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"The Little Lourdes of Italy" — Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows

"The Little Lourdes of Italy" — Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows

By: Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows — Castelpetroso
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 Welcome to "The Little Lourdes of Italy" — the official podcast of the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows in Castelpetroso, Molise. Your guide is Danny Cicchino — born and raised in Castelpetroso, transplanted in New Jersey, devoted to keeping alive the bond between the Italian diaspora and this extraordinary place. Since 1888, pilgrims have come from across the world to this hidden gem of southern Italy. Join Danny as he tells the story of its apparitions, its people, and its miracles. Your invitation to discover one of Italy's most beloved Marian shrines. www.santuarioaddolorata.it/en/Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows — Castelpetroso
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  • Episode 1 — Roots

    Episode 1 — Roots
    Apr 12 2026

    My name is Danny Cicchino. I was born in Castelpetroso, a small village in Molise, southern Italy — and I grew up in New Jersey. All my life, I’ve carried this place in my heart.

    In this first episode, I tell you who I am, why I’m making this podcast, and what happened on a rocky mountainside in 1888 that changed everything — when two peasant women named Fabiana Cecchino and Serafina Valentino saw something no one was prepared to believe.

    This is the story of the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows — the Little Lourdes of Italy.

    🔗 Official website:www.santuarioaddolorata.it/en/

    📧 Contact:comunicazione@santuarioaddolorata.it

    🎤 A production of theBasilica Minore dell’Addolorata, Castelpetroso (IS), Italy
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