The Basilica of St Bernardino all'Osservanza

The Parish of the Observance

  • The community of Franciscan friars are at the centre of the community living in the Scacciapensieri neighbourhood. On the feast of Saint Bernardino on May 21st, and on the feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, patroness of the Order, celebrated on November 21st, the community lives days of intense spirituality and brotherhood. The morning Lauds set off days filled with prayers in which the . . .