With the Neocatechumenal Way Orchestra, conducted by Tomáš Hanus June 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Loreto, and June 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Macerata A choral symphony and a symphonic poem for piano, choir, and orchestra that evoke the sorrow of the Virgin Mary at the foot of the cross and the passion of her Son, Christ. *The Suffering of the Innocents, The Messiah* is a symphonic work by
The diocesan phase of the beatification and canonization of Carmen Hernández has been concluded “May holiness continue to be the banner of our Church,” urges Cardinal José Cobo, Archbishop of Madrid The Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Madrid hosted the closing ceremony of the diocesan phase of the beatification process for the Servant of God Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way alongside Kiko Arguello. Cardinal José Cobo, Archbishop of Madrid,
Closing ceremony of the diocesan phase of the cause for canonization of the Servant of God Carmen Hernández In-person attendance is by invitation only; you can watch the event live via the link below, which will remain active, or view it on demand after the event. Location: Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Madrid, Spain Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Time: 8:00 p.m. (UTC +2, Madrid time) Presided over by His Excellency
Together with the Initiators at Madrid Cathedral Against the evocative backdrop of Madrid’s La Almudena Cathedral, adorned with icons by Kiko Argüello—whose Byzantine-style compositions and modern color palette reflect the wonder—that divine quality evoked by every cathedral—the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Neocatechumenal Way was celebrated here, in Madrid, where 60 years ago, in one of its outlying neighborhoods, Palomeras Altas, it was born and took its first
More than 6,500 members of the Neocatechumenal Way participated on the afternoon of Saturday, May 30, in a Mass of thanksgiving for the 60th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way at the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid. It was presided over by the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal José Cobo Cano, and concelebrated by several bishops and more than one hundred priests. It was attended by itinerant groups that evangelize around the world.
Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. (Madrid, Spain time, UTC+2) Eucharist: 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the Neocatechumenal Way Message from Pope Leo XIV Madrid, May 27, 2026 Your Eminence: I am forwarding to you the message sent by His Eminence the Cardinal Secretary of State on behalf of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal José Cobo Cano Archbishop of Madrid The Holy Father warmly greets those participating
Cardinal Cobo Cano presides over Holy Mass to mark the 60th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way and the closing ceremony of the diocesan phase of the beatification process for the Servant of God Carmen Hernández. On Saturday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m., Cardinal José Cobo Cano, Archbishop of Madrid, will preside over the Eucharistic celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Almudena, marking the 60th anniversary of the founding