Government of Catalonia recognises Sagrada Família’s collaboration with prison system - Government of Catalonia recognises Sagrada Família’s collaboration with prison system

On Tuesday, 10 November, the Sagrada Família Board of Trustees was recognised by the Government of Catalonia for its work with the prison system. This recognition is one of the distinctions the Catalan Ministry of Justice and Democratic Quality awards each year during the festivities of Our Lady of Mercy (La Mercè), patron saint of people in imprisonment. Although the ceremony was initially scheduled to take place during the festivities, in the end it was held on 10 November in the ONCE auditorium in Barcelona and led by the Hon. Catalan Minister of Justice and Democratic Quality Ramon Espadaler.

It highlights the Sagrada Família’s work to allow numerous incarcerated individuals to visit the Basilica. This initiative helps open up the Temple to people who would otherwise not have access.

Participants in the event included Mr Esteve Camps, Executive Chairman of the Junta Constructora de la Sagrada Família, who collected the award; Mr Xavier Martínez, General Director of the Sagrada Família; Ms Marta Otzet, director of Culture and Social/Educational Actions at the Sagrada Família; and professionals and representatives with ties to the penal system in Catalonia.