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Cáritas at the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to receive new facilities to improve support for families
9 October 2026 – The Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Lucena will be able to expand its parish Cáritas facilities thanks to the free transfer of a 893-square-metre plot of municipal land located next to the church. The agreement, formalised with Lucena Town...
Our Lady of the Rosary returns to public veneration following the restoration of her statue
9 October 2026 – The statue of Our Lady of the Rosary, venerated at the Parish Church of Saint Dominic de Guzmán in Lucena, has been returned to public veneration following the completion of conservation and restoration work carried out over recent months. To mark her...
Córdoba Provincial Council proposes allocating nearly €159,000 to the restoration of Lucena’s religious and Holy Week heritage
8 October 2026 – Córdoba Provincial Council has proposed allocating €158,972.77 to eleven projects aimed at restoring Lucena’s religious and Holy Week heritage, according to the provisional decision on its 2026 grant programme. The planned projects include restoration...
The Brotherhood of the Holy Faith presents the restoration of the image of Saint Michael
2026-10-08.- The Brotherhood of the Holy Faith, Our Father Jesus in the Sacred Washing and Our Father Jesus Imprisoned, with its canonical seat in the Trinitarian Hermitage of God the Father, has presented the culmination of the conservation and restoration work...
Rafael Sánchez Cruz, Winner of the ‘Manolo Ramírez’ Brotherhood Award 2027
25.09.2026.- At the session held today, 23 September 2026, the Board of Officers of the Association of Brotherhoods of Lucena has appointed Mr Rafael Sánchez Cruz to receive the “Manolo Ramírez” Brotherhood Award 2027, in recognition of his long brotherhood career,...
The Brotherhood Association of Lucena opens de call for the 2026 Holy Week in Lucena
September 21, 2026.- The Brotherhood Association of Lucena opens the call for entries for the Lucena Holy Week Poster Competition, 2026 edition, from which the works intended to announce Lucena Holy Week 2027 and the official events organized by the institution will...
Francisco Javier Ruiz González will introduce Rafael Romero Fernández, the 2027 Holy Week Proclaimer in Lucena
September 15, 2026. The secretary of the Venerable Archconfraternity of Our Father Jesus Nazarene, Francisco Javier Ruiz González, will be responsible for introducing Rafael Romero Fernández, the Proclaimer of Lucena's Holy Week 2027, in one of the central events of...
The Agrupación de Cofradías appoints Rafael Romero Fernández as the Proclaimer of Lucena Holy Week 2027
04.06.2026.- The Board of Officers of the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena, at its ordinary meeting held on Thursday, 28th May 2026, agreed under the fourth item on the agenda to appoint the Proclaimer of Lucena Holy Week 2027, a responsibility entrusted to Mr Rafael...
Holy Week in Lucena strengthens its impact on the tourism industry and its external profile
7th April 2026.-Lucena Town Council and the Agrupación de Cofradías have expressed ahighly positive assessment of Holy Week 2026, highlighting the excellent conduct of the processional cortèges, the outstanding organisational arrangements, and the significant tourism...
Jaime Verdu’s proclamation opens the gateway to Holy Week in Lucena
29th March 2026.- Holy Week in Lucena officially began yesterday with the Proclamation held at the Major Parish Church of Saint Matthew the Apostle, a ceremony that each year marks the opening of Holy Week in the town. The Proclamation was delivered by Jaime Verdú...
Comprehensive security arrangements for Holy Week in Lucena
25th March 2026.- During Holy Week, the Department of Public Safety will implement a comprehensive special security operation, which was presented this morning by the Councillor responsible for the department, Ángel Novillo, accompanied by the Councillor for Tourism,...
Lucena begins the process of seeking Holy Week designated as National Tourist Interest Status for Holy Week
25th March 2026.- Lucena is set to take a further step in promoting and gaining recognition for ist Holy Week with the launch of the application for its declaration as a Festival of National Tourist Interest. The proposal, presented this morning by the Mayor, Aurelio...
The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena presents the 2026 edition of ‘Torralbo Magazine’
17th March 2026. – The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena presented the latest edition of its Torralbo magazine on Monday. A total of 350 copies have been printed. The presentation once again highlighted the Lucena brotherhood community's ability to produce content,...
The Agrupacion de Cofradías brings Lucena’s brotherhoods and confraternities together for a Lenten formation day
10 March 2026 – Yesterday, the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena held another formation meeting for representatives of the Passion and Glory brotherhoods. This event forms part of the institution’s commitment to supporting the life of Lucena’s brotherhoods on a...
The Cofrade Mass strengthens the unity of Lucena’s brotherhood community
15th February 2026.- Yesterday, Saturday,The Parish Church of Saint Matthew the Apostle hosted the traditional Cofrade Mass, an event that once again brought together those who, throughout the year, sustain the life of Lucena’s brotherhoods with faith and dedication....
Lucena shares its ‘santería’ tradition with fellow members of brotherhoods and confraternities of Jerez de los Caballeros
26th January 2026.-The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena welcomed around fifty visitors from Jerez de los Caballeros this weekend, who had chosen our town as their destination in order to discover at first hand the distinctive character of its Holy Week. For the...
The 2026 Holy Week poster marks the beginning of a new confraternity season in Lucena
18th January 2026.- Lucena took the first step towards Holy Week 2026 yesterday, Saturday, with the official unveiling of its Holy Week poster at the Erisana Palace, in an event that once again highlighted the town's deep cultural and emotional connection with its...
Confraternityu formation: A pillar of unity and commitment at the Parish Church of St. Matthew
11th December 2025. The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena held a new formation session yesterday afternoon at the Parish Church of St Matthew the Apostle, reaffirming its commitment to the spiritual and personal growth of those who sustain confraternity life...
The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena pays tribute to the Immaculate Conception, its Patron Saint
9th December 2025.– The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena yesterday held its traditional celebrations in honour of the Immaculate Conception, Patron Saint of both the institution and Spain, in a day that once again brought together the city's brotherhoods,...
Miguel Cantero Sabán signs the Official Holy Week 2026 Poster
6th November 2025.- At its ordinary meeting held on Wednesday, 5th November 2025, the Board of Officers of the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena resolved the competition to select the official poster for Lucena's Holy Week 2026. After reviewing the 66 photographic,...
Lucena’s Parish Charitas receives 11,200 euros raised from Plaza Nueva seating
17 October 2025.– The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena has presented Lucena's Parish Charitas with the proceeds from the reservation of seating in Plaza Nueva for the Great Passion Procession (Magna), amounting to €11,227.77. Plaza Nueva, the focal point of the...
The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena opens the call for entries for the Lucena Holy Week 2026 Poster Competition
2nd October 2025 – At its ordinary meeting held on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, the Board of Officers of the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena approved the publication of the rules governing the 2026 Lucena Holy Week Poster Competition. Entries may be submitted every...
Antonio Díaz: «Lucena has written a page that will never be forgotten, showing the world who we are, where we come from, and what makes us unique»
29th September 2025.– The town of Lucena experienced what is already regarded as a historic day on Saturday, 27th September, with the celebration of the Great Passion Procession ‘Lucena Lives the Passion’ (Procesión Magna Pasionista, ‘Lucena vive la Pasión’). Eighteen...
The special security operation for Lucena’s Greatest Passion Procession (Magna) involves around 200 officers
23th September 2025. – Around 200 people will take part in the special security operation coordinated by Lucena Town Council and the Agrupación de Cofradías for the Great Passion Procession (Magna), «Lucena Lives the Passion», to be held on Saturday 27th September. As...
The ‘Magna’ (Great Passion Procession) of Lucena: A tourist attraction for the Whole of Andalusia
18th September 2025. – Lucena Town Council and the Agrupación de Cofradías are making the final preparations for the Great Passion Procession (‘Procesión Magna Pasionista) «Lucena Lives the Passion», which will take place on 27th September to coincide with World...
The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena presents a special edition of its ‘Torralbo Magazine’
5th September 2025. – The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena yesterday, Thursday, presented a special edition of its ‘Torralbo Magazine’ in the Hall of Mirrors at the Círculo Lucentino, published to mark the celebration of the Great Passion Procession (Magna) “Lucena...
The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena launches a new website with a special focus on the Great Passion Procession (Magna)
25th August 2025. – The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena today unveiled its new official website, conceived as a comprehensive reference platform for both Lucena’s Holy Week and the Passion and Glory brotherhoods and confraternities that form part of it. Launched in...
The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena names Teresa Botella as the 2026 ‘Manolo Ramírez’ Cofrade Award recipient
11st August 2025. – At its ordinary meeting held yesterday, Tuesday 12th August —the feast day of St. Hilaria of Augsburg— the Board of Officers of the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena, acting on the proposal of its President, Antonio Díaz, approved the appointment...
The 1,853 seats in Plaza Nueva go on sale tomorrow
8 July 2025. – With just 81 days to go until the Great Passion Procession (Magna), ‘Lucena Lives the Passion’, which will take place on 27th September to coincide with World Tourism Day, the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena presented several technical details of the...
The Agrupación de Cofradías appoints Jaime Verdú Orellana as the proclaimer for Holy Week 2026
28th May 2025 – The Board of Officers of the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena, meeting in ordinary session yesterday, Tuesday 27th May, appointed Lucena-born Jaime Verdú Orellana as the Proclaimer of Holy Week in Lucena for 2026. Born in 1967, Verdú Orellana has held...
The Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena makes progress in organising the Great Passion Procession (Magna Pasionista)
22nd January 2025 – At the General Council of the Agrupación de Cofradías, held yesterday, Tuesday 21st January, the members of the Plenary were informed of the progress, proposals and decisions on which the Great Passion Procession (Magna) Organising Committee is...
The Agrupación de Cofradías selects the winner of the 2025 Holy Week Poster Competition
7th November 2024 – At its ordinary meeting held yesterday, Sunday 6th November 2024, the Board of Officers of the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena reached its decision in the competition for the 2025 Lucena Holy Week poster. After examining the 53 works of...
Appointment of Juan Antonio Parejo as Honorary President of the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena
6th September 2024. – At its ordinary meeting held yesterday, Thursday 5th September, the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena agreed to appoint Juan Antonio Parejo Pineda as Honorary President of the Agrupación de Cofradías of Lucena, in recognition of his indispensable...
Lucena City Council strengthens its collaboration with the Brotherhood Association with 96,900 euros
April 4, 2026.- Lucena City Council and the Brotherhood Association seal an ambitious collaboration agreement, which represents an increase of 30,000 euros compared to the previous year, due to the celebration of the Magna Procession, which will take place on...

































