# Religious observances at Castelpetroso Basilica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-observances-at-castelpetroso-basilica
> Updated: 2026-09-14T08:02:45.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Basilica dell’Addolorata in Castelpetroso, often called the ‘Little Lourdes of Italy,’ is preparing for significant religious observances. On September 15, 2026, the sanctuary will celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Most Sorrowful, the patron saint of Molise, with liturgical celebrations presided over by Archbishop Biagio Colaianni.

Following this, the Basilica has been formally aggregated to the papal basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. This spiritual communion facilitates the sharing of Marian devotion and the granting of indulgences. To commemorate the 136th anniversary of the laying of the Basilica’s first stone, a series of celebrations is scheduled from September 19 to 27, featuring a torchlight procession and a solemn pontifical mass led by Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, concluding with a celebration led by the Apostolic Nuncio, Monsignor Mauro Lalli.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Castelpetroso Basilica aggregated to Santa Maria Maggiore

The Basilica dell'Addolorata in Castelpetroso is now aggregated to the papal basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, marked by a series of spiritual celebrations and masses through late September.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castelpetroso-basilica-aggregated-to-santa-maria-maggiore

### 2026-09-10: Castelpetroso to celebrate Solemnity of Mary Most Sorrowful

The Basilica dell’Addolorata in Castelpetroso will celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Most Sorrowful, Patron of Molise, on September 15, 2026, with special Masses led by Archbishop Biagio Colaianni.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castelpetroso-to-celebrate-solemnity-of-mary-most-sorrowful

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