Diocese of León celebrates San Froilán with traditional acts

The Diocese of León is celebrating the feast of its patron, San Froilán, with traditional ceremonies including the Cantaderas ritual in the cathedral cloister and a solemn Mass led by Bishop Luis Ángel. During the festivities, the diocese is presenting the second annual San Froilán Awards to recognize social, educational, religious, and heritage projects.

Urban parishes are hosting the seventeenth edition of the Pequeñas Parroquias campaign. This effort collects funds through collections to pay for basic necessities, such as electricity, insurance, and roof repairs, for rural parishes in towns with fewer than 100 inhabitants.

The Escuela Beato Antero Mateo and the Instituto Superior de Teología of Astorga and León have begun their academic year. The major seminary held an official opening with an Eucharist and an inaugural lecture on philosophy. To help laypeople and religious members attend, these educational programs have adjusted their schedules to include afternoons and weekends.