Patronal Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino

The Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino 2025 took place in Copertino (LE) from September 16th to 20th, confirming itself as one of the most attended patronal festivals in the Salento. The preparation was marked by the novena (September 8-15) on the theme 'Joseph, pilgrim of hope - Heart in Copertino and eyes to the sky', celebrated in the Saint's Sanctuary and the Basilica of Santa Maria ad Nives.

On the solemn day of September 18th, the 9:30 AM Pontifical Mass was presided over by the Archbishop of Lecce, Monsignor Angelo Raffaele Panzetta, with the participation of the Bishop of Nardò-Gallipoli, Monsignor Fernando Filograna, followed by the procession of the Saint's effigy through the historic center. The secular program brought bands, musical shows, illuminations, and fireworks to the city, while the grand finale was entrusted to the concert by Tiromancino. The event was held under the patronage of the Municipality of Copertino, the Province of Lecce, and the Apulia Region.

Religious Program

• September 8-15 — Preparatory novena in the Sanctuary of Saint Joseph and the Basilica of Santa Maria ad Nives, on the theme 'Joseph, pilgrim of hope'
• Thursday, September 18, 9:30 AM — Solemn Pontifical Mass presided over by Monsignor Angelo Raffaele Panzetta, Archbishop of Lecce, with the participation of Monsignor Fernando Filograna, Bishop of Nardò-Gallipoli
• September 18 — Traditional procession with the Saint's effigy through the historic center

Secular Program (September 16-20)

• Brass band concerts — Bands from Copertino, Conversano, and Castellana Grotte; performance by the Salento Street Band
• 'Niuri te Sule' group — traditional Salento music
• 'Compagni di scuola' — tribute to Antonello Venditti
• 'Sotto il cielo italiano' — Italian music
• '90 per una Notte' in Piazza Umberto I
• Friday, September 19, 9:00 PM — Parco Melissa: concert by Tiromancino with the 'La descrizione di un viaggio' tour
• Fireworks displays: morning, daytime, and grand finale

• Concert by Tiromancino at Parco Melissa (September 19)
• Solemn Pontifical Mass with the Archbishop of Lecce and the procession on September 18
• The illuminations and fireworks of the grand finale