Franciscan Missionaries of the Mother of the Divine Pastor end mission in Arenas de San Pedro

The Franciscan Missionaries of the Mother of the Divine Pastor concluded their 111-year presence in Arenas de San Pedro with a farewell Mass at the local parish. Bishop Jesús Rico presided over the liturgy, which included diocesan priests and Franciscan fathers from the nearby Sanctuary of San Pedro de Alcántara.

The religious community ends its continuous work in the municipality, which began in 1915. Their mission focused on evangelization, social work, and education, specifically through the Divina Pastora school.

Attendees at the Mass included members of the Ana Mogas Franciscan Educational Foundation, representatives of the religious congregation, current and former teachers, school staff, and families. Local residents and representatives from the parents' association also attended to mark the end of the sisters' physical presence in the community.