San Rocco in Senise: faith, art and memory meeting on April 19, 2026

San Rocco in Senise: faith, art and memory meeting

On Sunday 19 April 2026 at 18:30, the Ex Council Chamber of the San Francesco Monumental Complex in Senise will host the event "San Rocco – Faith, Art and Memory", promoted by the European Association Friends of San Rocco. The initiative combines religious reflection, historical-artistic insights and communal memory.

Program and speakers

The evening includes institutional greetings, expert contributions and symbolic moments linked to popular devotion. Confirmed participants include:

• Eleonora Castronuovo – Mayor of Senise (institutional greetings)
• Rocco Domenico Amendolara – President of the Senise Group
• Moderator: Francesco Addolorato (journalist)
• Interventions by ecclesiastical and cultural representatives, including Mons. Domenico Sigalini and Fratel Costantino De Bellis
• Scholarly contributions from Dr. Francesco Antonio Marcone, Prof. Tina Polisciano and Maestro Fernando Mario Paonessa

Donation and screening

A key moment of the event will be the donation to the Iconographic Museum of Senise of a bronze sculpture depicting Saint Roch, offered in memory of Lucia Gioia. The ceremony will be followed by the screening of a docu-film about San Rocco to provide historical and spiritual context.

Why attend

This appointment offers a chance to rediscover the spiritual and artistic heritage connected to the veneration of San Rocco, promote dialogue between institutions, parishes and cultural associations, and enhance local testimony through donations and cultural contributions.

Venue: Ex Council Chamber, San Francesco Monumental Complex, Senise (PZ), Italy.

Date: 19 April 2026 • Start time: 18:30