Parish of Arpinova to hold week-long festival in honor of Santa Teresa di Gesù Bambino

The parish of Arpinova will host a week of celebrations honoring Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus from September 26 to October 4. The program combines liturgical services with music, films, and community gatherings.

The festivities begin on Saturday, September 26, at 19:00 with an opening Mass led by Father Daniele D’Ecclesia, the parish priest of Foggia Cathedral. A community celebration with music by DJ Alessandro will follow. On Sunday, September 27, Deacon Luca Zizzari will lead the Liturgy of the Word and confessions at 19:15. This evening includes a buffet and music by Lorenzo and Giorgia Cecere alongside local youth.

On Tuesday, September 29, Francesco Cicolella will host a free screening of the film “Un paese quasi perfetto” at Viale Ricciotti at 19:00. The central event takes place on Thursday, October 1, the feast day of Saint Thérèse. A procession will begin at 18:00, led by Father Vito Cecere, a parish priest and provincial chaplain for the State Police, accompanied by a musical band and fireworks.