Join us for the Transitus of St. Francis! On Friday, October 3, at 7 pm.The Transitus—commemorating St. Francis’ passing into eternal life—will be preached and presided over by H.E. Seán Patrick Cardinal O’Malley, Archbishop Emeritus of Boston. Following the liturgy, there will be a candlelight procession to the Portiuncula Chapel for final prayers and a blessing [...]
Join us on Thursday, August 14, at 7 p.m. for the Vigil Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Weather permitting, the celebration will take place in the lower gardens, at our replica of the Lourdes Grotto.
On Friday, August 2, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula. This tradition dates back to 1216, when St. Francis of Assisi obtained from Christ a special grace: the possibility of receiving a plenary indulgence for all who visit the chapel of the Portiuncula with sincere repentance. This gift was [...]
