San Pablo Holy Ghost Association
Serving Our Community
Since 1881
A Portuguese-American fraternal and charitable organization dedicated to faith, culture, and community in San Pablo, California.
San Pablo Holy Ghost Association
A Portuguese-American fraternal and charitable organization dedicated to faith, culture, and community in San Pablo, California.
Our Story
The San Pablo Holy Ghost Association (SPHGA) was organized in 1881, making it one of the oldest Portuguese-American fraternal organizations in California. Rooted in the tradition of the Holy Ghost Festival — a centuries-old Portuguese celebration of faith and charity — SPHGA has served the San Pablo community for generations.
Our annual Festa do Espírito Santo, held every second Sunday in June, brings neighbors together to share in sopas (traditional Portuguese soup), a parade, and Mass — keeping the spirit of our ancestors alive in the Bay Area.
Among our most treasured possessions is our silver crown, crafted in 1889 — a symbol of the Holy Ghost tradition that has been carried in procession for generations.
Annual Tradition
Join us every second Sunday in June for our beloved annual Festa — a full day of Portuguese tradition, faith, food, and community. Sopas served free to all attendees.
What We Stand For
Our Heritage
Our silver crown, crafted in 1889, is among the most treasured symbols of the Holy Ghost tradition in California. It has been carried in procession at our Festa for generations, connecting each new year's celebration to the Portuguese immigrants who first established this community.
The Holy Ghost Festival has its roots in centuries of Portuguese Catholic tradition — a celebration of faith, thanksgiving, and charity in which food is shared freely with all who come. SPHGA carries that spirit forward every second Sunday in June.
"A silver crown crafted in 1889 — carried in procession for generations, connecting the Bay Area's Portuguese-American community across more than a century."
Join Us
Support over 140 years of Portuguese-American heritage and community service. Your membership helps us continue our mission and keep the Festa tradition alive in San Pablo.
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Your generous gift helps us continue over 140 years of tradition — keeping the Festa alive and serving the San Pablo community.
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