Diocese of Carpi to celebrate the VIII centenary of the transit of San Francesco

The Diocese of Carpi will hold several religious and cultural events to mark the VIII centenary of the passing of Saint Francis of Assisi.

On Sunday, October 4, a solemn Mass for the patron of Italy will take place at 11:00 at the Tempio di San Nicolò in Carpi, attended by civil and military authorities. That evening at 20:30, Archbishop Erio Castellucci will preside over an interdiocesan prayer vigil for peace. In Mirandola, a Mass commemorating the saint's passing will be held at the Duomo di Santa Maria Maggiore on Saturday, October 3, at 8:30.

Other scheduled activities include a prayer vigil for youth on Saturday, October 3, at 21:00 at the Cappella Monastero di Santa Chiara in Carpi, marking the start of a new prayer cycle. In San Martino Secchia, the Convento Fratelli di San Francesco will host a celebration on October 3 at 21:00, a solemn Mass on October 4 at 9:00, and Eucharistic adoration and vespers at 17:00. Additionally, the Museo diocesano chiesa di Sant’Ignazio in Carpi will offer two guided tours of the exhibition “San Francesco ‘da Carpi’, 800 anni, 1000 volti, un legame” on October 4 at 16:00 and 17:00.