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Francesca La Rosa Lenten Retreat at Most Blessed Sacrament, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Francesca LaRosa will be at Most Blessed Sacrament Church (787 Franklin Lake Road) in Franklin Lakes, NJ, on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7pm when she will lead a spiritual journey through the Stations of the Cross.
A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Francesca is an award-winning Catholic composer, singer, and speaker whose word-for-word Psalm settings are sung in churches around the world.
With her husband David, a music producer and videographer, she launched a YouTube channel with over 12 million views. Her music is featured on the Hallow app, Sirius XM’s The Catholic Channel, and EWTN.
Named Best New Singer at the Catholic Music Awards by the Vatican Dicastries for Evangelization and Communications, Francesca has performed at major events including the Catholic Music Awards, the National Eucharistic Congress, and the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Francesca’s deep faith, energetic spirit, and beautiful heart continue to captivate audiences around the world. Please mark your calendars and spread the word! Refreshments and a meet and greet with Francesca will take place in the Community Room in the church at the event’s conclusion.
