Celebrations – Neocatechumenal Way

60 Years of Light on the Way: Pope Leo XIV’s Message of Closeness and Gratitude

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.

Broadcast of the Eucharist marking the anniversary of the Way

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

60th Anniversary of the Camino and Conclusion of the Diocesan Phase of the Canonization of Carmen Hernández

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

Kiko Argüello receives the medal “Per Artem ad Deum”.

In a simple yet exciting ceremony, on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Church of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Rome, Kiko Argüello, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way along with Carmen Hernández, received the “Per Artem ad Deum” Medal for his contribution to sacred art. The award is given each year by the SacroExpo Association to artists or institutions whose artistic achievements contribute to the development of culture and human spirituality. In particular,

Opening of the cause for the beatification of the Servant of God Carmen Hernández

“My Jesus, lead me to your holiness.” “You lead me to holiness.” (“Diarios 1979-1981”, n. 85; n.199) On December 4, 2022, an “Act” of special intensity and significance for the whole Church took place in Madrid: the opening of the diocesan phase of the process of beatification and canonization of Carmen Hernández Barrera, co-initiator, together with Kiko Argüello, of that itinerary of Christian initiation called the Neocatechumenal Way. Opening of

Note from Kiko Argüello for the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Carmen’s death at the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid

Dear brothers, May the peace of Jesus Christ be with you, Today, July 19, 2021, we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Carmen’s death; let us pray for her eternal rest, so that she can enjoy the presence of the Lord eternally. Carmen was an exceptional woman, in love with Christ, scripture and the Eucharist. I thank God for Carmen. She was a deep, authentic and free woman in her relationship

Commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the death of Carmen Hernández

On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the death of Carmen Hernández, co-initiator of the Neocatechumenal Way with Kiko Argüello, a solemn Eucharist will be celebrated this Monday, July 19 at 8:00 p.m. in Madrid, which will be presided by the Cardinal Archbishop of Madrid, Carlos Osoro. The celebration will be attended by hundreds of brothers, mainly from the Neocatechumenal communities of Madrid, and will be concelebrated by numerous

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