Liturgy and sacraments
Weddings
Anyone who wishes to do so can celebrate their wedding in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and Martyrs by completing the required preparation process and presenting the necessary documents. For information regarding dates and times, please contact our Secretariat:
For further details:
Baptisms
As recommended by liturgical norms, to better highlight the Easter character of Baptism, it is celebrated in our Basilica on Sundays. This celebration takes place once a month, during the 10:30 AM Mass, on pre-scheduled dates communicated by our Secretariat.
The Parish Priest will meet with the parents requesting Baptism for their children well in advance of the celebration.
Confessions
I sacerdoti sono disponibili per le Confessioni tutti i giorni dalle 10:00 alle 12:00 ed al termine delle S. Messe. È sempre possibile concordare un appuntamento personale.
Confession Languages: Chinese, French, English, Italian, Spanish, German.
CATECHESIS
The catechetical courses in preparation for First Communion and Confirmation take place in the Parish every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
To register for these formation programs, please complete the registration forms available at the Parish Secretariat during the month of September:
ANNUAL BLESSING OF FAMILIES
Near Easter and throughout the Easter season, the Parish Priest, assisted by the Parish Priests, visits families for the annual Blessing prayer, according to the schedule provided directly at the homes. Alternatively, the Parish Priest's visit for the annual Blessing can be arranged according to personal needs.
HOLY EUCARIST FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY
I malati, gli anziani e tutti coloro che, anche temporaneamente, non hanno la possibilità di raggiungere fisicamente la basilica, possono chiedere di ricevere a casa propria la santa Eucarestia, segnalando in segreteria tale desiderio.
A priest, or an extraordinary minister of communion, will take care of this need.