Account of the pilgrimage by the Notre-Dame du Rosaire Parish (Paris, 14th arrondissement) to the shrine on June 20, 2026
On behalf of Father Vincent Thiaillier, our parish priest, and on behalf of the pilgrims from the Notre Dame du Rosaire parish in Paris’s 14th arrondissement, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your wonderful hospitality at the Shrine of Saint Rita on Saturday, June 20. We were able to make use of […]
Feast of the Sacred Heart at the Shrine on Friday, June 12
To celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a beautiful evening vigil of adoration, accompanied by lovely polyphonic hymns, was held at the shrine.
Sunday, June 7, 2026: Diocesan Group for Consecrated Life holds a day of fellowship and spiritual reflection at the shrine
Here is the testimony of Marie-Thérèse JOYE, diocesan delegate for consecrated life: What a wonderful day of fellowship and spiritual growth! It was a great success! Thanks to the venue and the presence and participation of the four brothers from the community! The sun played a part, too! Twenty-five consecrated women came; almost all of […]
Wednesday, May 27, 2026: First Communion retreat for the elementary school students of Sainte-Marie d’Antony
Testimonial from Catherine, A.P.S. Our retreat went very well in a pleasant setting. Everyone was happy (both the children and the adult leaders). I must highlight the exceptionally warm welcome we received from the two priests who looked after us (Father Yves and then Father Guillaume): attentive to our needs, always available, and always smiling, […]
May 22, 2026: Patron Saint’s Day at the shrine
Many worshippers visited the shrine on May 21 and 22 for the feast of Saint Rita. The day was filled with many wonderful celebrations. Here are a few photos from the 11 a.m. Mass. The shop welcomed many pilgrims that day. That evening, the rector of the Shrine was a guest on the program “Ecoute […]
BIBLICAL MEANING OF HANDS
The biblical meaning of hands is very rich. In Scripture, the hand is not just a part of the body: it often expresses action, power, blessing, relationship and service. I propose a reading in a few broad dimensions. 1) The hand as a symbol of power and action In the Bible, the hand represents first […]
A day of reflection for the health ministry of the diocese of Nanterre
On April 10, over 75 people involved in pastoral health care in the Diocese of Nanterre gathered for a day of reflection and training, in a spirit of communion, prayer and sharing of experiences. The meeting, led by Father François Lapointe OMV, was part of a drive to support and deepen our mission to the […]
Participation in the Coptic Orthodox Easter rite
A fraternal gesture in the service of Christian unity. In a profoundly ecumenical spirit, Father François Lapointe OMV, rector of Sainte-Rita Chapel, took part in the celebration of Easter according to the rite of the Coptic Orthodox Church. This participation is part of a process of fraternal communion between the Churches, marked by mutual respect […]
Meeting of altar servers with Brother Rafael
Yesterday, the altar servers gathered for a fraternal and spiritual time in the presence of Brother Rafael. The meeting began with a moment of communal prayer, led by chapel rector Father François Lapointe and chaplain Father Yves Morin. This time of prayer enabled everyone to refocus on the deeper meaning of their service at the […]
Meditation by Antoine ARJAKOVSKY
Antoine Arjakovsky, born in Paris on October 5, 1966, is a French historian, co-director of the “Politics and Religions” department at the Collège des Bernardins and director emeritus of the Institute for Ecumenical Studies in Lviv (Ukraine). Here, he offers a meditation on the Scripture passages from the ecumenical prayer celebrated in our chapel on […]