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St. Anthony visits AUSTRALIA

Anthonian Days in the Oceania region will begin in Victoria this year.

Franciscan friar Father Bortolino Maistrello, from the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy, will be bringing two, first class relics from our Saint’s Basilica.

One Relic contains fragments of St. Anthony’s skin.

Father Maistrello will visit various churches in the area of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Victoria, from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, and then he will be in the area of the Archdiocese of Adelaide, South Australia from Wednesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 15.

This year the June 13 Anthonian Days are starting from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 15.

Franciscan friar Father Alessandro Ratti, from the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy, will be bringing two, first class relics from our Saint’s Basilica to the Archdiocese of Toronto.

One Relic contains fragments of St. Anthony’s Facial Skin.

Father Ratti will visit various churches in the Toronto area.

St. Anthony visits New York, Brooklyn and Paterson. USA

Two Holy Relics of St. Anthony of Padua will visit the Archdiocese of New York as well as the dioceses of Brooklyn and Paterson from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 15.

The two first-class Relics will be accompanied by Fathers Mario Conte and Fabio Turrisendo, two Franciscan friars from the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy.

Various plants have become symbols of Christmas over the years. First and foremost, of course, is the fir-tree with thousands of lights. Then there is the poinsettia that gives just the right touch of red to make us feel the festive air. Then of course we cannot forget holly and butcher's broom, two winter plants that can be used to make many decorations in our homes. And last but not least, there's the mistletoe, considered a symbol of rebirth.

For the first time, two Holy Relics of St. Anthony of Padua will visit the Archdiocese of Atlanta (Georgia) from Friday December 6 to Sunday 15, accompanied by Friars Mario Conte and Fabio Turrisendo, two Franciscan friars from the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy.

The two Relics include fragments of St. Anthony’s Facial Skin and his Floating Rib.

The Relic of the Floating Rib has special significance for the friars of Padua because it has been venerated by both Sister Lucia of Fatima and Pope Francis.

“The nativity scene reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.” Pope Francis
Dear brothers and sisters, this year we are taking you all to Greccio, to remember the 800 years that have passed since Christmas 1223 when St. Francis set up his Nativity Scene to remember himself and the all world that God is very close to us, that he is real, alive and vibrant.

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St. Anthony visits AUSTRALIA

St. Anthony visits Toronto

St. Anthony visits New York, Brooklyn and Paterson. USA

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St. Anthony visits Atlanta

The First Nativity Scene

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