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