San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 20 August 202311:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Av, New Orleans, LA
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Our organization, officially known as Congregazione di San Bartolomeo Apostolo, was founded in New Orleans in 1879 by Italian immigrants from the Island of Ustica, so that "members shall find relief and assistance in case of need and wherein members shall exercise towards one another benevolence, charity and camaraderie". Through society activities and our portal to the world, www.ustica.org, we strive to fulfill the mission of our forefathers and foster the sense of community shared by all descendants of Ustica.
12-oct-2023 Zoom presentation
CSBA status review, upcoming events, Navigating Ustica.org to get to archived resource material.
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San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 20 August 202311:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Av, New Orleans, LA
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20-jun-2023 Zoom presentation - CSBA tomb list update
6-jun-2023 Zoom presentation - CSBA catch up
6-jun-2022 Zoom presentation - Favaloro Family Review
In keeping with our CSBA mission "to foster the sense of community shared by all descendants of Ustica"; let's get together for a casual meet and greet for members to enjoy some time together over a cup of coffee/tea. We'll provide an update on the Restoration of the CSBA tomb, our annual Feast Day Celebration, interest in a potential picnic, find out who is going or is planning a trip to Ustica and other Society topics that may be of interest to you.
Hope you can join us.
Tony Pittari, CSBA Board member
Progress review on updating the tomb roster page and discussion of the pitfalls in researching NO records from the late 1800s.
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Tomb restorattion update and new online vital statistics data for Ustica 1900-1943.
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San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 21 August 2022
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Av, New Orleans, LA
12:30 Lunch at Rizzuto's Ristorante, 6262 Fleur de Lis Dr, New Orleans, LA
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Coffee with Tony - 28 May 2022 at 10 AM
La Madeleine (in Lakeside Mall), 3300 Severn, Metairie, LA
To make a reservation, complete and submit the form HERE before August 16th.
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 22 August 2021
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Av, New Orleans, LA
12:30 Lunch at Rizzuto's Ristorante, 6262 Fleur de Lis Dr, New Orleans, LA
2-aug-2021 Zoom presentation - DNA and Genealogy
6-jul-2021 Zoom presentation - The Story of Us
12:30 Lunch at Ralph's on the Park
This is a great opportunity to get together and welcome new people into our community. Feel free to bring photo albums and family histories to share.
CSBA is organizing the food/drinks for the get together and will provide set ups, drinks and spaghetti/meatballs as well as some other Usticese favorites. This is a no cost event but please feel free to bring a dessert or side dish, or contribute to the donation jar. The Bocce Club has tables and chairs inside and, of course, you?re invited to play Bocce on the two courts adjoining the seating area.
Please join us in making this event a success. Hope to see many of you there! RSVPs appreciated.
12:30 Lunch at Ralph's on the Park
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Click HERE to see the video on YouTube
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 25 August 2019
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Click HERE for menu and sign up form!
3368 Esplanade Av, New Orleans, LA
900 City Park Av, New Orleans, LA 
CSBA Family Get-Together Saturday, June 15th, 2019
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Italian American Bocce Club, 2340 Severn Avenue, Metairie, La
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 19 August 2018
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Click HERE for menu and sign up form!
3368 Esplanade Av, New Orleans, LA
900 City Park Av, New Orleans, LA 
 | Genealogy Talk on Online Italian RecordsMonday, April 16th, 2018
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Come see the film "Ustica The Diamond Years" ! Ustica Gli Anni del Diamante
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 | Usticese Family PicnicSunday, April 22nd, 2018
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As of Thursday, August 11th, we are fully booked for lunch. Thanks!
This is a great opportunity to get together and welcome new people into our community.
CSBA is organizing the food / drinks for the picnic and were asking that everyone bring a favorite Creole / Cajun / Italian dish so that we can get a true taste of New Orleans. Any help is welcome and you don't have to feed everyone. Please note that no glass is allowed in the park and remember to bring a chair too. If our past picnics serves as an example, we should expect from 60 - 100 people! Please send an email to csba@ustica.org with your contribution if you want to pitch in.
Click HERE for details!
We've gotten notice from a few of our out-of-town members and friends that they will attend. Please spread the word. This is a great opportunity to welcome new people into our community.
CSBA is organizing the food / drinks for the picnic and were asking that everyone bring a favorite Creole / Cajun / Italian dish so that we can get a true taste of New Orleans. Any help is welcome and you don't have to feed everyone. Please note that no glass is allowed in the park and remember to bring a chair too. If our past picnics serves as an example, we should expect from 60 - 100 people! Please send an email to csba@ustica.org with your contribution if you want to pitch in.
The first activity of the CSBA for 2014 will be a party in honor of some guests from Ustica who will be in town for Mardi Gras. Pietro Bertucci, his wife, Bartola, and his sister Lydia will be staying with CSBA member, Maria Compagno (This is a different Pietro Bertucci than last year's, in case you hadn't figure that out-- and this Pietro also speaks English). The meet and greet will be a pot luck and will be held at the party room of the Fleur Du Lac Condominiums (home of members Chris and Liz Bertucci). An empty lot behind the building is available for parking (please park diagonally so everyone can fit). Parking is prohibited on the levee road. Please drop by and bring a favorite dish so we can give our guests a taste of New Orleans! All are welcome!
We've gotten notice from a few of our out-of-town members and friends that they will attend. And, Pietro and Pina Bertucci and Salvatore Compagno of Ustica will be in New Orleans to attend the picnic as well.
CSBA is organizing the food / drinks for the picnic and were asking that everyone bring a favorite Creole / Cajun / Italian dish so that we can get a true taste of New Orleans. Any help is welcome and you don't have to feed everyone. Please note that no glass is allowed in the park and remember to bring a chair too. If our 2010 picnic serves as an example, we should expect from 60 - 100 people! Please send an email to csba@ustica.org with your contribution if you want to pitch in.
CSBA Members Only!
Our special guest, Pietro Bertucci of Ustica, demo'd his blog, UsticaSAPE.it. Pietro has become the de-facto ambassador to Ustica, not only for creating his outstanding internet social website but also for adopting visitors to Ustica and helping them find that special experience that draws us all to the island.
CSBA Genealogy Seminar
Click HERE for the latest Ustica Connection newsletter - The Society Tomb
The Congregazione di San Bartolomeo Apostolo came back into existence on September 22, 2009, and we were officially re-incoporated in the State of Louisiana on October 8, 2009.
The elected Board of Directors are:
The membership page is up and running, so please refer to it for information on joining the society. Stay tuned! We have a lot of exciting things to look forward to.
Sincerely,
A few photos from the charter meeting on September 22, 2009 ...
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 27 August 2017
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Av, New Orleans, LA
12:30 Lunch at Ralph's on the Park, 900 City Park Av, New Orleans, LA
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 21 August 2016
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Av, New Orleans, LA
12:30 Lunch at Ralph's on the Park, 900 City Park Av, New Orleans, LA
Usticese Family Picnic Saturday, April 16th, 2016
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lafreniere Park, Metairie, La
Pavillion #5
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 23 August 2015
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
12:30 Lunch at Andrea's Restaurant
Usticese Family Picnic Saturday, April 11th, 2015
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lafreniere Park, Metairie, La
Pavillion #5
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 24 August 2014
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
12:30 Lunch at Andrea's Restaurant
CSBA Meet & Greet Saturday, February 15th, 2014
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fleur Du Lac Condominiums, 400 Metairie-Hammond Hwy, Metairie, LA
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 25 August 2013
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
12:30 Lunch at Redemption
Usticese Family Picnic Saturday, April 6th, 2013
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lafreniere Park, Metairie, La
Pavillion #5
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration - 21 August 2011
11:00 Catholic Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
12:30 Lunch at Vincent's Italian Cuisine
' General Membership Meeting and Social Friday, January 28, 2011
The Bocce Club
2340 Severn Av, Metairie, La
16 October 2010
San Bartolomeo Feast Day Celebration
22 August 2010
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Bertucci Night - General Membership Meeting
04 August 2010
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Western Usticesi Visit
Cemetery Tour / Picnic / Giardina Party
April 9-11, 2010
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Palmisano Night - General Membership Meeting - 29 March 2010
CSBA on Facebook - 31 January 2010Click HERE for access!
Biscotti Workshop - 05 December 2009Click HERE for photos!
Giorno dei Morti event - 01 November 2009 Click HERE for photos!
President Chris Caravella
Vice President Christopher Skinner
Secretary Ken Boe
Treasurer Judy Fallo Myer
Membership Chair Larie Tedesco
Events Chair Chris Bertucci
Outreach Chair Loe Barilleau
Media Chair Kim Broussard
Member-at-Large JoEva Picone Flettrich
Chris Caravella
President, Congregazione di San Bartolomeo Apostolo
Cake made by member Lisa Lala
Lisa Lala and her aunt, Jeannie Buckel
Charley Corona, George Caravella, Pat Fournier
Larie Tedesco, Judy Myer 
Pam and Chris Caravella
Ken and Judy Boe
Christopher Skinner, Chris Bertucci
