Portuguese Holy Ghost Society of Stonington

Portuguese Holy Ghost Society of Stonington A community service organization EVERY YEAR, MEMBERS COMMEMORATE THE 16TH CENTURY FEEDING OF THE FAMINE STRICKEN PORTUGUESE PEOPLE BY QUEEN ISABELLA.

THE HOLY GHOST SOCIETY IS COMMON IN PORTUGUESE SETTLEMENTS THROUGH THE WORLD AND IN ADDITION TO FILLING A SOCIAL NEED, HAS RELIGIOUS SIGNIFICANCE. THE RELIGIOUS QUEEN PRAYED TO THE HOLY GHOST FOR RELIEF FROM THE FLOODS WHICH HAD INUNDATED THE LAND. THE RAINS STOPPED AND THE WATERS RECEDED, BUT THE LAND WAS BARREN. QUEEN ISABELLA THEN SOLD HER CROWN JEWELS TO BUY FOOD FOR HER PEOPLE. EACH YEAR THE

PEOPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST SOCIETY BEAR A SYMBOLIC CROWN TO ST. MARY'S CHURCH RECALLING THE GENEROUS ACT OF THE QUEEN AND OFFERING PRAYER TO THE HOLY GHOST. TODAY THE HOLY GHOST SOCIETY OF STONINGTON OWNS IT'S OWN CLUB BUILDING AT 26 MAIN ST IN STONINGTON BOROUGH AND CONTINUES TO SERVE THE DESCENDANTS OF THOSE WHO ORGANIZED IT OVER 97 YEARS AGO. FOR MORE INFO CALL 860-535-3855

These two flags framed were donated to the club. The lady that donated them knew they would have a good home at the PHGS...
06/20/2026

These two flags framed were donated to the club. The lady that donated them knew they would have a good home at the PHGS. Thank you Lorraine

06/13/2026
06/09/2026
It’s going to be a great time
06/07/2026

It’s going to be a great time

PHGS store announcement:Exciting News!!! In addition to the great line of clothing available only at the club, we are ...
06/04/2026

PHGS store announcement:
Exciting News!!! In addition to the great line of clothing available only at the club, we are excited to announce a new online store for the PHGS. Below you will find a link to the store. Merchandise can be purchased and shipped directly to your house. Check out some of the 100th Anniversary swag as well as some classic designs.

Official online merchandise of the Stonington Portuguese Holy Ghost Society

Anyone know any of these gentlemen. It’s at the PHGS. Date unknown
05/28/2026

Anyone know any of these gentlemen. It’s at the PHGS. Date unknown

05/26/2026

There will be no Steak Grinders today. Sorry for the inconvenience

Address

26 Main Street
Stonington, CT
06378

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

(860) 535-3855

Website

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