Have been working on a project involving a statue in a church in Teramo and its relationship to a statue in a church in Penns Grove, NJ.

The provincial capital, Teramo, is located about six miles from Valle San Giovanni. One of the churches there is the Chiesa di Maria Santissima dell'Annunziata more commonly referred to as Santuario Madonna delle Grazie (Mother of Grace Sanctuary). It dates back to the 12th century. On the main altar of the church is a 15th century life size, polychromatic...

We are having a reunion of all people and relatives from Valle San Giovanni currently living or visiting in the USA. Below is the announcement that I sent out to about 642 of my closest friends:

Announcement! The annual Valle San Giovanni luncheon will take place at noon on Sunday, 7 October 2007, at DiPaolo's Italian Ristorante in Penns Grove, NJ. All "Vallaroli" (people from La Valle, i.e. Valle San Giovanni), their guests, and friends of Vallaroli are welcome. If...