Fundació Joan Maragall

Dialogue between Christianity and culture

The Archdiocese of Barcelona founded Fundació Joan Maragall in 1989, with a reach across Catalan-speaking territories. The foundation describes itself as a meeting place for debate and reflection on Christianity and contemporary culture. It received the Creu de Sant Jordi in 2017.

Programs and awards

The foundation organizes public events on cultural and religious questions and offers themed seminars for professionals and intellectuals. Its initiatives include the Premi Joan Maragall and ajuts a la formació, grants for further education.

Publications

• The journal Qüestions de Vida Cristiana
• The Quaderns de la Fundació Joan Maragall series
• The Cristianisme i Cultura book series, published from 1991 through 2020

The foundation says these publications are intended to encourage original thought and contribute intellectual work in Catalan.

Headquarters and contact

The foundation is based at Palau de la Balmesiana, Carrer Duran i Bas 9, second floor, 08002 Barcelona. Phone: +34 93 488 08 88. Email: fjm@fundaciojoanmaragall.org. It is also present on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.