St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church — Attraction in Lodi

Italian festivals are a great way to enjoy real Italian culture. They usually honor the history, culture, or the patron saint. Basically, these celebrations can last from one day to several days and involve a great deal of related events, usually including religious processions, music, fireworks, artisan markets, and lots of local food.

Located on Spring Street in Lodi, my partner and I came on the last day after several years absent to the annual festival held during Labor Day Weekend celebrating St. Joseph as a model of labor.

Food is at the heart of any Italian feast, with vendors serving a mix of traditional Italian-American fare and regional specialties. A classic menu would be sausage and pepper sandwiches, zeppoles (fried dough), arancini (fried rice balls), pizza, pasta dishes, and cannolis. The air is often filled with music from Italian-American performers, folk groups, and tribute bands. There were carnival rides and games for family entertainment.

All the boxes were checked, and we had...

I was amazed by how beautiful the interior of this Church is. We were fortunate to be able to attend their Filipino or Tagalog Mass yesterday 07/20/25. Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 0100 p.m. a Filipino Mass is celebrated here. So for those who like me miss attending or hearing a mass in Tagalog you should definitely check this place out. The presiding Priest and the Parishioners were all very welcoming and accommodating to visitors or...

This church is a gem of a community. The people are warm, humble, and genuinely caring, always ready to lend a helping hand. The priest is an inspiring leader, blending wisdom, love, and kindness in every sermon. Attending services here feels like a spiritual recharge, and the sense of belonging is unmatched. It’s a place where love and humility...