Celebrating the Canonization of Saint Carlo Acutis - Gorham

St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Westbrook invites the faithful to gather for a celebration of the canonization of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, while announcing plans for a chapel that will be dedicated to him. The celebration will be held on April 27, beginning at 2 p.m. at St. Anne Church, 299 Main Street in Gorham. The canonization will have taken place earlier that day in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Italy (10:30 a.m. in Rome / 4:30 a.m. in Maine).

Celebration schedule: 

4:30 am View the Canonization of Carlo Acutis live on the EWTN television network at home.

2:00 pm Gather in the church for a welcome and introduction by Fr. Lou followed by a viewing of a video on the life of Carlo Acutis produced by EWTN media.

2:30 pm Move to the Veneration Chapel Site for a presentation about the chapel by Fr. Lou.

3:00 pm Sunday Mass in the Veneration Chapel.

4:00 pm Pizza supper reception in St. Anne Church Hall with videotape of the canonization Mass in Rome.

There is no cost for the supper reception, but please confirm your attendance and RSVP (acceptances only) is most appreciated for planning purposes. [email protected]