The General Council of the Church in Education will present the 2026 Stella Awards

The General Council of the Church in Education will present the 2026 Stella Awards on October 28 at the Pontifical University of Salamanca. The awards recognize individuals, institutions, and projects that embody the educational mission of the Church. The ceremony will include Bishop Alfonso Carrasco Rouco of Lugo, Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves of Toledo, and Bishop Sebastià Taltavull Anglada of Mallorca. Spanish Minister of Education, Milagros Tolón Jaime is also expected to attend.

The awards include nine categories corresponding to the educational areas of the Council, plus a special award for significant educational, ecclesial, and cultural contributions. The Colegio Nuestra Señora de los Infantes in Toledo has been named a recipient in the Christian identity schools category for its history as a Church educational institution.

Before the awards ceremony, the Council will hold a plenary session to discuss the current context of education and its role in public dialogue.