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Santiago, Chile (Agenzia Fides) - The missionary image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, donated by the Holy Father to Chile, will travel 4,000 km to complete its journey across the continental country and island: the news was sent to Fides by the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of Chile. Its arrival on Easter Island is planned for Wednesday, July 13 at around 8pm. The holy image will be welcomed by officials and authorities of the island, immediately after a procession to the temple "Teresa of the Andes" will begin, where the Mass of welcome will be celebrated. The preliminary program of the visit, scheduled for 6 days, highlights the encounter of the Missionary of Our Lady with kindergarten children, a visit to the hospital and a nursing home. In the official program a visit to the Maritime Governor, the police station, the headquarters of the municipality and the provincial government is also included. On Saturday, July 16, feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, there is a procession along the seafront and a visit to the chapels in honor of the Virgen del Carmen. (EC) (Agenzia Fides 11/07/2011)
