On Thursday 19 September the novena of preparation for the Solemnity of St. Michael the Archangel will begin. Nine days characterized by prayer, meditation and ecclesiality. The program, in fact, provides for the solemn recital of the angelic Crown and the celebration of Holy Mass (with vespers) during which Mons.…...
The five “P”
On June 14, the Sanctuary of San Michele hosted the annual Clergy Sanctification Day. Commissioned by the late Mons. Michele Castoro, it represents an opportunity for the presbytery of Manfredonia – Vieste – San Giovanni Rotondo to reflect on its ministry and to live moments of fraternity. During his homily,…...
“Believing without seeing”: the thought of Sunday
The liturgy of the Second Sunday of Easter effectively shows us that only community life educates to the courage of witness; vice versa, individual isolation generates doubts. Being together, sharing hopes and choices, helps to overcome uncertainties and torments and produces hope and faith: an isolated and restless interrogation can…...
The peregrinatio of the relic of Giuseppe Moscati concluded
On Sunday 17 March the Peregrinatio of the relic of Giuseppe Moscati in Monte Sant’Angelo ended. An event that recalled the presence and participation of many faithful, who were able to “follow” the Neapolitan saint in prayer and deepening in the various city parishes. The contribution of the Jesuit Father…...
Maintenance works
From 18 to 21 February the Archangel Cave will remain closed to the faithful: floor maintenance work will prevent access. Therefore, in these days the celebrations of the morning praises, of the Holy Masses and of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will take place in the Church of the Madonna della Libera.…...
Welcome … in the City of the Archangel
On Sunday 3 February the ecclesial and civil community of Monte Sant’Angelo welcomed the new Archbishop. A very large crowd invaded the central square of the city, first, and the Basilica of the Archangel, then, to demonstrate and address the warm welcome to Mons. Franco Moscone. The moment of greetings…...