Saint Joseph Festival
Ten days of faith, tradition, and solidarity in the heart of Campobello di Licata
About Saint Joseph Campobello
The Saint Joseph Festival in Campobello di Licata
In the town of Campobello di Licata, in the province of Agrigento, the Saint Joseph Festival is one of the most cherished events in the religious and local calendar. Organized by the Sacra Famiglia Pastoral Unit – Saint Joseph Parish, the celebration spans about ten days throughout March, culminating in the solemnity of March 19th, dedicated to the Glorious Patriarch.
The brotherhood tables and the Sacred Characters
The heart of the local tradition lies in the brotherhood tables (the 'Saint Joseph tables'), which are set up and blessed in various neighborhoods across the town. These are lavishly decorated tables, created through the offerings of the faithful, which are then shared as a sign of charity. Alongside the tables, the thrones of the Sacred Characters are unveiled: actors in traditional costumes portray the Holy Family and the Angel, and the community pays them homage throughout the festival days.
In the days leading up to the solemnity, the schedule is filled with novenas, themed Holy Masses (dedicated to missionaries, workers, families, and the suffering), the blessing of traditional breads, and prayer sessions involving local schools, nursing homes, and associations.
March 19th: The day of the festival
The main day begins in the morning with the presentation of the Staff of Saint Joseph to the angel in front of the church, followed by the gathering of the 'little Saint Josephs' and the 'little Madonnas' in Piazza Martiri di Modena. The children's procession winds through the town streets, passing the throne of the Sacred Characters and the Town Hall. This is followed by the Solemn Mass, the Sacred Performance of 'The Flight into Egypt', and, in the afternoon, the procession of the Patriarch's statue on a float adorned with flowers and lights, accompanied by the 'G. Marengo' Brass Band. The evening concludes with fireworks and the return of the statue to the church.
A festival with a heart for charity
The charitable dimension is an integral part of the festival: during the celebration, food drives and solidarity initiatives are organized, with part of the proceeds donated to the parish Caritas and other local organizations in the Agrigento area. It is a way to combine devotion to Saint Joseph with care for the most vulnerable members of the community.
Saint Joseph Campobello — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Saint Joseph Festival in Campobello di Licata spanned ten days, from March 10th to 20th, each dedicated to a specific theme: school, missions, workers and entrepreneurs, life, families, forgiveness, and the suffering. Each day featured the Holy Rosary, Holy Masses, and the blessing of brotherhood tables in various neighborhoods of the town.
The highlight occurred on Thursday, March 19th, with the morning procession of the 'little Saint Josephs' and 'little Madonnas', the Solemn Mass presided over by Father Marco Damanti in the presence of civil and military authorities, the double performance of 'The Flight into Egypt', and the afternoon procession accompanied by the 'G. Marengo' Brass Band. The festival concluded in the evening with a fireworks display and the return of the statue to the church, followed on March 20th by a thanksgiving service and the return of the Staff to the parish priest.
Programme Saint Joseph Campobello 2026
March 10 (Tuesday) — School Day
- 17:30 — Holy Rosary with the Sacred Mantle
- 18:00 — Mass presided over by Fr. Giuseppe Pontillo
- 19:00 — Conference on devotion to Saint Joseph
March 11 (Wednesday) — Mission Day
- 17:30 — Holy Rosary
- 18:00 — Mass in memory of missionaries
- 19:30 — Blessing of the table at the Jesus and Mary Church
March 12 (Thursday) — Food Drive
- 17:30 — Holy Rosary
- 18:00 — Mass
- 19:00 — Instrumental concert by the secondary school
March 13 (Friday) — Workers and Entrepreneurs
- 17:00 — Stations of the Cross
- 17:30 — Holy Rosary
- 18:00 — Mass for vocations; blessing and distribution of 'vastuneddra' (traditional breads)
- 19:30 — Table at the La Greca family home
March 14 (Saturday) — Prayer for Life
- 17:30 — Holy Rosary
- 18:00 — Mass
- 19:30 — Opening of the Sacred Characters throne on Via Firenze
March 15 (Sunday) — Youth and Family Day
- 09:30 and 10:30 — Holy Masses
- 11:30 — Blessing of animals
- 18:30 — Mass presided over by Vicar General Fr. Giuseppe Cumbo, with the 'Alma Laetitia Cantorum' Choir
March 16 (Monday) — Day of Forgiveness
- 10:30 — Blessing of the primary school table at Don Bosco Institute
- 16:00 — Confessions
- 18:30 — Mass
- 19:30 — Blessing of the table in the Madonna del Rizzo area
March 17 (Tuesday) — Prayer for the Suffering
- 16:00 — Blessings at the Sillitti, ISTAS, and Santa Teresa nursing homes
- 18:00 — Mass with Anointing of the Sick; blessing of the parish table
March 18 (Wednesday) — Solemn Vigil
- 17:30 — Holy Rosary
- 18:00 — Solemn Mass presided over by Archbishop Fr. Alessandro Damiano, Solemn Vespers, and Eucharistic Blessing
- Blessing of the Brotherhood Table in Piazza San Giuseppe
March 19 (Thursday) — Solemnity of Saint Joseph
- 09:00 — Presentation of the Staff of Saint Joseph to the angel; gathering of the 'little Saint Josephs' and 'little Madonnas' in Piazza Martiri di Modena, procession to the Town Hall along Via Umberto and Via Milano
- 11:00 — Solemn Mass presided over by Fr. Marco Damanti, with civil and military authorities
- 12:00 — Sacred Performance 'The Flight into Egypt'
- 16:00 — 'Devotions' raffle (proceeds to the Parish Caritas)
- 17:30 — Mass presided over by Fr. Giuseppe Costanza
- 18:00 — Procession through the parish streets with the 'G. Marengo' Brass Band
- 20:30 — Thanksgiving prayer and parish raffle draw
- 21:00 — Second Sacred Performance 'The Flight into Egypt'
- 22:00 — Fireworks and return of the statue to the church
March 20 (Friday) — Closing
- 17:30 — Stations of the Cross
- 18:00 — Solemn Mass and return of the Staff to the Parish Priest
Highlights Saint Joseph Campobello 2026
- The March 19th procession with the float adorned with flowers and lights and the 'G. Marengo' Brass Band
- The double Sacred Performance of 'The Flight into Egypt' (at 12:00 and 21:00)
- The brotherhood tables and the Sacred Characters thrones in the neighborhoods
- The final fireworks display on March 19th
Prices Saint Joseph Campobello 2026
Practical information — Saint Joseph Campobello
When
The festivities take place throughout March, with the main day on March 19th, the solemnity of Saint Joseph.
Where
Campobello di Licata (AG), Sicily. The celebrations are centered around the Saint Joseph Church and the Church of Jesus and Mary, with processions and the thrones of the Sacred Characters located in the town's streets and squares (Piazza San Giuseppe, Piazza Martiri di Modena, Via Umberto, Via Milano).
How to get there
Campobello di Licata can be reached by car via the SS123; the main train stations and airports are located in the provinces of Agrigento and Caltanissetta. During the festival, it is recommended to park outside the town center due to the processions.
Admission
Participation in the celebrations and processions is free and open to all.
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