Church – Chapel – Sanctuary – Cathedral…
Have you ever wondered why this building that could have been called a church was actually a chapel? And why this immense edifice turns out to be a basilica and not a cathedral? Is it to do with the size, the period of construction, or the community that occupies it? A question of relics or […]
Boutique Sainte Rita
The Boutique at Chapelle Ste-Rita will be completely renovated to better meet the demands of our faithful for a wide range of devotional articles and spiritual books that meet today’s aspirations. This renewal is scheduled for around February, and will involve closing the Boutique for two or three weeks, installing new furniture, an adapted cash […]
Paroisse St-Joseph de Rueil Malmaison
With their pastors, Fathers Antoine Vairon and Jean-Louis Rouvière, some 50 parishioners of St-Joseph, from the diocese of Nanterre (92), made a pilgrimage to Saint Rita on November 24, 2024. After a presentation of our shrine and its patroness, the group prayed before the Blessed Sacrament, meditating on God’s presence in our lives, which we […]
Why are there sanctuaries?
There’s the dictionary definition of a sanctuary, the one that evolves with society’s transformation over time. What is the purpose and vocation of these structures? Let’s find out: “What’s the difference between a basilica, a church, a chapel and a cathedral? Then, take a look at what makes these sanctuaries unique places with unique messages. […]
Giving back to history: Why your donation to the Saint Rita chapel-sanctuary is important
Saint Rita chapel-sanctuary is a place of worship located in the city of Cascia, Italy. Saint Rita is a Roman Catholic saint, also known as the “Saint of Desperate Causes”. She is venerated for her life of piety, charity and devotion to others. The chapel-sanctuary of Saint Rita is a place of pilgrimage for Catholics […]