Monday in Boston: Visit relics of Saint Maria Goretti

Do you have a special devotion to Saint Maria Goretti? Would you like to begin the journey of learning more about her?

From September to November of 2015, the major relics of Saint Maria Goretti will make a pilgrimage to the United States. Named the "Pilgrimage of Mercy," it is the first time that her body will travel to the USA.

Best of all, the relics of Maria Goretti will be in Boston this very Monday, at the cathedral downtown.  Details below:

Monday, October 5th

Cathedral of the Holy Cross

1400 Washington Street

Boston

617-542-5682

• Public veneration of Saint Maria Goretti begins after the 9:00 am Mass
• Solemn Mass celebrated in Maria Goretti’s honor at 11:00 am
• Public veneration ends at 7:00 pm

Grab a friend and head downtown this Monday.  You can make a new friend too - one in the communion of saints, the Church Victorious - Saint Maria Goretti!

You can learn more about Saint Maria Goretti, and her life of of mercy and forgiveness here: http://mariagoretti.com/

You can also read about why Catholics venerate relics of the saints by clicking here.