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2 clusters · 3 sources · 29 days · First seen · Last updated

Categories: CULTURE

Jehovah's Witnesses events in Italy

Entities: Bergamo · Jehovah's Witnesses · Rimini · ChorusLife Arena · Palacongressi

Overview

In late June 2026, a baptism ceremony in Bari welcomed 107 new Jehovah's Witnesses members. A month later, the organization staged its annual “Felici per Sempre” congresses in Bergamo and Rimini, attracting thousands of attendees. The Bergamo venue expected over 4,700 participants, while the Rimini site drew more than 15,000 from surrounding regions. During these gatherings, 72 additional members were baptized by full immersion. The events, part of a worldwide series of 19 congresses scheduled for 2026, highlight a period of heightened public activity and membership growth for Jehovah's Witnesses in Italy.

Timeline

  1. about 17 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Jehovah's Witnesses hold 'Felici per Sempre' congresses in Bergamo and Rimini drawing thousands

    Jehovah's Witnesses hosted “Felici per sempre” congresses in Bergamo (4,700 expected) and Rimini (15,000 attendees, 72 baptisms) as part of a global series.

  2. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bari hosts Jehovah's Witnesses baptism ceremony for 107 new members

    Three Jehovah's Witnesses congresses in Bari (12‑28 June 2026) saw 107 adults baptized, drawing over 22,000 attendees from southern Italy.

Sources

bergamonews.it · parmadaily.it · sanmarinortv.sm