The Diocese of Toledo will host the Relic of the Heart of Saint Carlo Acutis during a three-day visit at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. The faithful are invited to venerate the relic, deepen their faith through prayer, and write prayer intentions that Msgr. Figueiredo will bring to the tomb of St. Carlo in Assisi.
Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo, promoter of St. Carlo’s cause, will offer catechesis and reflections drawn from his personal involvement in Carlo’s canonization and his book Carlo Acutis: Saint of the Young - His Life, Miracles, and Five Steps to Being a Saint.
PARISH PROMOTION:
Bulletin Announcement
Carlo Acutis: Relic of the Heart of a Modern Saint
The Diocese of Toledo is honored to welcome Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo from Assisi, Italy, with the Relic of the Heart of Saint Carlo Acutis. This is a special opportunity to venerate the relic, learn about the life and witness of Saint Carlo, and grow in faith through prayer and reflection.
Msgr. Figueiredo, promoter of Carlo’s cause and author of Carlo Acutis: Saint of the Young – His Life, Miracles, and Five Steps to Being a Saint, will share reflections on Carlo’s holiness and spiritual legacy. Inspired by Carlo’s compassion, attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for Helping Hands of St. Louis. Visitors may also write prayer intentions, which Msgr. Figueiredo will bring to Carlo’s tomb in Assisi.
Schedule of Events – Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Toledo
2535 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43610
Saturday, February 7, 2026
– Reception of the Relic: 1:30 pm
– Veneration: 2:30–4:45 pm
– Confessions: 4:00 pm
– Vigil Mass: 5:00–6:00 pm
Sunday, February 8, 2026
– Rosary: 9:00 am
– Mass: 10:00 am
– Catechesis by Msgr. Figueiredo: 11:00 am
– Veneration & blessing with the relic: 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Monday, February 9, 2026
– Mass & Catechesis for school children: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Join us in this rare and grace-filled experience to encounter the life and holiness of Saint Carlo Acutis.
Pulpit / Read-Aloud Announcement
The Diocese of Toledo is honored to welcome Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo from Assisi, Italy, with the Relic of the Heart of Saint Carlo Acutis. This is a wonderful opportunity to venerate the relic, pray, and learn about the life of this modern saint.
Msgr. Figueiredo, promoter of Carlo’s cause and author of Carlo Acutis: Saint of the Young, will offer reflections on Carlo’s holiness and spiritual legacy. Inspired by Saint Carlo’s love for the poor, you are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for Helping Hands of St. Louis. Prayer intentions can also be submitted, which will be taken to Carlo’s tomb in Assisi.
The relic will be at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, February 7–9, with times for veneration, Mass, catechesis, and confession. Don’t miss this rare chance to encounter the life and faith of Saint Carlo Acutis! Find more details at toledodiocese.org.