Information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies since 1927
Huesca (Agenzia Fides) – This coming Sunday, September 13, the Marian Shrine of Torreciudad (Huesca), will host the XX Marian Day for the Family, which this year will be presided by Archbishop Francisco Gil Hellin of Burgos (Spain). Hundreds of Catholic families from Spain and all over the world will entrust themselves to the protection of Our Lady of Torreciudad. The celebrations will begin at noon, with the traditional presentations of flowers and fruits to the Virgin Mary, by the families. Later, in the esplanade in front of the Shrine, there will be a Solemn Mass presided by Archbishop Gil Hellin. In the afternoon, there will be various activities and presentations sponsored by schools, associations, families, and other groups, at the end of which all will be invited to the recitation of the Rosary and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. (GT) (Agenzia Fides 10/9/2009)
