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Reopening for worship of the Church of the Miraculous Medal

Messina (ME)

Chiesa della Medaglia Miracolosa, Via del Santo, Messina

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The Church of the Miraculous Medal, inside the Collereale Hospitality House in Via del Santo, reopens for worship on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 after a period of closure. The ceremony is part of the celebrations for the bicentenary of the foundation of Collereale, which in 2027 will complete two centuries of service to people. At 6:30 PM, Holy Mass will be celebrated, presided over by Mons. Mario Di Pietro, President of Collereale, on the 42nd anniversary of his Priestly Ordination.

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Time: 6:30 PM - 11:59 PM Wednesday, September 16, 2026 6:30 PM: Holy Mass Location: Church of the Miraculous Medal, Via del Santo, Messina

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Fairs and markets Ongoing

Autorizzazione per l'esercizio del commercio su aree pubbliche per festività ed eventi - II semestre 2026

Messina (ME)

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Shows and entertainment Ongoing

Madagascar Circus

Messina (ME)

Traveling circus show with performances by artists and animals. The circus is set up in a private area in Santa Margherita, with a maximum capacity of 200 spectators. The structure is equipped with tensile structures and restrooms.

Religious and patron saints Ongoing

Solenni festeggiamenti in onore della Madonna delle Grazie di Gravitelli

Messina (ME)

From August 29 to September 13, the Gravitelli district of Messina renews its devotion to the Madonna delle Grazie with a program that intertwines liturgy and moments of popular celebration. The novena, daily masses, and the procession with the Archbishop mark the spiritual journey, while five-a-side football tournaments, group dances, the singing festival, and the traditional sausage party with the Canterini Siciliani enliven the evenings. The heart of the festival falls on September 8, the solemnity of the Nativity of Mary, with solemn masses and the blessing of expectant mothers. The march for life, starting from Piazza Duomo, and the Marian vigil complete a calendar that unites faith, participation, and conviviality.

Religious and patron saints

Tempo del Creato 2026

Messina (ME)

The Archdiocese of Messina - Lipari - Santa Lucia del Mela organizes the Tempo del Creato 2026, a period of reflection and prayer dedicated to the care of creation. The program begins on September 1st with a Eucharistic celebration at the Santuario Madonna di Lourdes, followed by a concert by the Duo Tusa - Pitali. Various events are planned, including a valorization of the natural heritage of the Colli San Rizzo on September 5th, an ecumenical prayer at the Parco Agorà dello Stretto on September 26th, and the conclusion with a Eucharistic celebration in the Cathedral on October 4th.

Religious and patron saints Ongoing

SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - TRADITIONAL ARRIVAL OF THE SACRED LETTER IN MESSINA

Messina (ME)

The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary enlivens the Cathedral of Messina with an intense liturgical program from September 7 to 12. It begins on the 7th with the Rosary, Eucharistic celebration, and First Vespers, followed by the blessing with the venerated relic of the Virgin's Hair, a gesture of ancient Marian devotion. On September 8, the feast day, the Cathedral resounds with the matinée on the Tamburini organ and festive bell ringing. In the afternoon, after the Rosary and the solemn Eucharist, the simulacrum of the Infant Mary is transferred to the Crypt (the hypogeum church of Santa Maria under the Duomo), where it remains exposed until the 12th, the memorial of the Name of Mary.

Talks and conferences

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Messina (ME)

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