Welcome to The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) website.

The website will give you an overview of our organization’s mission. As the largest Italian American Organization with over 27,000 members, we offer a gateway to connect with our Italian culture and heritage. As you navigate through the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and the National websites, you will discover the many benefits of membership. With eight lodges in Rhode Island as well as lodges across the USA, Canada and Italy, members become part of a famiglia unique to OSDIA.

For me, personally, the greatest member benefit has been all the incredible people I have met and have the privilege to call friends. We come together regularly for various social events to raise money for charities and scholarship programs, in addition to honoring our Italian heritage.

Each lodge has unique events which include award presentations, dinner dances, card leagues, bocce leagues, golf tournaments, attendance at polo matches and conventions. An array of individuals who are connected through our heritage, comes together to support the OSDIA mission and ultimately forge friendships for a lifetime.

As is our custom, we welcome all to be part of this tremendous famiglia and enjoy all that OSDIA has to offer.

Ernest C Ricci Jr., State President
Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, OSDIA