Pastoral Visit of the Holy Father to Alessano (Lecce), in the diocese of Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca, and to Molfetta (Bari), in the diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi, on the 25th anniversary of the death of H.E. Msgr. Tonino Bello (20 April 2018) – Programme, 02.02.2018
FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2018
ALESSANO – Birthplace of H.E. Msgr. Tonino Bello (1935)
Province of Lecce, and diocese of Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca
MOLFETTA Diocese where Msgr. Bello was bishop, on the 25th anniversary of his death (1993)
Province of Bari, and diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi
7.00
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Departure by car from the Vatican
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7.30
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Departure by air from Ciampino Airport
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8.20
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Arrival at military airport of Galatina, Lecce
Logistical transfer: Departure by helicopter for Alessano
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8.30
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Landing in car park adjacent to the Cemetery of Alessano
The Holy Father is received by:
- H.E. Msgr. Vito Angiuli, bishop of Ugento
- Francesca Torsello, mayor of Alessano
The Holy Father pauses in private at the tomb of Msgr. Tonino Bello, then greets Msgr. Bello’s family members.
- In the square in front of the Cemetery: Meeting with the faithful
- Greeting from H.E. Msgr. Vito Angiuli, bishop of Ugento
- Address of the Holy Father
- The Holy Father greets a representation of faithful
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9.30
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Departure from Alessano
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10.15
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Landing in the area of the port adjacent to the Cathedral of Molfetta
The Holy Father is received by:
- H.E. Msgr. Domenico Cornacchia, bishop of Molfetta
- Tommaso Minervini, mayor of Molfetta
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10.30
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Port of Molfetta: Eucharistic Concelebration
- Homily of the Holy Father
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12.00
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Departure from the Port of Molfetta
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13.30
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Arrival at Vatican heliport
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