Program of The Pilgrimage of El Rocio

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 17th May to 20th May

Place: Almonte (Huelva)

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The pilgrimage of El Rocío in the town of Almonte (Huelva), is a traditional festival that brings together thousands of people each year in a popular religious atmosphere and where the purpose of the festivity is to make the pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the 'Virgen del Rocío'.

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Rocío Pilgrimage Program 2023

Calendar of celebrations for the week of April 24 to 30, at the Sanctuary of Ntra. Sra. del Rocío. *Subject to possible modifications during the week.

Pontifical, Royal and Illustrious Matrix Brotherhood of Our Lady of Rocio Calendar of celebrations in the National Sanctuary of Rocío Week from April 24 to 30, 2023

MONDAY 24

19:00 Holy Mass

TUESDAY 25

19:00 Holy Mass

WEDNESDAY 26

17:00 Holy Mass. Huelva Penitentiary Center
19:00 Holy Mass

THURSDAY 27

19:00 Holy Mass

FRIDAY 28

19:00 Holy Mass

SATURDAY 29

10:00 Holy Mass. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of Talavera de la Reina
10:45 Sample of the Band of Bugles and Drums Sta. Cecilia Risen Christ
11:00 Holy Mass. Conference of Religious of the Diocese of Huelva The Children's Band of Bugles and Drums of Sta. Cecilia attends, the Risen Christ
12:00 Wedding
13:00 Golden Wedding
17:00 Baptisms
18:00 Communions
20:00 Holy Mass

SUNDAY 30

10:00 Holy Mass
11:00 Holy Mass. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of Talavera de la Reina
12:00 Holy Mass. The Apamar Choir of Granada sings
17:00 Prayer of the Holy Rosary of the Sacred Heart Parish of Talavera de la Reina

Calendar subject to possible modifications during the week.

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