La Salette Retreat &
Conference Center
ITALIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL IN HONOR OF SAINT PADRE PIO OF PIETRELCINA
SEPTEMBER 13
2025
Celebrate Faith, Culture & Community in Honor of Saint Padre Pio. Join us for the 2025 Italian Cultural Festival – A day of music, food, prayer, and devotion at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette.
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
ABOUT THE EVENT
Italian Cultural Festival
Welcome to the 2025 Italian Cultural Festival in Honor of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina — a joyful day where rich Italian heritage meets deep Catholic devotion. Held on the beautiful grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, this one-of-a-kind celebration blends lively cultural traditions with moments of heartfelt prayer, honoring the life and mission of beloved Saint Padre Pio.
From the stirring sounds of live Italian music and the warmth of shared food, to the reverence of venerating Padre Pio’s First-Class Relic and praying the Rosary in multiple languages, the festival offers something for every heart.
Families, parish groups, and visitors from across New England come together to experience a vibrant community spirit, discover Padre Pio’s legacy, and celebrate faith in action. Whether you come for the music, the fellowship, or the prayer, you’ll leave inspired, connected, and renewed.
MORNING SCHEDULE
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Veneration of the First Class relic
(in the Chapel of Reconciliation)
10:30 – 11:30 am
Screening of the movie
“Padre Pio: Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry.”
Entrance: $10 donation per ticket. It includes movie, Coffee, tea, and donuts. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door.
(in the Welcome Center)
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE
12:00 – 1:00pm
pre-ordered lunch in the Cafeteria
PLEASE NOTICE:
LUNCH MUST BE ORDERED ONLINE
AHEAD OF TIME.
Not available day of event.
1:00 – 1:45 pm
Rosary dedicated to Padre Pio
in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
Polish and English
(at the Rosary Pond)
LUNCH MENU
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
ITALIAN CORNER OF PROVIDENCE
DONATION PER ORDER:
$20
EVERY ORDER INCLUDES:
True Italian Sandwich (12 inches) or Salad of your Choice
+
Bag of Potato Chips
Iced Anisette Cookie
Bottle of water
Click on the picture of each sandwich/salad to see the full list of ingredients.
