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Lorca Planes consecrated the church of the monastery of the Poor Clares of Santomera]

In January, work began to restore the monastery church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of the Poor Clares Santomera works completed in April.

And on Saturday, the Bishop of Cartagena consecrated the temple, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the foundation of this house.

According to the superior of the monastery, Sister Maria Emilia, the works that have been performed "were of necessity" because after 50 years the humidity had seriously damaged the structure and inside the temple.

During the celebration, which was attended by a dozen priests, the bishop spoke about the contemplative life, "gave us the strength to tell us that God gives value to our lives apostolate of delivery, delivery to holiness.

And invited us to crave holiness, "says the Reverend.

Sister Maria Emilia Remember also that "everything was very emotional, while some of those who joined us could not hold back the tears.

Who would have thought that a few hours later, after much lived afternoon delight, we were going to live so tragic and sad accident Cieza bus now.

We lost a great friend, an 'angel' who accompanied us in difficult moments like when the former prioress, Sister Immaculate, was very ill in hospital.

By this time Miguel was in seminary, and every day devoted his leisure time to visit and keep us company. "

At the consecration of the temple sisters also attended community Lorca, Orihuela, Alicante and Cieza;

seminarians;

and a choir sang Gregorian chants.

In addition, Sister Fatima, the Poor Clares of Lorca, with his violin accompanied some of the moments of the ceremony.

Since the dedication, the temple is open to the faithful in Mass schedule: Monday to Saturday at 18:00 pm and on Sundays and holidays, at 10:00.

Source: Obispado de Cartagena