A double event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, as part of the celebrations honoring Saint Joseph, the patron saint of Bagheria.
The schedule includes: at 5:30 PM at the Mother Church (Chiesa Madre), the Holy Rosary; at 6:00 PM at the Mother Church, Holy Mass with newlywed couples from 2025–2026.
At 6:30 PM, the Martorana-Fumagalli Hall at Villa Butera will host the presentation ceremony for the “San Giuseppe Lavoratore” (Saint Joseph the Worker) award. This honor was established by the municipal administration led by Mayor Filippo Maria Tripoli to recognize fellow citizens who have distinguished themselves in fields such as work, science, journalism, culture, art, and craftsmanship, thereby bringing renown to Bagheria at both national and international levels.
The day’s events will continue at 9:30 PM in Piazza Madrice with open rehearsals for the second edition of the “Città di Bagheria” (City of Bagheria) Award, under the artistic direction of Pippo Balistreri.
Special guests for the musical evening will be SANTI FRANCESI, the musical duo consisting of Alessandro De Santis and Mario Francese.