About Us

Local Lodge

The Sons and Daughters of Italy Vincent Lombardi Lodge #2270 was chartered in 1972 as a fraternal organization of Italian American men and women in Rochester New York. The lodge was formed as a local branch of the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (ODSIA) which is the oldest and largest fraternal organization of the Italian Americans in the North American continent.

The lodge was built on the original ODSIA principles of:

Liberty: We want freedom of assembly, of speech, of opportunity and above all, economic freedom. We want individual freedom of thought, of conscience and of religion. Liberty is the most essential and precious prerogative.
Equality: We believe that all people were created equal without distinction as to race, color, creed, caste or class.
Fraternity: We affectionately offer a hand to all and keep alive the traditions of our ancestors.

The mission of our lodge today is to seek to unite Italian Americans in preserving and disseminating the cultural history of Italy. We seek to promote and advance positive images of Italian Americans in our society through philanthropic, cultural, educational, social, civic and community activities.

Become a Member

Have you ever wanted to be part of a big Italian family? We would love for you to consider joining us and becoming one of our Lodge brothers and sisters. The “Sons of Italy” is a national organization of men and women who represent an estimated 17 million Americans of Italian heritage. We are dedicated to promoting Italian culture, traditions, language, and the legacy of our ancestors, as well as our contributions to the U.S. and the world.

Grand Lodge (State)

New York State Grand Lodge

Supreme Lodge (National)

Supreme Lodge

Our story is one of dedication, community, and cultural pride. Since its founding in 1905, the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® has grown from a small mutual aid society, to a nationwide organization committed to preserving Italian heritage, supporting education, and fostering unity among Italian Americans.