St. Maria Goretti major relics coming to Tulsa

August 14, 2015 - For the first time ever, the major relics of St. Maria Goretti will be brought from Italy to the United States where they will visit 25 Dioceses in 16 states before making a final pilgrimage to the Diocese of Tulsa November 11 through the 13th.

Designed as a prelude to Pope Francis’ “Year of Mercy,” the body of St. Maria will arrive in the United States on September 16th.  “What begins in September is a profound catechesis on the meaning of forgiveness,” explained Bishop Edward Slattery “and thus a real preparation for the Church in the U.S. to celebrate the coming Jubilee of Mercy. She is what Pope Francis wants the Church to become.” 

In Tulsa, the relics will be brought to six locations where Mass will be celebrated and Fr. Martins, C.C., will give presentations on her life and martyrdom.

Here's the schedule:

Tuesday, Nov. 10

-St. Therese Parish, Collinsville, noon-4p.m.

-Holy Family Cathedral, 6 p.m. - 7 a.m. with veneration and confession throughout the night
 

Wednesday, Nov. 11

-Bishop Kelley High School, 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

-Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Spanish Mass)
 

Thursday, Nov. 12

-St. John Parish, McAlester, time TBA

-Oklahoma State Penitentiary, pending and not open to the public