A unique religious celebration
This past Saturday, March 16, the image of Our Lady of Joncadella, from Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, has begun a journey that will take it through fifteen municipalities in the Bages region. This celebration marks the 74th anniversary of the enthronement of this Virgin Mary, who is the patron saint of Pla de Bages.
A journey full of meaning
The image arrived at the sanctuary of Santa Maria de Joncadella in 1949, after visiting the various towns in the region, as it is doing again now. This route, which is included in the events of the Marian year organized throughout this 2024, will culminate during the traditional gathering on Easter Monday, with a festive day in which the Virgin Mary will arrive from the sanctuary in procession.
An itinerary rich in tradition and devotion
The route has started in Sant Salvador de Guardiola and will pass through several towns, including Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, Fonollosa, Fals, Sant Martí de Torroella, Súria, Sant Mateu, Santpedor, Sant Fruitós de Bages, Castellnou de Bages, Balsareny, Sallent, Cabrianes, Artés and Navarcles. The arrival of the entourage will take place on Easter Monday morning, with a procession on foot to the sanctuary of Santa Maria de Joncadella, where the enthronement of the Virgin will take place. The gathering will be presided over by the bishop of Vic, Romà Casanova.