SSF Anglican Chaplaincy, Assisi, Italy
The main purpose of our presence in Assisi is to represent Anglican Franciscans among the many other Franciscan groups here. We also provide a chaplaincy to people resident in this part of Umbria and visitors; a service that is still in its infancy but gaining in importance as more and more people from the British Isles move to this part of Italy. There is a service in English every Sunday and on major holy days in the Chapel of San Leonardo on the Piazzetta Garibaldi.
Thousands of people come to Assisi every year, for many different reasons: whether they come for the medieval atmosphere, for the architecture and frescoes, or with a more directly religious purpose of visiting the Franciscan shrines, all are pilgrims of one kind or another.
They all want to know who and what inspired the buildings and thereby enrich their pilgrimage. The chaplaincy can often assist in providing some background history and information, directing people to the many places of interest, leading informal walking tours, and by helping to find accommodation.
There is normally just one First Order Friar in Assisi, and he is always happy to have company - whether people come for visits, or with the aim of assisting in the work of the chaplaincy, or to relieve him when he has to be away.
The flat has three bedrooms, one single and one double and one for the resident friar. One side room functions as the chapel.
For those who know Assisi: the Vicolo Pallarani runs from the Corso Mazzini to the Via San Gabriele dell'Addolorata, and is near the little shops and the main piazza. The vicolo is all steps, so there is no motorised traffic.
A suitable place can usually be found where female priests may celebrate the Eucharist.
Anglican Chaplaincy,
Vicolo Pallarani 5
06081 Assisi (PG)
ITALY
E-mail thomasanthonyssf@franciscans.org.uk
Phone Code to Italy (+39) Telephone 075 816 887