Santa Maria Addolorata, Catholic church in Collatino, Rome, Italy
Santa Maria Addolorata is a church in Rome's Collatino district, situated at the intersection of Viale della Serenissima and Viale della Venezia Giulia. The building displays modern Catholic architecture and is located at Via della Venezia Giulia 134.
The church was established in 1958 through a decree by Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara, making it a parish center for the growing Collatino district. This creation made it an important religious focal point for the expanding neighborhood.
The church is named for Our Lady of Sorrows, a Marian title tied to the feast of 15 September. Its parish was set up in 1958 by Cardinal Vicar Clemente Micara with the decree Quartum iam annum, first run by the Servants of the Poor Missionaries and, since 1987, by diocesan clergy. Since 14 February 2015 it has been a titular church, its cardinal protector the Thai bishop Kriengsak Kovitvanit.
The church stands at the corner of Viale della Serenissima and Viale della Venezia Giulia in the Collatino district. A flight of steps leads up to the three entrance portals, and the bell tower has an internal staircase visible from outside. The parish has been run by diocesan clergy of Rome since 1987.
Pope Francis elevated the church to titular status in 2015, a rare distinction given to only select churches in Rome. This elevation highlights its growing importance in Rome's ecclesiastical life.
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