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Civitas Mariae designations in Italy

Overview

Several Italian municipalities have received the ‘Civitas Mariae’ designation, an ecclesiastical title recognizing deep-seated Marian devotion.

In Calatafimi Segesta, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution to formalize this status following a decree from the Bishop of Trapani. The recognition honors the historical significance of the Madonna di Giubino, who was crowned by the Vatican Chapter in 1779.

Similarly, the town of Torremaggiore was proclaimed a ‘Civitas Mariae’ by the Bishop of the Diocese of San Severo, marking the anniversary of the coronation of Maria Santissima della Fontana. In Trani, local celebrations and conferences are being held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of the Immaculate Mary, noting a historical connection to the Virgin Mary dating back to a 1656 plague outbreak.

Entities

Trani · Madonna di Giubino · Diocese of Trapani · Giuseppe Mengoli · Calatafimi Segesta

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Religious recognition for Torremaggiore and Trani in Italy

    Torremaggiore has been named a ‘Civitas Mariae’ by the Diocese of San Severo, while Trani continues celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the coronation of the Immaculate Mary.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Calatafimi Segesta officially proclaimed ‘Civitas Mariae’

    Calatafimi Segesta has been officially proclaimed ‘Civitas Mariae’ by its City Council, recognizing the town's long-standing religious devotion to the Madonna di Giubino.

Sources

foggiareporter.it · traniviva.it