The Plenary of the Town Council of Almendralejo (Badajoz, Spain) approved last Tuesday 31st October and unanimously of all the political groups to grant the Medal of Almendralejo to the Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Almendralejo, Claretian Missionaries, for their deep-rootedness in the city with pastoral work, charitable activities and other cultural, social and apostolic activities which have as their headquarters and epicentre the Mission House (Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary – The Fathers of Almendralejo) and which congregates hundreds of people.
The honour will be shared with the Community of Farmers and Stockbreeders, which has also been awarded the Medal of Almendralejo 2023. In addition, Antonio Díaz Rodríguez, who was president of the Centre for Tourist Initiatives for more than 30 years, was awarded the title of Favourite Son. The awards will be presented at the Carolina Coronado Theatre on December 6th, Constitution Day.
