Back-to-school day for staff of the Bishopric of Nanterre
On September 19, all the staff of the various departments of the Nanterre “Maison diocésaine” met with Mgr Matthieu ROUGE and the Vicar General, Father Georges Vandenbeusch, to begin the year 2024-2025 together, to establish and share the objectives to be achieved, the challenges to be met, and the major events that will mark the […]
Cascia pilgrimage
In the footsteps of Rita, a woman of action and contemplation! From May 30 to June 03, 2024, departing from Nice, nearly 45 pilgrims traveled by bus to Cascia, to experience a time of discovery of Saint Rita: her faith, her hope, her charity. How can we understand the heroism of this woman in her […]
Why are there sanctuaries?
There’s the dictionary definition of a sanctuary, the one that evolves with society’s transformation over time. What is the purpose and vocation of these structures? Let’s find out: “What’s the difference between a basilica, a church, a chapel and a cathedral? Then, take a look at what makes these sanctuaries unique places with unique messages. […]
Priestly ordination of Father Guillaume Charbonneau OMV
It was with great joy that we experienced together this singular event, that of the priestly ordination of Father Guillaume Charbonneau, OMV. Guillaume hails from Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes region of France. Since his childhood, he has attended the Church of the Annunciation, where the continual veneration of Saint Rita can be found in a […]
Giving back to history: Why your donation to the Saint Rita chapel-sanctuary is important
Saint Rita chapel-sanctuary is a place of worship located in the city of Cascia, Italy. Saint Rita is a Roman Catholic saint, also known as the “Saint of Desperate Causes”. She is venerated for her life of piety, charity and devotion to others. The chapel-sanctuary of Saint Rita is a place of pilgrimage for Catholics […]