From 19 to 27 September, Bagolino will mark the centenary of the coronation of the revered Madonna of San Luca, which took place in 1926. The anniversary will turn the traditional Feste quinquennali into an especially significant event for the whole community, with nine days of celebrations featuring religious services, meetings and community moments.
The celebrations begin Saturday 19 September at 18:30 with a solemn Mass presided over by Mons. Pierantonio Tremolada, Bishop of Brescia. This will be followed by the unveiling of the Sacra Icona, one of the most eagerly awaited highlights of the festival. The anniversary will also be underlined by the presence of three bishops from different dioceses: alongside Tremolada, Mons. Lauro Tisi, Archbishop of Trento, and Mons. Ovidio Vezzoli, Bishop of Fidenza, will take part.
The programme includes Masses and events for different parts of the community. On Sunday 20 September, there will be the Mass of the Famia Bagossa, a concelebration by native priests of Bagolino, and a Marian concert with choirs and youth choirs. On Tuesday 22 September, dedicated to Mater Sacerdotum, the Mass will be presided over by the vicar general Mons. Angelo Gelmini in the morning and, at 20:30, there will be a Mass presided over by the Archbishop of Trento. On Thursday 24 September, the Via Matris will take place through the town streets, while Saturday 26 September will feature a Mass for couples, the consecration of families to the Madonna and a night vigil at the Icona. The closing Mass on Sunday 27 September will be presided over by the Bishop of Fidenza, followed by a large procession with the Sacra Icona through Bagolino, accompanied by the band of Praso, ending in the parish church. During the festivities, the church of San Lorenzo will host an art exhibition on the figure of the Madonna with works from Alta Valle Sabbia, and a volume titled L’icona della Madonna di San Luca. Storia, arte, fede a Bagolino nel centenario dell’incoronazione (1926–2026), edited by Maria Paola Pasini and Flavio Richiedei and published by Grafo, will be available.
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