Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast – Sacred Heart Parish
The patronal feast of the Sacred Heart parish community in Statte
About Sacred Heart Feast of Statte
The Sacred Heart Feast in Statte
In the heart of summer, the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Statte, a town in the province of Taranto, Apulia, celebrates its most anticipated event. More than just a local fair, this is a parish feast deeply rooted in the life of the neighborhood surrounding Via delle Sorgenti. It is a time when the community gathers around its patron, the Sacred Heart, blending liturgical traditions with festive, popular celebrations.
A Three-Day Triduum
The feast begins with a triduum of evening services. Each night around 7:00 PM, a different priest leads the Holy Mass, featuring special moments such as the blessing of children, the consecration of families to the Sacred Heart, and the blessing of households hosting the statue. This spiritual preparation is the heart of the event, bringing neighborhood families together in anticipation of the solemn Sunday.
The Sunday Procession
The highlight is the final Sunday. Following morning and afternoon Masses, the evening features a procession with the statue of the Sacred Heart. Accompanied by a brass band, the procession winds through the town's main streets—including Via delle Sorgenti, Via Rolla, Via Cilea, Via Boccherini, and Corso Vittorio Emanuele—in a long, devout parade of the faithful.
Music and Solidarity
After the procession, the community gathers under the evening lights for a musical performance in the town square, featuring live bands to close out the festivities. A distinctive trait of the Statte feast is its focus on solidarity: on Sunday morning, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, the parish hosts an AVIS blood drive, turning devotion into a concrete act of charity.
A True Town Feast
The Sacred Heart Feast is a cornerstone of summer in Statte, a small town in the Taranto area that became an independent municipality in 1993. The parish serves as a hub for generations to come together, enjoying religious rites, folk music, and the warmth of Apulian hospitality. Admission to all events is free.
Sacred Heart Feast of Statte — edition 2026
Sacred Heart Feast 2026
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Statte, in the province of Taranto, was held from Thursday, June 11, to Sunday, June 14, 2026.
The preparatory triduum included three evening services at 7:00 PM: on Thursday the 11th, Mass with the blessing of children, presided over by Father Paolo Martucci; on Friday the 12th, the liturgical feast day, Mass with the consecration of families, presided over by Father Antonello Bruno; and on Saturday the 13th, Mass with the blessing of families, presided over by Father Mattia Santomarco.
On Sunday, June 14, the final day, Masses were celebrated at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, the procession began with the "Domenico Bastia" band, traveling along Via delle Sorgenti, Via Rolla, Via Cilea, Via Boccherini, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the town center. In the morning, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, the AVIS blood drive took place. The feast concluded at 9:00 PM with a musical performance by the group "Banana's Republiq".
Programme Sacred Heart Feast of Statte 2026
Thursday, June 11
- 7:00 PM — Holy Mass with blessing of children (Fr. Paolo Martucci)
Friday, June 12 (Liturgical Feast)
- 7:00 PM — Holy Mass with consecration of families (Fr. Antonello Bruno)
Saturday, June 13
- 7:00 PM — Holy Mass with blessing of families (Fr. Mattia Santomarco)
Sunday, June 14
- 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 6:00 PM — Holy Masses
- 8:00 AM–11:30 AM — AVIS blood drive in Statte
- 7:00 PM — Procession with the "Domenico Bastia" band through the town streets
- 9:00 PM — Musical performance by "Banana's Republiq"
Highlights Sacred Heart Feast of Statte 2026
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Practical information — Sacred Heart Feast of Statte
Location
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Via delle Sorgenti 33, 74010 Statte (TA), Apulia. The procession travels through the town center.
Getting There
Statte is just a few kilometers from Taranto. By car, it is accessible via the SS7 highway and the Taranto bypass. The most convenient train station is in Taranto, which is connected to the town by local bus lines.
Admission
All religious services and musical performances are free to attend.
Contact
For information and the updated program, please visit the parish's official channels (website, Facebook, and Instagram @sacrocuorestatte).
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Parrocchia Sacro Cuore di Gesù
Via delle Sorgenti 33, 74010 Statte