Tag: Lydio Tomasi
Archbishop Silvano Maria Tomasi Named Cardinal
Congratulations to Vatican diplomat and former Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Silvano Maria Tomasi on being named Cardinal on October 25, 2020. Congratulations also to our Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory. They are among thirteen clerics named as Cardinals by Pope Francis; they will be installed in a ceremony at the Vatican on November 28. Cardinal Tomasi […]
Fr. Ezio Marchetto Appointed New Pastor of Holy Rosary Church
Cardinal Donald Wuerl recently announced the appointment of Father Ezio Marchetto, C.S., as the Pastor of the Holy Rosary Church, the Italian parish in our Nation’s Capitol. Father Lydio Tomasi, who had been the pastor since January 2006, has become “Pastor Emeritus.” Fr. Ezio Marchetto was born in Arzignano, Vicenza, on September 27, 1955. He […]
Fr. Lydio Tomasi, Pastor of Holy Rosary Church, Celebrates 50th Anniversary of His Priesthood
Six years ago, Fr. Lydio Tomasi took over as Pastor of Holy Rosary Church, the National Italian American Church, and during those years he has made a significant imprint not only on the premises but more importantly on the parish. He has upgraded and revitalized the Casa Italiana Language School. He has led the transformation […]
Messaggio di saluto del Presidente Giorgio Napolitano per il Centenario della Chiesa del Santo Rosario a Washington DC
Si e’ insediato oggi il comitato ad hoc, presieduto dal Giudice della Corte Suprema Samuel Alito, che seguira’ le celebrazioni del Centenario della Chiesa del Santo Rosario nella Capitale americana, un’istituzione che per cent’anni ha contribuito ad alimentare la lingua e la cultura italiane per tutta la comunita’. “La chiesa e’ sempre stata punto di […]
Italian American Open Sponsored by the Lido Civic Club Huge Success
More than 120 golfers listened attentively to the invocation given by Fr. Lydio Tomasi before the start of the recent 39th annual Italian American Open at the Norbeck Country Club. “Grant the golfers the serenity to accept the shots they miss and the courage to try, try again,” he prayed. Whether or not the prayer […]
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