As well as the Canonisation itself, there are a number of free-to-attend events in Rome - celebration concerts, a prayer vigil and an academic symposium.
There are a limited number of tickets available to attend free events in Rome. You will need to register over at newmancanonisation.com. Please only register if you fully intend to attend the event.
The Thomistic Institute at the Angelicum University is holding a one-day symposium on Saturday, 12 October, titled ‘Newman the Prophet: A Saint for Our Times’. Speakers include Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney, George Weigel, Sr. Catherine Joseph Droste O.P., Fr. Guy Nicholls, Cong Orat, Prof. Tracey Rowland and Thomas Farr. Register here.
Time and Date
14:00 – 18:00 CEST on Saturday, 12 October 2019
Location
Angelicum University, Largo Angelicum, 00184 Roma
On the eve of his canonisation, we will pray for the intercession of John Henry Newman. Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham will preside invoking the prayers of the new Saint-to-be for all those gathered in the church, and their intentions. Mrs Melissa Villalobos is attending. Maria experienced profuse bleeding during one of her pregnancies and was healed by the intercession of Cardinal Newman. This miracle was the final step in the cause for Newman’s elevation to sainthood. Register here.
Music is provided immediately after the prayer vigil in the basilica by the London Oratory Schola – Gregorian chant and polyphony. Register here.
Time and Date
19:30 – 21:30 CEST, Saturday 12 October 2019
Location
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma
John Henry Newman will be made a saint by Pope Francis. Cardinal Newman is the first English person who has lived since the 17th century officially to be recognised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Although registration is free over at newmancanonisation.com, it only secures your ticket. You must collect your ticket in Rome in the days before the canonisation. Register here.
Time and Date
10:00 CEST, Sunday 13 October 2019
Location
Saint Peter’s Square, Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano, 00193 Roma
In the tradition of the Musical Oratory of St Philip Neri, which Newman brought to England when he founded the English Oratory. A service of spiritual readings, reflections and prayers from Saint John Henry, with music provided by the London Oratory Schola in the church where St Philip is buried. Register here.
Time and Date
20:00 – 21:00 CEST, Sunday, 13 October 2019
Location
Parrocchia Santa Maria in Vallicella, 134 Via del Governo Vecchio, 00186 Roma
A Mass of Thanksgiving will take place on Monday, 14 October at the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano – also known as the Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran.
His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, will preside. Newly-installed Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, Bishop Robert Byrne C.O., will preach at the Mass. Register now.
Time and Date
10:30 – 11:30 (CEST), Monday, 14 October 2019
Location
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, 4 Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 00184 Roma
Read Bishop Byrne's full homily from the pontifical Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving for Saint John Henry Newman.
Academic symposium celebrating St John Henry Newman and his contribution to Christian life
Solemn Vespers for the canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman
