St. Patrick’s Day Mass & Reception: Tuesday, March 17, at 10am
Though we are now the American Parish in Rome, we continue the tradition followed by the Irish Augustinians and host the Mass for the Solemnity of St. Patrick, which is a very important event for the Irish (and friends of Ireland) in Rome and is normally very well attended so we are expecting a full Church. Following tradition our parishioners will host and provide a reception after the Mass in Tara Hall. We need roughly 20-25 parishioners to bring delicious potluck finger foods (small sandwiches, cookies, pizzette, hors d’oeuvres, crostate, small pastries etc) and we need about 10 adults to help set up, serve and cleanup. If you can help in any way please contact Hiroko Sasaki (hiroko.sasaki67@gmail.com) or Laura De Stefano (lauraclaire.destefano@gmail.com )There are also signup sheets at the Visitors Desk. We need your commitment by March 13 at the latest. Please help us!!!
Rice Bowl 2026
This year our Ecumenical Lenten fund raising effort will direct its funds to support the Nourishing Minds Project, whose mission is to provide all primary school children in the Ekwendeni area of Malawi with a cup of porridge each school day. Their goal is to create a sustainable project, involving the local communities. For more detailed information see the flyers and giving envelopes at the Visitors Desk.
Our next Children’s Liturgy of the Word
is Sunday, March 8, at 10:30 AM.
And our next Teen Mass
is Sunday, March 8, at 5:00 PM. All are welcome to all of these liturgies
For information about our programs and events during Lent, including the days of the Masses at the Stational Churches, go to: https://stpatricksamericanrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LentwithStPatricksCommunity.pdf
Lenten Spiritual Walking Tours with Fr. Greg/Fr. Matt:
Four Monday mornings in March.
Please note that the tour on Monday, March 9, starts 30 minutes earlier, at 9:00 AM in the Piazza della Repubblica, when we will visit the Synagogue of Rome and the Jewish Museum. Total cost for this tour is 30 euros. Resevations are necessary no later than 12 Noon, March 8. Write to: gapparcel@paulist.org or see him after Mass today!! Limited space! Current Identification (Passport or carta d’identià) are also required.
On March 16 we will visit the Churches near Piazza della Repubblica, and on March 23 Father Matt will lead a tour of the Basilica of Santa Pudenzina, Santa Prassede, and Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti.
Requested Donation is 10 Euro for each tour (except for the Synagogue of Rome. For itineraries, please see flyers at Visitors Desk.)
The Prayer Request Book
is now located outside the St. Brigid Chapel, you will find a Book in which you can list your requests for prayer for an individual or family whom you would like our prayer group to pray for each month.
Once a month (the first Monday of each month) we will visit a Church in Rome and pray for these intentions together in silent prayer.) If you are interested in participating in this group, please write to Linda Behnke at lindabinrome@gmail.com
Schedule for the Triduum:
Holy Thursday: April 2: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 6:00 PM. Good Friday: April 3: Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 6:00 PM. Holy Saturday: April 4: Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 PM. Easter Sunday: April 5: Masses at 9:00 and 10:30 AM.
The Young Adults at St. Patrick’s Group
is a monthly gathering for Catholics in their 20s and 30s. These happen on the Third Tuesday of the Month. The next one is March 17. Led by Deacon Brendan Parlett, the group will meet for prayer in a special Church, followed by a social and guest speaker at a local tavern/restaurant. For more information, please write to Deacon Brendan at bparlett@pnac.org Following one US model, “Theology on Tap” here we are calling it Theology alla Spina. Tell your friends!
Stational Churches during Lent
There has been a long tradition in Rome of celebrating Mass in the 40 Stational Churches of Rome during the Season of Lent. Masses in English are at 7:00 AM and in Italian in late afternoon (see Italian schedule as time varies).
Third Week of Lent:
Monday, March 9: Chiesa Nuova; Tuesday, March 10: Sant Pudenziana; Wednesday, March 11: Sta. Maria dell’Anima; Thursday, March 12: Ss. Cosma e Damiano; Friday, March 13: San Lorenzo in Lucina; Saturday, March 14: S. Maria della Vittoria (at 8:00 AM)
Registered Yet?
If you are new in the parish, we would love to know who you are and would ask you to register. You can go directly to our website https://stpatricksamericanrome.org/community/parish/ and register on our parishioner form.
Facebook Page: St. Patrick’s Catholic American Parish in Rome
Our Financial Needs
The American parish of St. Patrick’s does not receive financial support from the Vatican, the US or other religious institutions. We depend on the generosity of our parishioners and visitors to help us continue our ministries and weekly operating expenses. Would you consider making a one time donation of 20 Euros (or $20 US) or more? We appreciate whatever assistance you can give us. You can also make a donation via bank transfer or bonifico to St. Patrick’s (CHIESA DI S. PATRIZIO A VILLA LUDOVISI) account at Credem bank: IT35D 03032 03201 01000 0005028. Or you can make a donation via Paypal, with your debit or credit card, through the Parish website dedicated page (scan below). Thank you for your presence and generosity.
You can also make a donation via bank transfer or bonifico to St. Patrick’s (see donation page). Or you can make a donation via Paypal, with your debit or credit card, through the Parish website dedicated page. US Dollar checks should be made out to: The Paulist Fathers and we can give you a tax deductible letter at the end of the year. You can give by going directly to our Donation page: https://stpatricksamericanrome.org/donate/
We appreciate whatever assistance you can give us. Thank you for your presence and generosity.