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 […]
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 […]
Renewal of Brother Rafael’s vows
On January 3, during the first Vespers of the Epiphany, a special celebration took place in the community of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Brother Rafael, a member of this religious institute, renewed his vows in a deeply symbolic and spiritual act. This gesture, often charged with meaning in the consecrated life, is part […]
Message from Brother Rafael on Taizé
Good evening everyone! I’m brother Rafael. After these wonderful days together, I’d like to introduce you to our FORMIDABLE preparation team. They are the ones who have organized everything for your welcome, your stay, and for everything to go smoothly: Hinnie, Chanela, Dorothée, and Father Guillaume. I can assure you that they put in a […]
A look back at the Marian Procession of December 08
On December 8, the Saint Pierre Saint Paul parish and Saint Rita chapel fervently celebrated the feast of the Immaculate Conception with a magnificent procession in honor of the Virgin Mary. The Marian evening began with a spiritual mass, attended by a large number of faithful who joined in prayer and song to honor the […]
Sainte Rita’s boutique is getting richer for Christmas: come and discover our new products!
In the run-up to the great feast of the Nativity, the Saint Rita Shrine boutique has been decked out in new colors and a wide range of novelties. Books, devotional objects, icons, rosaries, hand-crafted cribs, decorated candles and gift ideas: everything has been carefully selected to accompany you on your way to Christmas, and to […]