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Arcidiocesi di La Rioja
La Rioja (Agenzia Fides) - The Diocese of La Rioja celebrated the 90th anniversary of its foundation and the beginning of the Jubilee Year. Bishop Dante Braida presided over the numerous masses and participated in most of the religious and festive activities not only in the capital but also within the diocese, strengthening faith and a sense of community.
Numerous events were on the programme for the anniversary year of the diocese, which was held under the motto "90 years of faith, hope and mission" and extended from January 1 to November 24. These include the indigenous “Tinkunaco” festival, which is celebrated every year on December 31st to commemorate the uprising of the Diaghiti people, an ancient people who rebelled against the Spanish in the Andean regions of northwestern Argentina (as well as in the Chilean region of Norte Chico) in 1593.
Bishop Braida heads the Social Pastoral Commission on behalf of the Argentine Bishops' Conference (CEA), a role that underlines his commitment to social issues and his ability to address issues such as poverty, inequality and exclusion that so afflict the country. Always committed to social issues in La Rioja and throughout the country, Braida is actively involved in initiatives that address the country's social priorities, such as unemployment and the protection of human rights. He is close to the people, visiting parishes, participating in popular festivals, holding discussions with the faithful and promoting youth pastoral programs together with the diocese. (AP) (Agenzia Fides, 13/2/2025)
