06/08/2026
The bracket is officially set! 🇮🇹🔵⚪
Join us Saturday, June 13th (Feast of Saint Anthony) for the Officer Anthony DiPonzio Bocce Tournament at 150 Frank DiMino Way (IACC) as teams from across our community battle it out for bocce bragging rights in support of a great cause.
🏆 Check-In: 8:00 AM
🏐 Tournament Start: 9:00 AM
Featuring teams from:
• ARPALER
• Federation of Italian American Societies of Western New York
• Sicilian Sports Club
• IACC
• RPD Blue Thunder
…and more!
This event is the kick off for the Holy Cannoli Festa that will be held on Saturday, September 24 in conjunction with the Feast of San Padre Pio. Both events support Sons of Padre Pio’s mission of assisting survivors of domestic violence through self-defense scholarship opportunities at Changing Winds Martial Arts Academy.
Special thanks to our incredible sponsors and supporters including Galbani, Wegmans, Coca-Cola, A.P. Enterprises and all of the organizations helping make this day possible.
Bring your family, your friends, and your competitive spirit. Let’s pack the courts, celebrate community, and honor Officer Anthony DiPonzio in a big way.
📍 150 Frank DiMino Way (IACC) – Rochester, NY
📲 Donate or learn more: sonsofpadrepio.org
We look forward to celebrating with all of you on both special occasions and thank you for your continued support of Sons of Padre Pio and our mission to uplift the community.
🇮🇹 Saturday, June 13
Anthony DiPonzio Bocce Tournament
(Feast Day of St. Anthony)
🇮🇹 Wednesday, September 23
Mass in honor and celebration of the Feast of San Padre Pio
🇮🇹 Saturday, September 26
Holy Cannoli Festa
Celebrating the Feast of Padre Pio
