Overview

• The Moreneta was carried in a restored 1916 bayard and protected with the 1947 tálamo during the procession to the Plaza de Santa María.
• Over 5,000 attendees reserved places for the outdoor mass, which featured contributions from monastic leaders and renowned Montserrat choral ensembles.
• A special security and logistics plan was implemented, involving the Servei Català de Trànsit, Mossos d'Esquadra, and emergency services to manage large crowds and traffic.
• The event highlighted the monastery's millennial significance, with the abbey's Abbot Manel Gasch honoring the late Pope Francis for his jubilee designation and past recognition of the Virgin.
• The procession was marked by floral decorations from the Federación Catalana de Catifaires and a vibrant community atmosphere celebrating cultural and spiritual heritage.