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A journey of faith, hope, and renewal. A grueling 21-hour flight did not deter a fervent group of Filipino pilgrims who arrived in Monte Sant’Angelo with a special mission in their hearts. After the historic sword belonging to the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Miguel Arcángel in Bulacan—the Philippines’…...

On September 22, 1656, as the plague epidemic was raging, the Archangel appeared to Bishop Puccinelli and commanded him to carve the sign of the cross and the initials “MA” (Michael the Archangel) onto stones from the Grotto; anyone who devoutly kept them close would be spared from the terrible…...

The solemn Eucharist on Sunday, September 27, served as a “prelude to the Feast”—an event marked by the names of the Archangel and John Paul II. The presence of Monsignor Domenico D’Ambrosio effectively inaugurated the period of celebrations in honor of Saint Michael. In his homily, the Archbishop—formerly the shepherd…...

An extraordinary event took place on the afternoon of September 25th in the Basilica’s Upper Atrium: Miwa Komatsu created a painting before a large and attentive audience. The Japanese artist’s live painting performance marks the third stage of an international project linking Mont-Saint-Michel, the Sacra di San Michele, and Monte…...

For the first time in history, the venerated Sword of Saint Michael has left the ancient Grotto of Monte Sant’Angelo to cross Italy’s borders for an official visit to Paraguay, taking place from October 9 to 19, 2026. This event—of extraordinary spiritual and cultural significance—stemmed from a joint initiative by…...

On Sunday, September 6, His Eminence Cardinal Kurt Koch presided over the Eucharist in the Sacred Grotto of the Archangel. This is not the first time the cardinal has visited the shrine of Saint Michael: a few years ago, he came to implore the Prince of Angels’ intercession and assistance.…...

The liturgy for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) reveals that God’s goodness and justice transcend human standards of judgment. Isaiah calls upon us to seek the Lord and His mercy; the Lord’s thoughts and ways rise far above our own. The meaning of the Gospel parable is…...

July 16 was a special day for the Shrine community, an occasion of celebration, gratitude, and profound emotion dedicated to the Golden Jubilee of Consecrated Life of a group of Michaelites. A half-century of dedication, service, and faith lived by figures who have left deep marks on the heart of…...

“Michael et Franciscus,” the extraordinary initiative that from the 25th to the 30th of last month inextricably linked the cities of Monte Sant’Angelo and Assisi, concluded at the end of June. Thanks to the strong synergy between the Basilica and the municipal administration, this event celebrated two historic anniversaries: the…...