Upcoming Events @ the Shrine
April Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our third Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
May Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our third Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Donut Social with Easter Cards for the Sisters of Saint Rita
Join us on Sunday, March 30, 2025 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass for our monthly donut social! While we enjoy each other’s company, we will write Easter cards of hope and encouragement to the residents and patients of Saint Monica’s Senior Living in Racine, WI, who are cared for by the Sisters of Saint Rita. We hope to see you there!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
March Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our third Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
February Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our third Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
January Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for the fifth Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
November Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our third Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Fr. Ray Dlugos, O.S.A., the Vice President of Mission and Ministry at Merrimack College, will be the presider and homilist.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
October Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our second Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Fr. Jim McBurney, O.S.A. will be the presider and homilist.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
September Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our first Healing Mass of the new novena cycle on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
May Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our final Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. Fr. Art Purcaro, O.S.A., Assistant Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Villanova University, will be the presider and homilist. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
February Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our next Healing Mass on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
January Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our next Healing Mass on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
December Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our next Healing Mass on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Donut Social with Christmas Card Writing
Join us on Sunday, December 3, 2023 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass as we begin the Advent season with a donut social! While we enjoy each other’s company, we will write Christmas cards of hope and encouragement to incarcerated members of the community. This activity is being offered in collaboration with the Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor (A.D.R.O.P.)
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
November Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our next Healing Mass on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. Fr. Joe Genito, O.S.A., the pastor of Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish in Villanova, PA will be the celebrant and homilist. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
October Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our next Healing Mass on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. Fr. Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A. will serve as our celebrant and homilist. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Racial Healing Retreat
As part of the Shrine’s ongoing commitment to healing, reconciliation, and peacemaking, we will be hosting a retreat morning with members of the Archbishop’s Commission on Racial Healing on Saturday, August 12, 2023 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in the Cascia Center. All members of the community are welcome to attend.
More information will be posted in the coming weeks. Please check back.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
April Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our next Healing Mass on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, will be the presider and homilist. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
March Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our next Healing Mass on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. Fr. Joseph Genito, O.S.A., former Shrine Director will be the presider and homilist. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
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“Finding God in Loss” Retreat
Have you recently experienced a loss? Maybe you have suffered the death of a loved one, a difficult diagnosis, a job change, or some other unexpected obstacle (or want to care for someone who has)?
Join us on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for a half-day retreat to reflect on the presence and healing power of God in the midst of grief. The cost is $25 and includes lunch. The day will be led by Fr. Jim Paradis, O.S.A. and Fr. Jeremy Hiers, O.SA. in partnership with the Saint Raymond Nonnatus Foundation.
To register please visit www.nonnatus.org, e-mail jhiers@saintritashrine.org, or call 215-546-8333.
Advent Penance Service
Let nothing be an obstacle to experiencing the healing and merciful love of God in your life!
You are invited to join us for a communal Advent Penance Service on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Upper Shrine. Whether it’s been a few days, a few weeks, or a few years since participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we invite you to join us for this special afternoon as we prepare for the joys of Christmas. Opportunities to go face to face and anonymously will be provided by multiple priests.
You can prepare for this Penance Service by looking through different Examinations of Conscience provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
September Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our first Healing Mass of the new novena cycle on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Fr. Jim McBurney, O.S.A. will serve as the celebrant and homilist.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
May Healing Mass
We invite you to join us for a Healing Mass on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened? Stop by to pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and to receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A. will be the presider and homilist.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
May Reconciliation Mass
Join us on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. as we unite in #prayer for everyone who serves in law enforcement. For more information, or to let us know that you're coming, visit: www.ReconciliationMass.org
Saint Rita, help of those in need, keep praying for us.
April Healing Mass
We invite you to join us for a Healing Mass on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened? Stop by to pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and to receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. Fr. Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A. will be the presider and homilist.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Order of Malta Day of Recollection & Healing
You are cordially invited to join the Order of Malta, American Association’s Day of Recollection & Healing at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Knights, Dames, Affiliates, Candidates, Chaplains, Malades, Caregivers, and members of the community will gather for spiritual reflections led by:
Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert, ChC, Bishop of Allentown, PA
Rev. Robert Hagan, O.S.A., Provincial-elect, Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova
Rev. James Paradis, O.S.A., D.Min., Director of Outreach Ministries, National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
The retreat will also provide opportunities for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, praying the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and celebrating the sacraments through Confession and an Anointing Mass at 4:00 p.m.
Communal Penance Service
Let nothing be an obstacle to experiencing the healing and merciful love of God in your life!
You are invited to join us for a communal Lenten Penance Service on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Shrine. Whether it’s been a few days, a few weeks, or a few years since participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we invite you to join us for this special evening as we prepare for the joys of Easter. Opportunities to go face to face and anonymously will be provided by multiple priests.
You can prepare for this Penance Service by looking through different Examinations of Conscience provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
April Reconciliation Mass
Join us on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. as we unite in #prayer for people seeking a fair #secondchance. A social will follow in the Cascia Center. For more information, or to let us know that you're coming, visit: www.ReconciliationMass.org
Saint Rita, help of those in need, keep praying for us.
Making Peace with the Unease
Join Fr. Jim Paradis, O.S.A., D.Min. on Saturday, March 26, 2022 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in the Cascia Center for a workshop and discussion on “Making Peace with the Unease.” There is a lot in our world that makes us uncomfortable these days. Join us as we begin to learn how to find peace in the midst of these obstacles and frustrations.
To learn more, and to sign up for the event, visit: www.SaintRitaShrine.org/unease
March Healing Mass
We invite you to join us for a Healing Mass on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened? Stop by to pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and to receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. Fr. Bill Gabriel, O.S.A. will be the presider and homilist.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!