ABOUT US

Built upon the concepts of “Liberta, Equalita, e Fraternita,” (Liberty, Equality and Fraternity). The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy works to preserve and promote Italian values and heritage. More specifically, the Trieste Lodge in Hamilton, Ontario works within the community by donating financial resources to various charities, providing affordable housing through our Housing Corporation and operates a retirement residence under the Charitable Corporation. 

MISSION STATEMENT

As a fraternal organization representing Canadians of Italian heritage, we work together to achieve the following purposes: 

MEET OUR TEAM!

Click below to view our 2018 - 2019 executive team.

AFFILIATIONS 

AKA "THE TRIFECTA"

The Order operates under three organizations: the Trieste Lodge, Housing Corporation, and Charitable Corporation (Villa Italia). Click below to learn more about our affiliations.

OUR HISTORY

In 1935 the Trieste Lodge of Hamilton suffered a tragedy when its first venerable and one of the founders of the lodge, Rosario Ingrassia, died unexpectedly of a heart attack. According to the obituaries published to commemorate his death he had been one of the moving forces behind the creation of the Trieste Lodge...