CONFERENCES
2nd International Conference October 17-18, 2026
Pierina Gilli: “the rag” of Rosa Mystica
PROGRAMME
First Session – SATURDAY, October 17 (Morning)
- 10:30 AM – Opening remarks and introductory greetings by Riccardo CANIATO, journalist and member of the Rosa Mystica – Fontanelle Foundation
- 11:00 AM – The Review Process of the Psychological and Pharmacological Studies on Pierina Gilli – Msgr. Marco ALBA, Diocesan Judicial Vicar and Rector of the Rosa Mystica-Mother of the Church Shrine
- 11:45 AM – Testimony by the grandnieces of Pierina Gilli
- 12:30 PM – Lunch break
Second Session – SATURDAY, October 17 (Afternoon)
- 3:00 PM – The Personal and Psychological Profile of Pierina Gilli – Prof. Dr. Silvio CIAPPI, professor of psychological disciplines, psychotherapist, forensic psychopathologist, and criminologist
- 4:00 PM – A Life Under the Guidance of Mary Rosa Mystica – Sr. Daniela DEL GAUDIO (SFI), professor of dogmatics and mariology, Director of the Observatory on Apparitions and Mystical Phenomena of the Pontifical International Marian Academy (PAMI), and Consultant to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
- 5:00 PM – Testimonies:
- Giancarlo Pagani, spiritual son of Pierina, founder of the “Rosa Mystica” prayer group of Saronno (established in Montichiari 50 years ago)
- Fr. Bruno LIBRALESSO, Orionine priest and friend of Pierina. Introduction by Benedetta Frigerio, journalist
- Giancarlo Pagani, spiritual son of Pierina, founder of the “Rosa Mystica” prayer group of Saronno (established in Montichiari 50 years ago)
- 6:00 PM – ADDRESS by H.E. Most Rev. Pierantonio TREMOLADA, Bishop of Brescia
- 6:30 PM – Holy Mass at the Shrine: Concelebration presided over by H.E. Most Rev. Pierantonio Tremolada, Bishop of Brescia
- 8:45 PM – Eucharistic Adoration at the Shrine (with readings from Pierina’s Diaries)
Third Session – SUNDAY, October 18 (Morning)
- 10:30 AM – Holy Mass at the Shrine: Concelebration presided over by Fr. Gian Matteo ROGGIO, Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette
- 11:45 AM – The “Rag” of Rosa Mystica: The Spiritual and Mystical Profile of Pierina Gilli – Dr. Riccardo CANIATO, journalist and editor of the publication of Pierina Gilli’s Diaries
- 12:45 PM – Lunch break
Fourth Session – SUNDAY, October 18 (Afternoon)
- 3:00 PM – The Everyday Holiness of Pierina Gilli and Its Ecclesiological Implication – Fr. Gian Matteo ROGGIO (M.S.), mariologist, professor at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and the Pontifical Theological Faculty Marianum
- 4:00 PM – Testimonies:
- Fr. Jean-Marc Marie André, Congregation of Holy Cross, Diocese of Le Mans
- Fr. Livio ROZZINI, Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception, Rome
- Closing Remarks
- Fr. Jean-Marc Marie André, Congregation of Holy Cross, Diocese of Le Mans
- 5:00 PM – Solemn Holy Mass at the Shrine, presided over by H.E. Most Rev. Giovanni D’ERCOLE, Bishop Emeritus of Ascoli Piceno
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Proceedings of the First International Conference, October 11-12, 2025 Marian apparitions of Rosa Mystica: what is the gift for the Church and the world?
Speech by His Excellency Mons. Tremolada, BISHOP of BRESCIA
“The apparition of Mary in Montichiari in the judgment of the Church. The process of discernment that led to the recognition of Nihil obstat.”
Msgr. Marco Alba, rector of the Sanctuary of Rosa Mystica-Mother of the Church
“My memories of Pierina Gilli”
Marisa Tanzini, President of the Rosa Mystica Fontanelle Foundation
“Rosa Mystica, from Fatima to Montichiari. Message and meaning.”
Father Serafino Tognetti, monk of the Community of the Children of God, scholar of spirituality and mysticism
A reflection on Pierina Gilli’s practices of Christian and sacramental life and on the sacramental aspects of Montichiari’s message, in particular on the common priesthood and intercession.
By Edward McNamara LC
“Pierina Gilli, Witness of the Kingdom. Analysis of some aspects of her spirituality”
Alberta Maria Putti, Pontifical Gregorian University, ROME
“The theological message of the Marian apparitions of Rosa Mystica, Mother of the Church”
Sister Daniela del Gaudio, Mariologist, member of the board of directors of the Pontifical International Marian Academy (PAMI) and member of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
“The special devotions requested by Maria Rosa Mystica in Montichiari”
Riccardo Caniato, journalist, Maria Rosa Mystica Foundation
“Theological significance of the devotions requested in Montichiari and their conformity with the Doctrine and Tradition of the Church”
Father Florian Rodero, Mariologist, Professor Emeritus of Mariology
“Rosa Mystica, Mother of priestly vocations and special consecration”
Father Pedro Barrajon, theologian, rector of the UER-European University of Rome
