Show on Bernadette, Holi concert… Grand program for the Treille celebrations in Lille

From September 24 to October 2, 2022, Lille Cathedral and the diocese of Lille offer a renewed program around the celebrations in honor of Notre-Dame de la Treille, patron saint of the City, of the diocese of Lille. With: a revived novena, a concert, a show straight from Lourdes!

How to make Notre-Dame de la Treille even better known in the diocese of Lille, and also in the city? Every year, festivals of the Treille take place, with various animations. This year, their program is even grander!

In memory of 1634

It is no coincidence that early October was chosen to relaunch the novena to Notre-Dame de la Treille, which had been forgotten for at least 15 years.

“These celebrations commemorate the strong act of Jean Le Vasseur, mayor (that is to say mayor) of the city of Lille who in October 1634 officially dedicated the city to Notre-Dame de la Treille” recalls Thomas Sanchez, cultural manager of the city. “Also, the Countess Marguerite of Flanders instituted festivals in honor of Notre-Dame de la Treille in the 13th century”.

Several events and groups are taking part in the Treille festival program this year.

The Village of Joy, concert, show

Saturday September 24 at 11 a.m.: opening mass for the Feasts of Notre-Dame de la Treille presided over by Father Bruno Mary, rector of the cathedral and Canon Christian Portier, dean of the Chapter (novena, preaching by Mgr Podvin). 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Confessions.

From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Village de la Joie (entertainment for the whole family) and open stage (free access). At 4.30 p.m.: pilgrimage of mothers whose children are ill or have a disability. At 8 p.m.: concert by Holi and his friends.

Sunday 25 at 11 a.m.: back-to-school mass for the Hospitality of Lourdes in the Diocese of Lille presided over by their chaplain, Father Patrick Delécluse (novena, preaching by Bishop Podvin). At 3 p.m.: “Bernadette de Soubirous” recital (part of the famous show produced in Lourdes for 2 years!).

Several Marian sanctuaries involved

Monday 26 at 5 p.m.: Rosary meditation led by the sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Marlière in Tourcoing. At 5.30 p.m.: vespers service followed by mass (novena, preaching by Bishop Podvin).

Tuesday 27 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: confessions; at 5 p.m.: meditation on the rosary led by the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame des Dunes in Dunkirk; at 5.30 p.m.: vespers office followed by mass.

Also with students

Wednesday 28 at 5 p.m.: Rosary meditation led by the Notre-Dame de Pitié sanctuary in La Bassée; at 5.30 p.m.: office of vespers followed by mass; at 7 p.m.: back-to-school mass for students and young professionals with the diocesan youth ministry service; 8:30 p.m.: “Open Church Festival”, forum of Catholic Action associations and movements (free access).

Thursday 29 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: confessions; at 5 p.m.: Rosary meditation led by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Visitation in Bollezeele; 5:30 p.m.: Vespers office followed by mass.

Friday 30 at 5 p.m.: Rosary meditation led by the Notre-Dame du Fief sanctuary in Bailleul; at 5.30 p.m.: vespers office followed by mass (novena, preaching by Father Bruno Mary); at 7:30 p.m.: “Botticelli and Picasso, a look at mother and child: from the Madonna to today’s mother”lecture given by Isabelle Lefèbvre, art historian (free access).

Gardening and spirituality

Saturday 1er october at 11 a.m.: mass (novena, preaching by Canon Christian Portier); at 12 p.m.: event around a ” massive “ and common prayer (see box opposite), in the square Arnauld Chillon, organized by the diocesan services For Christian Unity and Integral Ecology, as part of the Month for Creation.

From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: confessions; at 6.30 p.m.: concert-performance of the Tournai polyphonic mass (14th century) by the Ensemble Arum Triphyllum (free access); at 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.: Urban Trail in Lille makes a stopover by the cathedral.

Tournaisians take part

Sunday 2 at 10.30 a.m.: reception of pilgrims at Notre-Dame de la Treille (inter-diocesan pilgrimage of the dioceses of Lille and Tournai in Belgium, partnership between the 2 cathedrals). At 11 a.m.: Mass in honor of the Solemnity of Notre-Dame de la Treille presided over by Mgr Harpigny, Bishop of Tournai (novena, preaching by the Bishop of Tournai). At 12:15 p.m.: blessing of the City of Lille and the diocese of Lille from the “upper square” of the cathedral.

At 12:30 p.m.: aperitif on the forecourt. At 2.30 p.m.: guided tour of the cathedral for pilgrims from Tournai. At 3.30 p.m.: pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de la Treille (stations in the cathedral). At 4.30 p.m.: procession and Marian office with veneration of the statue of Notre-Dame de la Treille.

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