Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Saint Rita of Cascia National Shrine

Saint Rita of Cascia, the Patroness of Hopeless Cases - and the Patron Saint of the Impossible has many churches and shrines in the United States and other parts of the world.

In the United States of America, if you wish to visit the Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, it is located in the State of Pensylvania.

Its Complete Address is:

1166 South Broad Street,
Philadelphia, Pensylvania 19146

The Shrine started out as a parish for Italian immigrants and settlers in Philadelphia. The Augustinian friars set up a foundation that would fill up their needs. A patron saint was needed, and they chose Saint Rita of Cascia, which is a beloved Italian saint.

The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia has a strong and steadily growing followers and devotees, both from the local parish and from other places and states. The shrine is open from sun up to sun down every day of the week.

Services offered by the National Shrine of Saint Rita includes daily masses and the Novena to Saint Rita.

The Shrine also has a souvenir corner which sells Saint Rita of Cascia items like novenas, medals, and statues.

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