Church of Santa Rita (Ascoli Piceno)

History of the Church of Santa Rita

Recent work on the church is documented. The parish church was damaged in the 2016 earthquake. In May 2024 the repair work was presented, which gave the church a completely renewed facade and made the building safe.

What to see in the Church of Santa Rita

The most recognizable feature outside is the facade renewed after the earthquake. Devotion to the saint is most visible during the celebrations. On those days the statue of Santa Rita is carried in procession through the streets of the neighborhood. At every Mass roses, the saint's symbolic flower, are blessed.

Visiting the Church of Santa Rita

The church is the seat of a parish, with weekday and Sunday Masses. Service times change during the year, so it is worth checking them before visiting. A Mass is a good time to visit.

The liveliest period is May. In 2026 the celebrations in honor of Santa Rita took place from 21 to 24 May, with an evening food festival (sagra) and a stage set up in the forecourt. The dates change from year to year.

Where the Church of Santa Rita is

The church stands in Brecciarolo, a hamlet of Ascoli Piceno. In front of the entrance is a forecourt, also used for the feast's events. During the 2026 feast the municipality banned parking in the forecourt and on some nearby streets, so it is worth checking traffic arrangements in advance.

Around the Church of Santa Rita

Brecciarolo is a residential area on the outskirts. To round off the day, the city's other sights are on the page about things to do in Ascoli Piceno. The program of the 2024 feast included a hike along the Bretta stream, on an old path restored by volunteers, meeting in front of the church.