be of Italian lineage to participate in I.C.F. There is no requirement to
be of Italian heritage – but you must be interested in embracing the Italian culture. For those who are
Italian, I.C.F is a way to explore and connect their heritage with family and friends and recreate
aspects of this unique culture – such as the passion for sharing food and enjoying warm
conversations.
I.C.F supports a variety of programs both inside and beyond the St. Theresa Parish. Within our
Branch #223, we give time and money to the church and school as well as conduct outreach to the
broader community through scholarship contributions, “Gifts of Love” and apostolate charity.
“Gifts of Love” is a program that provides grants for the physically, mentally and/or developmentally
disabled. These grants provide training, therapy and special equipment to assist in day to day life.
The apostolate charity is supporting Oakland Children’s Hospital in their research in fighting
Thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia) -- a genetic disease that destroys the body’s ability to create enough
red blood cells.
Interested? Please contact us at the information below – and be sure to check our event calendar for I.
C.F events – such as our annual pasta dinner.
Current President : Nello Rossi
1st Vice president : Nancy Carriere
Contact: Nancy Carriere for more information
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