Anniversary of the Apparitions — Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows
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Anniversary of the Apparitions — Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows

21 Mar 2025 — 22 Mar 2025
Castelpetroso — Isernia (094)

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Edition 2025 — Apparitions of Our Lady of Sorrows

On March 22nd, 2025, Castelpetroso celebrated the 137th anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Sorrows, with the Septenary, the vigil, the torchlight procession, and solemn celebrations at the Sanctuary, a destination for thousands of pilgrims from all over Molise.

In 2025, the 137th anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Sorrows in Castelpetroso was commemorated. The celebrations, preceded by the traditional Septenary, followed the established pattern: the vigil on March 21st with Eucharistic adoration, a solemn Mass, and the torchlight procession to the site of the Apparitions, and on March 22nd, Masses and solemn celebrations with the presence of the archbishops of the region.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows, in the province of Isernia, confirmed its role in 2025 as one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Molise, welcoming thousands of faithful.

Programme

March 21-22, 2025 — 137th Anniversary

  • Septenary preceding the celebrations
  • Vigil (March 21st) — Eucharistic adoration, solemn Mass, torchlight procession to the site of the Apparitions
  • Anniversary (March 22nd) — Morning Masses, solemn celebration with the archbishops of the region, Via Matris, and concluding celebrations

Highlights

The 137th anniversary of the Apparitions; the torchlight procession; the solemn celebrations at the Sanctuary.

Prices

Free admission to celebrations.

Where does it take place — Apparitions of Our Lady of Sorrows

Basilica Minore Santuario dell'Addolorata, Castelpetroso

Santuario dell'Addolorata, 86090 Castelpetroso

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