Pastors and Bishops may request Visitation of Relics of St. Maria Goretti

Pastors who would like to request that the relics of Saint Maria Goretti visit their parish should do the following:

1/30/16:  http://mariagoretti.com/tour-schedule-3

Plans for a 2016 tour of the western half of the USA are pending.  Check back on this page for updates as they become available.  Pastors desiring to host St. Maria should use the Contact Us tab to make their request.

Here is a link to the "Contact Us" tab:

http://mariagoretti.com/contact-us

2015 Tour of the Major Relics of Saint Maria Goretti

 https://www.dioceseoftyler.org/news/2015/07/body-of-st-maria-goretti-to-be-in-tyler-nov-2

The major relics of St. Maria Goretti will be available for veneration at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler, Texas on Nov. 2, 2015.

This is the first time that St. Maria’s body will travel to the United States. It is only the second time that she has left Italy.

The major announcement was made on July 6, the feast of St. Maria Goretti, who is considered to be the patron saint of chastity, rape victims, girls, youth, teenage girls, poverty, purity & forgiveness.
The relics will be displayed for the faithful from 9 a.m. on Nov. 2 until 1 a..m. on Nov. 3. Bishop Joseph E. Strickland will celebrate Solemn Mass in honor of St. Maria at 7 p.m.

More about the tour and about this saint:

http://mariagoretti.com/frequently-asked-questions


St. Maria Goretti's tomb, Nettuno, Italy

2015 Relic Tour Schedule - Saint Maria Goretti

The Relics of Saint Maria Goretti are touring the United States in 2015.
Here is a link to schedule that I posted below:

http://mariagoretti.com/tour-schedule-3

Please note that modifications to the schedule (to start times, end times, etc.) are an ongoing possibility.  This page will always have the most up-to-date information.  Please check it before making your plans. 

New Jersey

Monday September 21, 2015
Sacred Heart Cathedral
89 Ridge St.
Newark, New Jersey  07104
(973) 484-4600

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm by Archbishop John Myers
• The time public veneration ends: 7:00 am (on Tuesday September 22).

Pennsylvania

Tuesday September 22, 2015
St. Maria Goretti Church
1601 Derstine Road (Derstine and Cowpath Roads)
Hatfield, PA 19440
215-721-0199

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 12:00 noon
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm.

Wednesday September 23, 2015
National Shrine of St. Rita of Cassia
1166 S Broad St.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146
(215) 546-8333

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: after the 12:00 noon Mass
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 5:30 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 8:00 pm

Thursday September 24, 2015
St. John the Evangelist Church
21 S 13^th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  19107
(215) 563-4145

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm
• The time public veneration ends: veneration will continue non-stop through the night into the next day

Friday September 25, 2015
St. John the Evangelist Church
21 S 13^th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  19107
(215) 563-4145

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: [N/A: continuous from previous day]
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

New York

Saturday September 26, 2015
Holy Name of Jesus Church
690 Woodbury Rd
Woodbury, New York  11797
(516) 921-2334

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 11:30 am Mass
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 11:30 am
• The time public veneration ends: 9:00 pm

Monday September 28, 2015
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
5th Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(212) 753-2261

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: immediately following the 7:00 am Mass.
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm by His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
• The time public veneration ends: veneration will continue non-stop through the night into the next day.

Tuesday September 29, 2015
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
5th Avenue
New York, New York  10022
(212) 753-2261

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: [N/A: continuous from previous day].
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm.

Wednesday September 30, 2015
St. Rita Church
281 Bradley Avenue
Staten Island, New York   10314
(718) 698-3746

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 7:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:30 pm by Bishop John O’Hara.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:30 pm

Thursday October 1, 2015
Good Shepherd Church
1950 Batchelder Street
Brooklyn, New York   11229
(718) 998-2800

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: immediately following the 7:00 am Mass
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 11:30 pm

Friday October 2, 2015
Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph
856 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, New York   11238
(718) 638-1071

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

New Hampshire

Saturday October 3, 2015
Immaculate Conception Church
216 E Dunstable Rd
Nashua, New Hampshire 03062
(603) 888-0321

• Public veneration of St. Maria: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; and 4:00 pm onwards
  • Closed from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 9:00 am. (also at 5:00 pm)
• The time public veneration ends: 7:00 am (on Sunday October 4)

Massachusetts

Monday October 5, 2015
Holy Cross Cathedral
1400 Washington Street
Boston, Massachusetts   02118
(617) 542-5682

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: after the 9:00 am Mass
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

Connecticut

Tuesday October 6, 2015
St. Theresa Church
5301 Main Street
Trumbull, Connecticut   06611
(203) 261-3676

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:45 pm

New Jersey

Wednesday October 7, 2015
St. Peter Church
43 W Maple Ave
Merchantville, New Jersey  08109
(856) 663-1373

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm celebrated by Bishop Dennis T. Sullivan.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

Michigan

Thursday October 8, 2015
Our Lady of Good Counsel
47650 North Territorial Road
Plymouth, Michigan   48170
734-453-0326

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 1:00 pm
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:30 pm

Friday October 9, 2015
(Reserved for a prison)

Saturday October 10, 2015
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church
41233 Ryan Road
Sterling Heights, Michigan   48314
586-726-6911

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: following the 9:00 am Mass
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 9:00 am.
• The time public veneration ends: 10:00 pm

Sunday October 11, 2015
St. Scholastica Church
17320 Rosemount Avenue
Detroit, Michigan   48219
313-531-0140

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: following the 10:00 am Mass
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 10:00 am by Rev. Fr. Michael Scherrey
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

Illinois

Monday October 12, 2015
St. John Cantius Church
825 N Carpenter Street
Chicago, Illinois   60642
312-243-7373

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 7:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:30 pm by Bishop Joseph Perry and celebrated in Extraordinary Form (i.e., Tridentine Mass).
• The time public veneration ends: 6:00 am (on Tuesday October 13)

Tuesday October 13, 2015
St. John Vianney Church
46 North Wolf Road
Northlake, Illinois   60164
708-562-0500

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 6:00 am (on Wednesday October 14)

Wednesday October 14, 2015
St. Francis of Assisi Church
15050 South Wolf Road
Orland Park, Illinois   60467
708-460-0042

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

Thursday October 15, 2015
St. Mary Immaculate Church
15629 S Rte 59
Plainfield, Illinois   60544
815-436-2651

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm.

Wisconsin

Friday October 16, 2015
St. Maria Goretti Church
5313 Flad Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin   53711
(608) 271-7421

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 7:00 am (on Saturday October 17)

Saturday October 17, 2015
St. Mary’s Visitation Church
1260 Church Street
Elm Grove, Wisconsin   53122
(262) 782-4575

• Public veneration of St. Maria: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; and 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • No veneration from 1:00pm – 6:00 pm
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 9:00 am.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

Sunday October 18, 2015
St. Mary’s Visitation Church
1260 Church Street
Elm Grove, Wisconsin   53122
(262) 782-4575

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 12:30 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 5:00 pm

Illinois

Monday October 19, 2015
Cathedral of St. Peter
200 W Harrison Street
Belleville, Illinois   62220
(618) 234-1166

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 7:30 am.
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

Indiana

Tuesday October 20, 2015
St. Maria Goretti Church
17102 Spring Mill Road
Westfield, Indiana   46074
(317) 867-3213

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 11:00 am
• The time of Solemn Vespers celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 10:00 pm

West Virginia

Wednesday October 21, 2015
St. James Church
49 Crosswinds Drive
Charles Town, West Virginia   25414
(304) 725-5558

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 11:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 9:00 pm

Virginia

Thursday October 22, 2015
St. Veronica Church
3460 Centreville Road
Chantilly, Virginia   20151
(703) 773-2000

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm
• The time public veneration ends: 10:00 pm

North Carolina

Friday October 23, 2015
Our Lady of Grace Church
201 S Chapman Street
Greensboro, North Carolina   27403
(336) 274-6520

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: to be announced
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: to be announced

Saturday October 24, 2015
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
1400 Suther Road
Charlotte, North Carolina   28213
(704) 549-1607

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 5:30 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 7:30 am (on Sunday October 25)

Georgia

Monday October 26, 2015
Holy Spirit Church
4465 Northside Drive NW
Atlanta, Georgia   30327
(404) 252-4513

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 10:00 pm

Tuesday October 27, 2015
St. Monica Church
1700 Buford Hwy
Duluth, Georgia   30097
(678) 584-9947

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:30 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 6:30 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:30 pm

Florida 

Thursday October 29, 2015
Blessed Trinity Church
5 SE 17^th Street
Ocala, Florida   34471
(352) 629-8092

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: to be announced

Friday October 30, 2015
Basilica of Mary, Queen of the Universe
8300 Vineland Avenue
Orlando, Florida   32821
(407) 239-6600

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 7:00 am (on Saturday October 31) 

Texas

Monday November 2, 2015
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
423 S Broadway Avenue
Tyler, Texas   75702
(903) 592-1617

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm celebrated by Bishop Joseph Strickland.
• The time public veneration ends: 1:00 am (on Tuesday November 3)

Wednesday November 4, 2015
St. Theresa Church
705 St Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas   77498
(281) 494-1156

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: to be announced
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: to be announced

Thursday November 5, 2015
Catholic Charismatic Center
1949 Cullen Boulevard
Houston, Texas   77023
(713) 236-9977

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:30 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 3:00 am (on Friday November 6)

Friday November 6, 2015
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
6646 Addicks Satsuma Road
Houston, Texas   77084
(281) 467-7878

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 10:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: 7:00 am (on Saturday November 7)

Oklahoma

Monday November 9, 2015
Christ the King Church
8005 Dorset Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma   73120
405-842-1481

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: 9:00 am
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm by Archbishop Paul Coakley.
• The time public veneration ends: 11:00 pm

Tuesday November 10, 2015
Holy Family Cathedral
122 W 8^th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma   74119
918-582-6247

• Public veneration of St. Maria begins: to be announced
• The time of Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria’s honor: 7:00 pm.
• The time public veneration ends: to be announced

Wednesday November 11, 2015
to be announced

Friday November 13, 2015
St. Maria Goretti is flown back to Italy.

Plans for a 2016 tour of western half of USA are currently being studied.  Check back on this page for updates as they become available.