# Santa Maria Goretti

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Santa Maria Goretti is a parish church in Italy, with a simple architectural presence and wheelchair access. Its simple façade marks a church shaped by neighbourhood life. The church first stood between the city and countryside, as urban growth changed the surrounding area. Its location connected parish worship with a changing local community. The parish began in 1961, and Cardinal Pellegrino consecrated the building on 16 October 1966. Its dedication honours Maria Goretti, canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1950. The modest interior gives the parish an intimate setting for prayer and baptisms. An oratory beside the church hosts sport and gatherings. A scout group founded in 1972 meets there, while a linked nursery school supports parish activities. The parish building received a visible enlargement in 2014. In 2016, the community dedicated a nearby garden to the saint and opened migrant reception services. Santa Maria Goretti brings worship, children’s activities, and community groups together under one parish roof.

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