Celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua: Feast Day

9:30 AM — Holy Mass for emigrants to the Americas, presided over by Don Pasquale Trani, parish priest of the Parish of Santa Maria Assunta

11:00 AM — Solemn Holy Mass presided over by the Provincial Minister Fr. Carlo D’Amodio, OFM

12:00 PM — Supplication to the Saint

5:00 PM — Parade of the “Città di Ischia” musical band through the municipality

6:15 PM — Performance of the Hymn to the Saint

6:30 PM — Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Adriano Pannozzo, guardian of the Convent of Sant’Antonio

Followed by the procession with the statues of Saint Anthony of Padua and the Madonna del Fuoco.

Route: Via Mirabella, Via A. Sogliuzzo, Via L. Mazzella, Via S. Giovangiuseppe della Croce, Piazza delle Alghe, Piazza Aragonese, Via L. Mazzella, Via Pontano, Corso Vittoria Colonna, Via Champault, final stop at Fishermen’s Beach (former prison site) with an act of consecration to the Saint and solemn blessing with the relic; Via Pontano, Rampe di Sant’Antonio.

Solemn return of the Saint to the convent church follows.

Church decorations are provided by Ad1700 Allestimenti D’Errico srl.
Fireworks are handled by Ischia Pirica.
Lighting installations are provided by Luminart s.r.l. Napoli.

IMPORTANT: Along all streets where the procession passes, the faithful are invited to decorate balconies with blankets, flowers, lights, and flags. From Monday, June 1st (5–7 PM), “Saint Anthony habits” for children (up to 13 years old) can be collected at the convent to be worn during the procession.

Special thanks to everyone who generously contributed to the success of the celebration. The Friars Minor and the Celebration Committee.