136th Anniversary of the Laying of the First Stone
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Basilica Minore dell'Addolorata
The Minor Basilica of the Addolorata in Castelpetroso celebrates the 136th anniversary of the laying of the first stone with a rich program of religious events. From 19 to 25 September, the Settenaria takes place, with the recitation of the Coroncina in honor of the Virgin Mary and Holy Mass every afternoon, hosting different parishes from the region each time. On 26 September, there will be Solemn Vespers, Holy Mass with the gift of oil from the Community of Baranello, a torchlight procession to the site of the Apparitions, and a Mass presided over by the Metropolitan Archbishop. On 27 September, the final day, various Eucharistic celebrations follow, including the Solemn Pontifical Mass presided over by the Cardinal Archpriest of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio. This year the feast has an additional meaning: the sanctuary is officially aggregated to the papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Program: 19-25 September (Settenaria): 4:00 PM Coroncina, 5:00 PM Holy Mass 26 September: 4:30 PM Solemn Vespers, 5:00 PM Holy Mass, 8:00 PM Torchlight procession (departure from Guasto at 6:30 PM), 9:00 PM Holy Mass at the site of the Apparitions 27 September: Holy Masses at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 6:30 PM; 11:30 AM Solemn Pontifical Mass; 3:30 PM Via Matris; 4:00 PM Coroncina; 5:00 PM Solemn Eucharistic Celebration
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