We express our sincere gratitude to Bishop Pierantonio because, in line with the actions of his predecessors who authorized the celebration of public worship at Fontanelle from 2001 onwards, he has personally taken to heart the experience of faith and prayer that has arisen at the Fontanelle and the human and spiritual story of Pierina Gilli: cultivating a constant dialogue with the competent bodies of the Apostolic See, he has thus assumed responsibility for wider and deeper pastoral choices and investigations, in view of the good of the thousands of pilgrims who come every year to these places at the feet of the Mother of the Lord, in search of consolation and help.

The two titles that will be attributed to this diocesan shrine, Rosa Mistica -Mother of the Church, are inseparably united by the tradition of prayer and piety with which the Mother of the Lord is unceasingly invoked in these places and in many other parts of the world where this cult has spread. They will continue to indicate to us the tenderness and love with which Mary wants to embrace all humanity, caring above all for her suffering children and souls consecrated to the love of her Son Jesus.

With hearts full of joy and gratitude we prepare to live intensely these moments of Grace that will accompany the celebrations of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, particularly felt and participated in at the Fontanelle especially during the Hour of Grace, and we invoke a great prayer of intercession from all the faithful and devotees of Mystic Rose so that every step is lived in obedience to the will of the Lord and the authority of the Church, contemplating the fruits that the Spirit continues to give to his Church.