Festività di Santa Maria di Guglieto
The Mass and procession at the ancient Benedictine church
About Santa Maria di Guglieto
The ancient church of Guglieto
The Festività di Santa Maria di Guglieto is linked to the ancient Benedictine church located outside the inhabited centre of Vinchiaturo, in the province of Campobasso. The building, of medieval origin (12th century) and rebuilt in 1887 after the earthquake of 1805, preserves the memory of an important monastic presence in the area.
The festival on the last Sunday of August
Once a year, on the last Sunday of August, the church becomes a place of celebration again: after the Mass, the statue of the Virgin is carried in procession for about a kilometre, accompanied by the faithful. It is a moment of devotion that brings the community back to this isolated and evocative place.
Memory and devotion
The Festività di Santa Maria di Guglieto, organised by the Parish of Vinchiaturo, represents a devotional event that links the Molise town to a site of great historical and spiritual value, immersed in the rural landscape of Molise.
Santa Maria di Guglieto — edition 2026
For 2026, the Festività di Santa Maria di Guglieto is expected, according to custom, on the last Sunday of August, at the ancient Benedictine church in the countryside of Vinchiaturo, in the province of Campobasso.
The celebration includes the Mass and the procession of the statue of the Virgin. The precise times will be announced by the Parish of Vinchiaturo.
Programme Santa Maria di Guglieto 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 celebrations, including the times for the Mass and procession, will be announced by the Parish of Vinchiaturo. The festival traditionally falls on the last Sunday of August. Program coming soon.
Highlights Santa Maria di Guglieto 2026
The Mass at the ancient Benedictine church and the procession of the statue of the Virgin.
Prices Santa Maria di Guglieto 2026
Practical information — Santa Maria di Guglieto
How to get there
The church of Santa Maria di Guglieto is located in the countryside of Vinchiaturo, outside the town centre, reachable by car from Campobasso along the SS17 and local roads.
Tips
Admission to the celebrations is free. For the times of the Mass and procession, it is advisable to consult the Parish of Vinchiaturo.
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Where does it take place — Santa Maria di Guglieto
Chiesa benedettina di Santa Maria di Guglieto
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Guglieto, 86019 Vinchiaturo