Italian Heritage Society of Indiana

06/16/2026

Grazie mille to our 2026 Holy Rosary Italian Street Festival Italian Heritage Society of Indiana booth volunteers: Joanna Milto-Bergin, Andrea Marchi, Christina and Jordan Morey, Mike Shanley, Sharon Smith and Francesco, Suzette and Lou Lou Vetrini! And, many thanks to Joe Giacoletti and Matt Iaria for setting up/breaking down our booth. We enjoyed great weather and met many new friends! We're happy to report that eight new members joined the Society during the event. It was a fantastic Festa! 🇮🇹🇺🇸💚🤍❤️

06/16/2026

Pull up a chair and join fellow readers for the next Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Book Club gathering on Wednesday, June 17.

We'll begin our two-part discussion of Century by Fred Mustard Stewart at Meridian Hills Country Club. Please read the first 280 pages (through the end of the chapter) before the meeting. The second half of the book will be discussed in July.

Lunch will be available for purchase. Whether you're a longtime member or joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you there!

06/11/2026

Enjoy The Extraordinary Italian Taste

06/10/2026

The future of our Italian-American community is bright. Congratulations to our 2026 Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Scholarship recipients!

Each year, IHSI awards scholarships to outstanding students of Italian heritage who are pursuing higher education. Through this program, we honor our mission to preserve and promote Italian culture while supporting the next generation of leaders, professionals, and community members. Each winner receives $1,000 - thanks to funds raised at the annual Pete Ferri & David Page Italian-American Golf Outing.

We are proud to invest in these talented students as they begin the next chapter of their educational journeys. Join us in congratulating this year's scholarship winners and wishing them success in college and beyond!

06/09/2026

NASA names Italian astronaut as part of the Artemis III  crew

Born in Paternò (although he considers Catania to be his hometown) Italy, on 27 September 1976 Luca Parmitano is married with two daughters. He enjoys weight training, swimming, swimming, biking and running. Other interests include snowboarding, scuba diving and reading as well as listening to and ...

06/08/2026

Join the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee, and the Carmel Library Foundation for an afternoon with acclaimed author Jon M. Sweeney as he explores the enduring influence of St. Francis of Assisi.

As communities prepare to commemorate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's death in 2026, this special presentation offers an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of one of Italy's most beloved saints. Learn more and register at ItalianHeritage.org/events.

05/27/2026

This fantastic annual Golf Outing, headed by Matt Iaria, supports the IHSI Scholarship Fund. This year the Society will award eight scholarships thanks to the funding generated by the outing. Join the fun! ⛳️🏌‍♂️🏌‍♀️ Register by June 20. 👇

05/27/2026

Come join us for a casual evening at Vino Villa to meet members, make connections, and learn what’s ahead for IHSI. This event is open to all – new, current, and former members - or those simply interested in learning more about IHSI. A pre-selected menu will be available for purchase, as well as beverages. We’d love to see you there!

05/25/2026

All gave some, but some gave all.

Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom. Below, please comment with a photo and/or the name(s) of those you know who gave all for our country.