Italian Catholic Federation

Branch 281
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
124 Columbus Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305

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About ICF

church Benvenuti! Welcome! The Italian Catholic Federation is a family oriented, non-profit fraternal organization dedicated to promoting activities that build family spirit and bring men and women of all ages together. By joining the ICF, members share their culture, heritage and religious beliefs. Together we accomplish more than one can alone. "The ICF Working for the Lord."

Enjoy the fellowship of other Catholics and their families. By praying and playing together, we enrich ourselves, strengthen our family and spiritual lives, and share our blessings with one another. We are proud of our assistance to parish, pastor and local community. The ICF is an example of the laity's participation in the apostolic mission of the Catholic Church.

Our Heritage Program informs and enlightens each new generation about the many contributions Italian Catholic men and women have made to our society.

The ICF offers prayers and monetary donations for the continuation of vocations and contributes to the education of young men training for the priesthood. meal We award scholarships to Catholic elementary and high school students and grants to assist the developmentally disabled. Our Mario Cugia Scholarship promotes Italian studies. We are a major supporter of the Cooley's Anemia research and treatment program at Oakland Children's Hospital, and we sponsor an Organ Donor Awareness program.

The Pope John XXIII Award is presented annually to an outstanding layperson that best exemplifies the humanitarian qualities of this exemplary pope. The Mother Teresa Award recognizes and honors a priest, nun, deacon or brother for exemplary humanitarian work. We also honor a "Family of the Year" and, bestow the "President's Award" for exceptional community service in the spirit of the ICF.

If you are interested in joining this organization, contact Allen Watts 588-2201, Andy Chiesi, 834-8950 or Leonard Zazoski 872-8725.

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