The Grand Lodge of New Jersey of the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is a fraternal organization that derives its origin and its existence from the Supreme Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy in America. The Grand Lodge was chartered on January 16, 1911, under the authority of the Supreme Lodge, and in conformity with its constitution and its By-Laws. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey exercises jurisdiction over all lodges and members of the Order within the confines of the State of New Jersey.

The Sons of Italy in America is the oldest, largest, and most demographically diverse organization of Americas of Italian descent. It was established in Little Italy in New York, by Doctor Vincenzo Sellaro, MD, and five other fellow immigrants from Italy who came to the United States during the great Italian Migration of the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries.

Dr. Sellaro first conceived of uniting Italians into one large fraternal organization around 1904, with the purpose of organizing Italian immigrants as one to promote social, charitable, civic, and educational and patriotic endeavors. On June 22, 1905, his dream came to fruition when “L’Ordine Figli D’Italia was created and incorporated as the Supreme Lodge of the Sons of Italy.

During it’s history, the Sons of Italy has been involved in promoting immigration legislation; assisting in the assimilation process; supporting cooperation, trade and diplomatic relations between the United States and Italy’ initiating social and fraternal events; encouraging educational achievements through scholarships; serving local communities through a variety of cultural events and fundraising for local charities; and providing low-cost group financial investments and insurance programs for the benefit of its membership nationwide. The Sons of Italy works to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Americans of Italian descent. Currently, the Order represents 23 million men and women of Italian descent.



The Grand Lodge of New Jersey takes great pride in all its accomplishments, fulfilling Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro’s ideas in its promotion of social, charitable, civic, educational, and patriotic endeavors.