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Anne's Blog / Special Events

Eremo delle Carceri: an Assisi Mountain Retreat

April 14, 2021

At over 2500 feet above sea level on the wooded slopes of Mount Subasio backdropping Assisi….….the retreat of San Francesco,... View article

In Narni’s Church of San Francesco, Endless Discoveries

April 7, 2021

Esteemed biographer of Assisi’s San Francesco,  Paul Sabatier, once wrote, “It seems that St. Francis had a special affection for... View article

La Rocca di Narni: Papal Power Reigns

April 4, 2021

During the late 9th to early 10th century, Narni was both a stronghold of, and threatened by, the Saracens –... View article

In Narni, La Corsa all’Anello Gives Life to the Past

April 2, 2021

The Umbrian medieval hill town of Narni hides countless wonders and a visit there should include the discovery of them.... View article

Narni: Where Majesty Hides Roman Treasures

April 1, 2021

Perched on a rocky outcrop in southern Umbria, Narni captivates many a visitor nowadays. As of 299 B.C., the Romans... View article

Narni’s Cathedral of San Giovenale: a Setting of Splendor

March 29, 2021

In Italy, the patron saints of cities, towns and villages are feted with joy, emotion,grande passione – and splendid celebratory events... View article

Narni’s Underground: an Angelic Find

March 26, 2021

In a recent telephone chat with Roberto Nini,  we reminisced about our first meeting. In 1997, I had taken the... View article

Holy Saturday in Umbria: Cheese Bread Blessings

March 17, 2021

Yes, there can be “egg hunts” even in Umbria for Easter – but actually, prior to Easter. Finding the eggs... View article

Easter Sunday in Bevagna: a Dashing Christ

March 16, 2021

Yes, Christ dashes in Bevagna on Easter Sunday – quite literally. That is, the Cristo risorto (“Risen Christ”), Bevagna’s treasured... View article

Assisi’s Good Friday Morning Procession: Remembered

March 14, 2021

I hadn’t missed Assisi’s evocative morning Good Friday procession in years.  Until last year, due to COVID restrictions. And, anime’... View article

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