Historic Visit of the Heart Relic of St. Carlo Acutis
HISTORIC VISIT OF THE HEART RELIC OF ST. CARLO ACUTIS TO OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL PARISH IN NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY
November 15–17 | A Three-Day Celebration of Faith, Prayer, and Veneration
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Nutley, New Jersey, joyfully announces the historic visit of the Major First-Class Heart Relic (Pericardium) of St. Carlo Acutis, arriving from Assisi, Italy, for three days of prayer, Eucharistic celebrations, and public veneration on Nov. 15–17.
Under the theme “Heart to Heart with St. Carlo Acutis,” this extraordinary spiritual event will offer Catholics throughout New Jersey and neighboring states a special opportunity to deepen their faith, renew their devotion to the Holy Eucharist, and seek the intercession of one of the Church’s most inspiring young saints.
The visiting relic is the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the human heart. As a first-class relic associated with St. Carlo Acutis, it offers the faithful a tangible connection to the life and witness of this young saint.
Three Days of Prayer and Veneration
Sunday, November 15, 2026
- 9:15 a.m. — Holy Mass
- 11:45 a.m. — Outdoor Procession and Solemn Welcome of the Relic
- 12:15 p.m. — Solemn Welcome Mass, with Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo
- 2:15–3:30 p.m. — Public Veneration
Monday, November 16, 2026
- 10 a.m. — Holy Mass
- 11:15 a.m.–2:45 PM — Public Veneration and Confessions
- 5:30 p.m. — Spiritual Talk by Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo
- 6:30 p.m. — Evening Mass
- 7:30–9 p.m. — Veneration, Eucharistic Adoration, Prayer, and Confessions
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- 8–11:30 a.m. — Public Veneration
- 12 Noon — Holy Mass
- 1:15–1:45 p.m. — Public Veneration
- 2 p.m. — Holy Rosary and Spiritual Talk
- 2:30–2:55 p.m. — Final Veneration
- 3 p.m. — Solemn Benediction and Closing Ceremony
Rev. Paciano Alexander B. Barbieto, S.T.L., Pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, extends a heartfelt invitation to bishops, priests, deacons, religious communities, parishioners, Catholic schools, youth groups, families, and all the faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Newark, neighboring dioceses, and beyond.
Priests are especially invited to concelebrate at the scheduled Masses, assist in hearing confessions, and accompany their parishioners for the veneration of the relic.
Young people, in particular, are encouraged to participate and discover the inspiring example of a teenager who embraced the challenges of modern life while placing Jesus Christ at the center of everything he did.
Open to the public. For more information:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
973-667-258o
Additional Details
Venue Location - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
