Welcome

to the St. Rita Shrine Chapel

Served by Augustinian Friars since 1907

Watch a Welcome Video from our Shrine Director, Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

Event Schedule

Join us as we celebrate. Our monthly Novena Mass & Prayers take place the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm central at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel and streaming live online. The opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available starting at 6:00pm.

2026 Novena Schedule

Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.

January 1st, February 5th, March 5th, Wednesday, April 1st, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, December 3rd

Solemn Novena of Preparation
May 13th – May 21st – 7:00p.m.

Solemn Feast of St. Rita of Cascia
May 22nd – 10:00a.m. and 7:00p.m.

Novena Prayers Here

This is My Body: First Communion Retreat

The Fourth Annual First Communion Retreat will take place on Saturday March 21, 2026 or Saturday April 18, 2026. Both retreats start at 9:00am and conclude by noon.

Read 2025 Event Recap

Watch our most recent Novena Mass here:

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