St Hannibal Centenary Celebrations
A 3 year celebration programme in honour of St. Hannibal was inaugurated on June 1, 1925 by his Rogationist order In anticipation of his centenary on June 1, 1927. All are invited to participate in the celebrations.
Holy Mass
at
St. Hannibal's tomb
Holy Mass is celebrated daily
Monday to Saturday
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in Crypt of the Basilica of San Antonio in Messina
on the Altar above Saint Hannibal Di Francia’s entombed body.​
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No Mass celebrated in Crypt on Sundays
Mass Times
7.30 am Irish Time
8.30 am Rome Time
2.30 am Eastern Time
1.30 am Central Time
THE 17 YEARS
A short book about St. Hannibal Maria Di Francia and Luisa Piccarreta.
On March 4, 1947, 79 years ago, the Servant of God Luisa Piccarreta, whom St. Annibale Maria Di Francia had been continuously concerned with for the last 17 years of his life (1910-1927), died in her home in Corato (Bari).
To mark the occasion, I have published a historical work that outlines in a concise and informative manner the spiritual relationship between the two souls of God. The 76-page essay, the third issue of the "Anime Pie" series, contains a preface by Msgr. Leonardo D'Ascenzo, Archbishop of Trani-Barletta, as well as a significant photographic collection. An English-language version has been prepared to respond to requests from numerous faithful linked to the spirituality of the Divine Will throughout the world, and soon, a Spanish-language version will also be available.
The text is currently being distributed and aims to raise awareness of this unique partnership from a historical and hagiographical perspective.
To request copies, please contact Villaggio del Fanciullo S. Antonio, Viale C. Levi 2, 75100 Matera, or email vilfanmatera@rcj.org or an.sardone@rcj.org. They can be mailed for a fee of €10.00, including postage.
Fr. Angelo Sardone
A Slide Presentation about St. Hannibal's connection with Luisa Piccarreta
by Fr. Angelo Sardone
Rogationist Priest
with the kind permission of Fr. Sardone
