Saint Rita of Cascia statue, Religious statue in Santa Cruz, Brazil

Saint Rita of Cascia statue is a religious sculpture on Mount Carmel in Santa Cruz, Brazil. It rises on a tall concrete base and carries a large halo hovering above the figure.

Construction began in November 2007 and lasted until June 2010, when the inauguration took place. The build cost roughly 6 million reais and changed the surrounding area completely.

Santa Rita of Cascia has been the patron saint of Santa Cruz since the first chapel was built in her honour in 1825. Her feast runs from 13 to 22 May and closes on her day, 22 May, with Mass and a procession led by the Archbishop of Natal; over 60,000 pilgrims come to the town. The programme also includes races, music shows, bicycle rides and cavalcades, and a second pilgrimage, the Romaria da Gratidão, is held on 12 October.

The statue stands on Monte Carmelo near the BR-226, inland in Santa Cruz, with no coast in view. A cable car linking the Mother Church to the sanctuary was begun in 2014 and was still under construction in May 2025. The sanctuary is managed by the Parish of Santa Rita de Cássia, Archdiocese of Natal.

This sculpture is taller than Cristo Redentor in Rio and ranks as the largest Catholic statue worldwide. Its position on the summit makes it visible from many parts of town, especially in clear weather.