Colonia Cartagenera de Valencia Virgen de la Caridad de Cartagena

A Cartagena community in Valencia

Colonia Cartagenera de Valencia Virgen de la Caridad de Cartagena brings together people from Cartagena, Murcia, who live in Valencia. Its activities center on devotion to the Virgen de la Caridad, Cartagena’s patron saint, and fellowship among members.

Religious and community events

The association holds annual religious and social events in Valencia, mainly at San Lorenzo Church, 1 Plaza de San Lorenzo, across from the Valencian Parliament building. Events include:

• A solemn Mass honoring the Virgen de la Caridad, with participation by the Virgen del Castillo Polyphonic Choir.
• A flower offering before the image of the Virgin and singing of the Salve Cartagenera.
• A community meal after the religious services.
• Commemorative addresses, including one for the 50th anniversary of the blessing of the Virgin’s painting and the brotherhood’s flag.

Chapel and history

The association has its own chapel at San Lorenzo Church, where members venerate an image of the Virgen de la Caridad funded by Cartagena residents in Valencia. The altar and image were inaugurated and blessed on March 28, 1980, an anniversary the group has marked in later celebrations.

Membership and information

The association’s website includes information on bylaws, membership, its newsletter, lotteries, photo galleries, and links, as well as a contact form. Membership is open to people from Cartagena and others with ties to the city who live in Valencia.