Feast of Saint Joseph
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Feast of Saint Joseph

09 Mar 2025 — 19 Mar 2025
Palma di Montechiaro — Agrigento (084)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Joseph in Palma di Montechiaro

The 2025 edition of the Saint Joseph festivities in Palma di Montechiaro was themed "Saint Joseph, Pilgrim of Hope." Rites began on March 9th with the enthronement of the statue on the high altar of the Mother Church, followed by the novena from March 10th to 18th. The solemn feast on March 19th brought the community together around the Saint Joseph banquet, the band concert, and the traditional soup.

The 2025 edition, dedicated to the theme "Saint Joseph, Pilgrim of Hope," kicked off on March 9th with the enthronement of the statue on the high altar of the Mother Church. From March 10th to 18th, the novena took place, with the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet at 5:30 PM followed by Holy Mass at 6:00 PM, along with prayer circles on March 11th, 12th, and 17th.

On March 19th, the day of the feast, the Tavolata di San Giuseppe was set up at the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament, blessed at 4:00 PM, and open to visitors until 7:00 PM. At 5:00 PM, the V. Bellini Musical Band performed through the central streets; at 6:00 PM, the Solemn Holy Mass was held with the blessing of the fathers; at 7:00 PM, the statue was placed, followed by the sharing of the traditional Saint Joseph soup. During the novena, a food drive for needy families was promoted by the youth of the Maria SS. del Rosario and Sant'Antonio di Padova parishes and the Carlo and Giulio Tomasi Association.

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