# Religious and local traditions in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-and-local-traditions-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-14T05:19:58.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Various religious and local traditions are being observed across different Italian regions.

In Corigliano Calabro, the community celebrated the Feast of the Blessed Virgin of Sorrows with a procession of the Madonna Addolorata and the Crucifix. In Viterbo, the city marked the 40th anniversary of its diocese with a procession for the patron saint, Madonna della Quercia, involving 50 porters and local officials.

In Auletta, the ‘Mangiamo con i contadini’ festival was organized to celebrate rural identity and local gastronomy in honor of San Donato da Ripacandida. Meanwhile, in Nembro, the Festa dell’Addolorata included masses and musical elevations dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, serving as spiritual preparation for the upcoming beatification of Padre Martino Capelli.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Local traditions and religious festivals held in Auletta and Nembro

Local traditions and religious festivals are being celebrated in Auletta, focusing on rural gastronomy, and in Nembro, centered on the Festa dell’Addolorata and upcoming beatification ceremonies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-traditions-and-religious-festivals-held-in-auletta-and-nembro

### 2026-09-13: Religious traditions celebrated in Corigliano Calabro and Viterbo

Religious traditions are being celebrated in Italy, including the Feast of the Blessed Virgin of Sorrows in Corigliano Calabro and a major procession for the Madonna della Quercia in Viterbo.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-traditions-celebrated-in-corigliano-calabro-and-viterbo

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