{"id":34519,"date":"2026-03-09T14:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedruna.org\/fundacio-vedruna-catalunya-educacio-celebrates-its-200th-anniversary-party\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:18:19","slug":"fundacio-vedruna-catalunya-educacio-celebrates-its-200th-anniversary-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vedruna.org\/en\/fundacio-vedruna-catalunya-educacio-celebrates-its-200th-anniversary-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundaci\u00f3 Vedruna Catalunya Educaci\u00f3 celebrates its 200th anniversary party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Fundaci\u00f3 Vedruna Catalunya Educaci\u00f3<\/strong> organized on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Tarraco Arena in Tarragona a multitudinous and symbolic act around the Vedruna education in Catalonia.<\/p>\n\n

The event brought together some five thousand people linked to the educational world of Vedruna<\/strong>, including educators, students, families, political authorities and representatives of the cultural sphere. <\/p>\n\n

This great event was not only a festive celebration but also an occasion to present the new educational project that will guide the 39 schools of the Vedruna network in Catalonia from the 2026-2027 school year.<\/strong> The project, the result of a formative process called “Perfer”, incorporates the value of service <\/strong>as an essential attitude to transform the environment and expresses the fundamental values of the Vedruna educational model, such as welcome, commitment, joy, proximity and solidarity. In this sense, the emphasis was placed on education not only as the transmission of knowledge, but also as the integral formation of people committed to society. <\/p>\n\n

One of the most outstanding visual elements of the celebration was the symbolic construction of a house,<\/strong> which represented in a plastic way the values and the educational style that the Foundation wants to continue promoting. This metaphor of the house brought together the pillars of Vedruna education: a family atmosphere where children and young people can “grow with their own identity”, discover their vocation and learn to transform the world with criteria and a sense of belonging. The house also symbolized the idea of welcome, of a safe and communitarian space, where human values are intertwined with academic learning. <\/p>\n\n

The event was conceived as an authentic major celebration, with artistic and cultural interventions. A dozen artists<\/strong> participated , including musicians, singers, dancers, actors and poets, as well as local entities<\/strong> such as dance groups and the giants of the city. All the interventions evoked the figure of Joaquima de Vedruna, <\/strong>founder of the congregation in 1826, highlighting her transformative educational vision and her legacy of love and service. The artistic program was designed to convey emotion, identity and sense of community, connecting the history of the congregation with the current experiences of the educational community. <\/p>\n\n

Sister General, Maria Teresa Cuervo<\/strong>, wanted to highlight in her speech the importance of preserving and projecting the legacy accumulated over two centuries with “renewed vitality”, pointing to an education that not only transmits knowledge, but also forms people with solid values that contribute to a more just society. He stressed the need to continue adapting to the times without losing the essence of the Vedruna charism, oriented to service and attention to human and social needs. <\/p>\n\n

For their part, the political authorities present highlighted the historical and social importance of the institution. It was pointed out how, in difficult moments in the history of Catalonia, the figure of Joaquima de Vedruna was able to offer hope and purpose through education. The congregation’s ability to adapt without losing its identity was also highlighted, underlining its commitment to language, identity and integration. <\/p>\n\n

During the morning and afternoon of the event, the Vedruna educational community experienced exciting moments with testimonies of students and educators, as well as with the participation of families, reinforcing the perception of Vedruna schools as places of welcome, growth and transformation.<\/p>\n

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