“Life is a Transit”

Celebrating 800 years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, Castelbuono is privileged to receive a visit of the holy relics into one of the most important religious sites of the town, the recently restored ‘Matrice Nuova’ (mother church).

Programme:

31st May 2026 19:00 Welcome of the relic of Saint Francis into the ‘Matrice Nuova’ church, Castelbuono
31st May 2026 20:30 Reception of the relic in the monastery

1st June 2026 (in monastery)
07:30 Morning Praise
08:00 Holy Mass
12:30 Ora Sesta (‘Sixth Hour’)
18:00 Vespers and Catechesis

2nd June 2026 (in monastery)
07:30 Morning Praise
08:00 Holy Mass
12:30 Ora Sesta (‘Sixth Hour’)
18:00 Vespers and Catechesis

3rd June 2026 (in monastery)
08:00 Holy Mass
07:30 Morning Praise
12:00 Departure of the holy relic of Saint Francis
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Event information is provided in good faith but may be subject to change. We recommend checking with official sources before travelling.