Our Goal

​Through families and fellowship, the Italian Catholic Federation promotes and supports the Catholic faith and its values, encourages apostolic and charitable works, and celebrates our Italian American heritage and all the heritages of our communities.  

Our President
​Cindy L. Stefani

President Stefani's Message
Welcome to the Italian Catholic Federation Branch #51 website.  Our branch represents Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church located in Castroville, California in the heart of artichoke country.
 
"The Italian Catholic Federation is a family organization for practicing Catholics of all ages and cultures.  The mission of our organization is to encourage and promote faith renewal, be involved in apostolic and charitable works and preserve the Italian-American heritage in our communities".
 
On this website we invite you to learn more about us and the work we do in our parish and in our community.
 
Benvenuti!!!!  (Welcome)
 
​​"The Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need. He lets me rest in green Meadow. He leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His Name... surely His goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever"-Psalm 23