WELCOME TO THE
PORTUGUESE HOLY GHOST SOCIETY
OF STONINGTON

The Holy Ghost Society is common in Portuguese settlements throughout the world. In addition to filling a social need, it also has religious significance. Every year members commemorate the 16th century feeding of the famine stricken Portuguese people by Queen Isabella. The religious Queen prayed to the Holy Ghost for relief from the floods which had inundated the land. The rains stopped and the waters receded, but the land was barren. Queen Isabella then sold her crown jewels to buy food and feed her people. Each year the people of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society bear a symbolic crown to St. Mary Church recalling the generous act of the Queen and offering prayer to the Holy Ghost, followed by the Feeding of The Masses at the Holy Ghost Society.
 
The Portuguese Holy Ghost Society of Stonington is located at 26 Main St. in the Borough of Stonington, CT and continues to serve the descendants of those who organized it over 100 years ago.

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THE ABOVE PAINTING OF PHGS BUILDING DONE BY SUSAN NOYES.

PAINTING IS ON DISPLAY AT PHGS.

PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
IF INTERESTED, USE "CONTACT US" TAB AT UPPER LEFT

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF PHGS, STOP IN AT THE CLUB OR CALL 860-535-3855

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PORTUGUESE HOLY GHOST SOCIETY
26 MAIN ST
STONINGTON, CT 06378
860-535-3855

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