Shrine of Mary Help of Christians - Don Bosco, Upper Hill

Shrine of Mary Help of Christians - Don Bosco, Upper Hill The Shrine of Mary Help of Christians (SMHC) is both a Catholic Shrine and a Parish under the management of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

This is a Catholic Church run by the Salesians of Don Bosco. Mass Times: Monday to Friday 7.15am, 1.15 pm 6.00pm (Both in English) Saturday 7.15 am and 6.00 pm. Sunday 7.15am (English), 9.15am (English) and 11.30am (Swahili), 5:00pm (English)

03/06/2026
Day 7 (Last Day):  At the Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore 🙏✨ The oldest Marian shrine in Rome, built in 432 AD and rich i...
30/05/2026

Day 7 (Last Day): At the Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore 🙏✨ The oldest Marian shrine in Rome, built in 432 AD and rich in sacred history. Home to the Holy Crib relic, believed to be from the manger of Baby Jesus,and the resting place of 7 popes, including Pope Francis. This basilica stands as a powerful witness of faith through the centuries. Our pilgrims were blessed to celebrate Mass here in the traditional ad orientem (the practice of the priest and congregation facing the same direction (historically toward the liturgical east) during worship).

Pilgrims walked through the Vatican Museums, where faith, history, and art come together in a journey of devotion and wo...
30/05/2026

Pilgrims walked through the Vatican Museums, where faith, history, and art come together in a journey of devotion and wonder.

Day 6: The pilgrims visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican. During the his Wednesday General Audience at St. Peter’s Sq...
27/05/2026

Day 6: The pilgrims visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican.

During the his Wednesday General Audience at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV focused his message on the 1963 Vatican II document Sacrosanctum Concilium. He taught that the liturgy must progress and remain relevant to modern times while honoring sound tradition, emphasizing that liturgical renewal serves as a powerful, unifying driving force for global evangelization.

Key Themes of the Address:
1. Tradition Meets Renewal: The Pope reminded pilgrims that liturgical changes; such as the use of vernacular languages—were designed to encourage active participation. He noted that preserving healthy tradition while allowing the liturgy to develop brings the faithful closer together. He also mentioned that some aspects of the liturgy are divinely instituted and therefore can’t be changed.

2. A True Epiphany: He stressed that the liturgy is not merely a formality; it sustains the faithful and acts as a “true epiphany of the Church in prayer”.

Pope’s message courtesy of

Day 5: Pilgrims at Orvieto Cathedral, the heart of the Corpus Christi story. It was here that the Eucharistic miracle of...
27/05/2026

Day 5: Pilgrims at Orvieto Cathedral, the heart of the Corpus Christi story. It was here that the Eucharistic miracle of Bolsena inspired the Feast of Corpus Christi — a powerful reminder of faith, presence, and belief. ⛪️🙏✨

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Upper Hill

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 07:00 - 14:00

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