Bicentenary in the Province of Vedrunamerica
Goal
We want to celebrate the Bicentenary with a spirit of community participation, grateful memory and projection towards the future.
All proposals are the result of the joint work of:
2026
Bicentenary Celebration in the Province of Vedrunamerica
February 28: Central Vedrunamerica Celebration in Suipacha, Argentina
Suipacha was the heart of the Vedruna Bicentennial celebration in the Province of Vedrunamérica, bringing together members of the Vedruna Charismatic Family from the continent’s twelve countries.
The celebration, which was also open to online participation by communities and groups, invited everyone to experience a time of fellowship, spirituality, and renewal of their missionary commitment in the service of life.
Program
- 9:30 – Guided visit to the tourist and spiritual circuit “Madre Leonor”.
- 15:00 – Collaborative mural coordinated by Vedruna Youth Mission with the participation of all communities.
- 18:45 – Procession from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School to the atrium of the Parish Church
- 19:00 – Central Eucharistic Celebration. Live broadcast on Zoom and YouTube
- 21:00 – Presentation of artistic and cultural shows
- Grand closing: Tropicalísimo Fantasía
February 26, 2026 - Inauguration of the "Madre Leonor" Museum
. Leonor Maturana was one of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity who arrived in Suipacha in 1913, with the purpose of founding a school. It opened its doors on May 5, 1913, on the corner of 1 de Mayo and Combate de San Lorenzo.
Today we want to keep alive the memory of his work in Suipacha, in order to support the presentation of his story on the road to his sainthood. It will be important for young people, and especially for future generations, to identify with his example: in the communication of faith, in mission, in perseverance, in education and in art. Through the museum, their memory will be projected into the community, and through tourism their legacy will be opened to the future.
Historical memory videos and vocational testimonies
Lent 2026: Youth Vocation Easter
Details to be specified.
August-November: Face-to-face meeting of the Charismatic Family
Details to be specified.
October: Prayer Meeting with Ain Karem
Under the title “Joaquina, a Living Path of Hope,” the Ain Karem evangelization project will host a prayer gathering in Chile on October 24, 2026.
All the information on their channels:
- Instagram: @ainkarem.enchile
- Facebook: Ain Karem in Chile
The game will be broadcast live.
November: Youth Leaders' Meeting of the Vedruna Youth Mission and Vocational Culture
Between November 1 and 5, 2026.
December: missionary gesture of solidarity
Details to be determined.
February 2027: online meeting with the entire Vedrunamerica Family
Details to be determined.
2025
Bicentennial Preparation
Walk towards the Bicentenary
The objective is to inspire through a community walk, hope and reflection to the entire Vedruna Charismatic Family, especially the youth, through the legacy of St. Joaquina.
It will be held in the countries of the Province between August and October 2025.
Vedruna 2025 Music Festival
With this project, we want to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity of Vedruna through a song festival that brings together the entire Vedrunamerican Family (Educational Centers, Volunteers, MJV, Groups of youth and adolescents, Health Centers, Laity and Vedruna Friends…) in an artistic and spiritual expression, highlighting the legacy of St. Joaquina de Vedruna.
Joaquina Peregrina
With this project, we want to accompany the personal and community journey of the Vedruna Charismatic Family through prayerful reflection on the different stages of St. Joaquina’s life, allowing her testimony to inspire an incarnated faith, committed and always open to be born again.
May 22nd Mass
Celebrate in community the life, virtues and mission of St. Joaquina de Vedruna, renewing as a Charismatic Family the commitment to follow Jesus through generous love, service to the most vulnerable and the construction of fraternity and peace.
