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La Porziuncola Nuova

 

Dedicated September 27, 2008, La Porziuncola Nuova was blessed by Cardinal William J. Levada, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. It has been declare by his Holiness Pope Benedict XVI as the Fifth Holy Site of the Catholic Church.

Come visit this beautiful 3/4 replica of the original chapel built by St. Francis and the friars more than 800 years ago. You will find a quiet space where you can just sit and pray.

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