October 7, 2026 – October 19, 2026 · Campi Salentina (LE)
Campi Salentina celebrates its Patron Saint, the Madonna della Mercede, with a solemn festival from October 7th to 19th, 2026. The program includes religious ceremonies, processions, floral tributes, guided tours, and musical performances. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the deep traditions and devotion of the Salento community.
Join us for a rich program of events: 📅 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7th 6:30 PM: Mother Church, Rosary and Holy Mass presided over by Don GIANMARCO ERRICO. TRANSFER OF THE MADONNA'S STATUE to her Church, passing through Piazza Libertà, via Taranto, via Santa Filomena, piazzetta San Pietro, via Luca Rosati, via Madonna della Mercede. 📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by catechists and presided over by Fra IPPAZIO NICHIL Ofm cap. 📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by the Apostolate of Prayer and presided over by Fra ANTONIO MATTIA Ofm. 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th 4:30 PM: Floral tribute to the Madonna by the catechism children. 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by the Word group and presided over by Fra ANGELO DE PADOVA Ofm. 📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th Holy Masses: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM. 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by OFS, Gi.Fra, and Araldini, presided over by Fra RUGGIERO DORONZO, Provincial Minister of the Ofm Capuchins of Puglia. 📅 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by the San Pio prayer group and presided over by Don RICCARDO CALABRESE. 📅 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by the Divine Mercy group and presided over by Fra TOMMASO MIANULLI Ofm cap. 📅 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14th 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by the Cavalieri Madonna della Mercede and presided over by Padre NUNZIO MASIELLO mercedario. 📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by Caritas and presided over by Fra MIRCO MY Ofm cap. 8:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration animated by the Franciscan Family. 📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th 6:15 PM: Holy Rosary, Vespers, and Holy Mass animated by the Mamma Bella community and presided over by Padre POMPILIO DAMIANO. 8:00 PM: 'RACCONTAMI LA FIERA' (Tell Me About the Fair) in collaboration with the local Pro Loco. Free guided tour starting from the Chiesa Madonna della Mercede, led by Floriana Maci. 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th 4:00 PM: 'RACCONTAMI LA FIERA' in collaboration with the local Pro Loco. Guided tour starting from the 'Fontana di don Pippi', led by Floriana Maci. 6:00 PM: Holy Mass in the church square. Procession: Via Squinzano - Viale N. Di Palma - Corso Italia - Via Dante - Piazza N. Quarta - Via Croce - Via Taranto - Via Della Vittoria - Via Maremonti - Via Della Repubblica - Via Tripoli - Via A. Trevisi - Via San Francesco - Piazzetta San Pietro - Via L. Rosati - Via Squinzano. SINGING OF THE SALVE REGINA (at the Chiesetta Madonna della Mercede) Music: Antonio Cappello, Soprano: Gloria Giurgola, Band: Città di Rutigliano, Conductor: Maestro Gaetano Cellamara. FIREWORKS DISPLAY to open the festival. 📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18th Holy Masses: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM. 9:00 PM: Musical performance at the Chiesetta Madonna della Mercede: 'BALLA LIVE e CICCIO RICCIO'. 📅 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th Holy Masses: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. 6:00 PM: Holy Mass.