Diocese of Frosinone–Veroli–Ferentino hosts 20th Gerardina Choral Festival

The San Gerardo Maiella and Madonna delle Grazie Sanctuary in Frosinone hosted the 20th Gerardina Choral Festival on Sunday, September 20. Organized by the San Gerardo parish, the event marks the start of celebrations for the 300th anniversary of the birth of Saint Gerard.

The festival featured performances by the Antonio Reali choir from Frosinone directed by Fabio Bracaglia, the Santa Cecilia choir from Aquino directed by Sonia Scappaticci with organist Costanzo Forlini, and the Santa Maria De Mattias choir from Vallecorsa directed by Margherita Cimaroli with organist Mattia Trapani.

Additional festivities for the patron saint of mothers and children continue through September 27. A preparation period began on September 24 with preaching by Laureano Del Otero. On the evening of September 24, the Gli Universo choir from the Madonna della Neve sanctuary led Eucharistic adoration for vocations. A blessing for mothers, children, and youth is scheduled for September 26, followed by a Mass celebrated by the archbishop on September 27.