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Santa Lucia celebrated its jubilee year in 2010 (15/12/2009)

Thousands of faithful pilgrims next year 2010 at Santa Lucia for obtaining the Jubilee, after Pope Benedict XVI has granted an exception to the diocese of Cartagena jubilee celebration of St. James in this parish, which according to tradition was the first in Spain founded by the Apostle Santiago.

The program of events for this Jubilee Year has been presented to the Mayor, Pilar Barreiro, by the pastor, Sebastian Chico, the vicar of the diocese, José Abellán, and representatives of St. James Confraternity of St. Lucia.

As he explained the pastor is an important event for the Catholic faithful, which generate a large influx of believers.

It is recalled that in 2010 will also celebrate its jubilee year in the Region of Murcia, Caravaca de la Cruz.

The Jubilee Year of St. Lucia, as Sebastian Chico, has been promoted by the diocese of Cartagena, to commemorate the occasion of Compostela Holy Year, its origins lie in the arrival of St. James to Spain for the fishing district.

In St. Lucia, the pilgrims can get the papal indulgence attending Mass in the parish, repenting of your sins through confession, communion and praying for the Pope's intentions.

Then should also conduct an act of conversion.

The Jubilee Year of St. Lucia will open on January 2 and will close on December 18, 2010.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena

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