You can remember your loved ones, living or deceased, with a variety of memorial candle options throughout the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia. Patrons and visitors will see your loved ones' names as they visit and offer prayers in their memory. To learn more about these options, or to express interest in purchasing one of the memorial candles, please contact us.

Annual Candles in the Lower Shrine

Candles are available in several locations throughout the Lower Shrine:

  • perimeter of the bronze statue of Saint Rita of Cascia

  • in front of the Blessed Maria Fasce fresco

  • in front of the statue of Saint Augustine of Hippo

  • in front of the statue of Saint John the Baptist

  • in front of the statue of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine

  • on either side of the relic of Saint Rita of Cascia

Candles are available to purchase annually:

One Year: $200 | Subsequent Years: $150

Votive Candles in the Upper Shrine

Weekly and monthly votive candles are also available to purchase in the Upper Shrine in front of the relic of Saint Rita of Cascia. Even though there will be no written name on these candles, the intention will be spoken aloud on the first day the candle is lit.

Votive candles are available to purchase:

Weekly: $5 | Monthly: $20

Virtual Candles: Coming Soon

Even if you aren’t able to physically join us at the Shrine to light a candle, we invite you to light a virtual candle for a loved one or for your own special intention. The virtual candles will stay lit for 24 hours and will provide you with a link to share with your friends and family.  

If you have questions or if we can assist you as you begin the process of purchasing memorial candles, please contact Ms. Yuli Saputro, the Shrine’s Branding & Marketing Associate.