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Ravioli & Spaghetti Dinners
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HISTORY OF THE RAVIOLI DINNERSt. Leo's Ravioli & Spaghetti Dinners originated at St. Leo’s Orphanage Asylum (1913–1957) when "Spaghetti Suppers" were planned by the nuns who needed to fundraise to help feed and care for the orphans. (Spaghetti was an inexpensive staple.) Located at 112 North Front Street, next to St. Vincent’s Church, the orphanage was established by Fr. Joseph Reidl, the pastor of St. Leo’s.Through the decades, the dinners have been hosted in St. Leo's School Hall as sit-down meals, along with game wheels, a few vendors, a wine bar, etc. However, since the pandemic - and for the necessity of an easier-to-plan event, the dinners have since transformed to carryout, enabling the coordinators to host 3-4 dinners annually vs. the previous two.
Photo credit - Thomas C. Scilipoti
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Nothing brings people together
like a good plate of pasta. -
Cene a base di
ravioli e spaghetti