Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain – On November 29th, Barcelona will witness one of the Archdioceses’ most prominent religious events of the year: the Jubilee Procession of Hopes. This gathering is expected to unite hundreds of faithful and will mark the grand finale of the Jubilee of Hope. The day, dedicated to prayer and a public display of faith, will infuse life and devotion into some of the city’s most iconic central streets.
Four Brotherhoods to Join the Procession
The procession will feature the Marian images from four distinct brotherhoods:
- Jesús del Gran Poder and Esperanza Macarena from Barcelona.
- Santísimo Cristo Redentor and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad from Badalona.
- Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno and Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza from Mataró.
- Santísimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte and María Santísima de la Esperanza Macarena from Cornellá.
The religious floats are scheduled to depart from San Agustín Parish at 5:30 PM, making their way towards the Basilica of La Merced. At the basilica, the image of Barcelona’s patroness will emerge to greet the procession and join the planned events.
Jubilee Indulgence and Cardinal’s Prayer
Upon their arrival at the basilica, participants will have the opportunity to receive the Jubilee, a spiritual grace granted within the framework of the Jubilee year. The ceremony will be presided over by Cardinal Juan José Omella, Archbishop of Barcelona, who will lead a prayer in honor of the brotherhoods and the faithful present, as reported by CofradíasTV.
Following this act, the brotherhoods will embark on their return journey to San Agustín.
Eve of the Procession: Thanksgiving Mass and Official Proclamation
On the eve of the procession, November 28th, San Agustín Parish will host a Thanksgiving Mass, followed by the official proclamation at 8:00 PM. This address will be delivered by Seville-based journalist Antonio Silva.
Manuel Zamora, director of the Diocesan Secretariat of Brotherhoods and Confraternities, explained that the initiative aims to demonstrate a living, accessible, and present faith in public life.
Zamora emphasized that the procession will be a visible and multitudinous event in the heart of Barcelona, a city where, despite its increasing secularization, a deep-rooted tradition of brotherhoods persists. “It is important to openly show our Christian joy. Every procession is good news,” he affirmed.
Barcelona Joins Other Spanish Dioceses
With this procession, Barcelona aligns itself with other Spanish dioceses-such as Seville, Malaga, and Valladolid-which have concluded the Jubilee of Hope with public acts of faith. This demonstration of unity and devotion reinforces the spiritual significance of this Jubilee year.
Source: elconfidencialdigital.com
