The Historic BK House & Gardens will again honor the Patron Saint of Sicily with its annual St. Joseph’s altar March 18-20.  Once home to the Corrado Giacona Family from the 1890s to 1925, BK House embraces this sacred Sicilian tradition which has been celebrated in the French Quarter since Sicilian immigrants began arriving in the city in the late 19th century.  
 
There will be a private blessing of the altar by Father Damien Zablocki on the 18th, after which the public will be invited to visit and learn more about this important ritual. The altar will officially open at 11 am remain available for viewing after 11 am and on the 19th and 20th from 10 AM – 3 PM.  Each visitor will be given the traditional prayer card, an Italian cookie, blessed bread, and lucky bean.  

In preparation for the altar, advance culinary and financial contributions are welcome.  Anyone who would like to donate to the altar may contact Joseph at joseph@bkhouse.org.