Cottolengo di Torino to hold Festa insieme

The Cottolengo of Turin will hold a celebration for volunteers on Saturday, October 24, to mark the conclusion of a formation program for international mission volunteers titled "Witnesses of Faith, Missionaries of the Gospel." The event, named "Festa insieme," focuses on the theme of faith working through charity.

The program begins at 5:00 p.m. with a Mass of thanksgiving at the Chiesa Grande della Piccola Casa, presided over by Father Carmine Arice, the Superior General of the Piccola Casa. At 6:30 p.m., a gratitude celebration will take place in the Salone Teatro della Piccola Casa. Father Carmine Arice, Mother Elda Pezzuto, and Brother Giuseppe Visconti will offer greetings.

The event includes a recognition for the members of the Cottolengo Volunteers Association, with remarks from president Antonello Maino. Volunteers will share experiences from their work in Europe, Africa, America, and Asia. Sister Mary Soshiyath will provide the concluding remarks. The gathering will be broadcast via live stream and will end with a meal.