Opening times:
The Basilica is open throughout the day from 7.30am to 7.00pm
and from 7.30am to 7.30pm on Sundays and Feast days.
Mass times:
Weekdays (in Italian)
8.00 a.m.
12.30 p.m.
6.00 p.m. Saturday (with organ) - Summer time 7.00 p.m.
Sundays and Feast days (in Italian)
8.00 a.m.
9.00 a.m. (In English with organ)
10.30 a.m.(with organ)
12.00 noon (with choir and organ)
6.00 p.m.( with organ)
7.00 p.m. (Sundays only in Spanish)
The Parish office is open
daily from 10am to 12pm and from 4pm to 6pm.
Parish Priest: Fr. Franco Cutrone
Parish Vicar:
Asst Vicar::
Organist and Chapel Master: Master Osvaldo Guidotti
Organist and Assistant to the Master:
Master Francesco Saverio Colamarino
Sacristan:
Michele Ciccarelli
Acolyte:
Raffaele Giurdanella
Archivist:
Confession:
A priest is always available for the Sacrement of Reconciliation.
On week days from 5.00 pm to 6.00 p.m. Summer time from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
On Feast days from 10 am to 1.00 pm and from 5pm to 6.00pm.
For alternate times please enquire at the Sacresty.
Sick Parishioners:
Sick and housebound parishioners are very important members of the Parish family. Priests or Eucharistic Ministers take Holy Communion to them on a weekly basis. Please contact the office for anyone wishing to receive the Sacrament of the Sick or for Confession.
Baptism:
The Sacrament of Baptism requires ample notice for preparation and always takes place outside of Mass (except the Easter Vigil) on week days and feast days.
Marriages:
Marriages are usually celebrated on Saturdays. Other pastoral activities take place in the Basilica on Sundays and Feast days. It is recommended to allow plenty of notice to set a time and date and to enrol on pre-marital instructions.
Catechism for Holy Communion and Confirmation:
Enrolment takes place in the Sacresty at the start of the school year.
Catechism for adults:
From time to time there are details of Catechist prayer meetings and spiritual retreats. Notices regarding the divine Scripture, instructions, courses and conferences which take place in the neighbouring Churches can be found in both entrances of the Basilica.
Devotion of Our Lady:
Parishoners are encouraged to participate in the daily recital of the Holy Rosary which takes place at 5.30pm, in the Celebration of the Eucharist on Saturdays and to receive Holy Communion. Parishoners are also encouraged to listen to 'Radio Maria' and to watch 'Telepace.'
Devotion of the Sacred Heart:
On the first Friday of the month, Parishoners are encouraged to take part in the celebration of the Eucharist and to receive Holy Communion. Private adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is strongly recommended.
Easter Benediction of families:
Parishoners are requested to leave their address and contact telephone number in the Sacresty to arrange a suitable time for benediction.