Piccola Casa di Torino to hold “Festa insieme” for international mission volunteers

Piccola Casa di Torino will host a “Festa insieme” on Saturday 24 October 2026 to celebrate international mission volunteers. The event marks the conclusion of a formation program titled “Testimoni della Fede, missionari del Vangelo” for Cottolengo volunteers.

The celebration begins at 17:00 with a thanksgiving Mass at the Chiesa Grande della Piccola Casa, presided over by Father Carmine Arice, the Father General of the Piccola Casa. At 18:30, a gratitude festival will take place at the Salone Teatro della Piccola Casa. The program includes greetings from Father Carmine Arice, Mother Elda Pezzuto, and Brother Giuseppe Visconti.

Antonello Maino, president of the Associazione Volontari Cottolenghini (AVC), will present recognition to members of the association for their faithfulness. Volunteers will share experiences from Europe, Africa, America, and Asia. Sister Mary Soshiyath will provide the conclusions before the evening ends with an apericena.