Festa Patronale di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
The festival of the patron saint of Albosaggia in Valtellina
About Festa di Santa Caterina
Saint Catherine, patron saint of Albosaggia
Albosaggia, a municipality in the province of Sondrio overlooking Valtellina, has Saint Catherine of Alexandria as its patron saint, to whom the village's parish church is dedicated. Her liturgical feast day falls on November 25th and gives rise to the patronal festival, the central moment of the community calendar.
Between church and oratory
The celebrations are divided between the parish church and the oratory, with solemn Eucharistic celebrations and moments of aggregation organised by the parish. The Sunday closest to the feast day becomes the highlight, when the entire community comes together to honour their patron saint.
A tradition that is renewed
The festival of Saint Catherine represents an occasion for cohesion for Albosaggia: in a mountain village where religious and popular traditions remain alive, the patronal festival is the thread that binds generations. For those visiting Valtellina in late autumn, it is an opportunity to experience the authenticity of community life in these Orobic villages.
Festa di Santa Caterina — edition 2026
In 2026, the patronal festival of Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Albosaggia falls on Wednesday, November 25th, the saint's liturgical day, with the main celebrations on the following Sunday, November 26th.
The parish will offer the traditional program of events between the parish church and the oratory, with solemn Eucharistic celebrations and community gatherings. The detailed program will be distributed by the Parish of Albosaggia closer to the festival.
Programme Festa di Santa Caterina 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 celebrations will be announced by the Parish of Albosaggia. The traditional structure includes solemn Eucharistic celebrations on November 25th (liturgical feast day) and on Sunday, November 26th, with community events between the church and the oratory.
Prices Festa di Santa Caterina 2026
Practical information — Festa di Santa Caterina
How to get there
Albosaggia is located on the Orobic side of Valtellina, reachable by car from the SS38 dello Stelvio, opposite Sondrio. The celebrations take place at the parish church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Program
The liturgical celebrations are held around November 25th, with the main event on the closest Sunday. For the detailed program, please contact the Parish of Albosaggia.
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Where does it take place — Festa di Santa Caterina
Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Via Roma, 23010 Albosaggia