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[Mons.

Lorca blessed the first stone of the church of Christ King of Lorca]

It is less for the neighbors of La Viña abandon trade lower in those who develop their faith life to return to his parish because this morning the Bishop of Cartagena blessed the foundation stone of the new church of Christ the King in Lorca , a building that collapsed in the earthquake of May 11, 2011.

At 12:00 pm, beginning the official ceremony presided over by Mons. José Manuel Lorca Planes, who was accompanied by the Mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar, and the Minister of Culture, Education and Universities, Pedro Antonio Sánchez.

The architect of the work, D. Juan de Dios de la Hoz, explained to those present how it will develop and after the explanation has proceeded to the signing of the parchment.

Later that scroll has been deposited in a drawer methacrylate with daily newspapers, a legal tender, a copy of the plans of the parish, a photograph of Pope Francis and another of Mons. Lorca, and the letter pastoral "Witnesses and missionaries of charity" and a crucifix.

All this has also added a copy of the minutes of the liturgy of blessing.

Several neighbors have helped Mons. Lorca to introduce this drawer in a chest that is the foundation stone of the new building.

Mr. Bishop has welcomed the presence of a large group of neighborhood residents and parishioners who have remained happily in the rain to witness the ceremony will begin work in his parish developed.

They thanked them for their efforts over the past years and the enthusiasm with which we face this new stage.

Again, Mr. Bishop has praised the courage of Lorca that gradually have been "rebuilt stone by stone hit a city that saw most of its history was collapsing."

He has also been a reminder to the parish community of San Diego, which continues to make its parish life in the prefabricated modules waiting for completion of the works of the temple.

Mons. Lorca also thanked the work of the Joint Committee that oversees the recovery of Lorca, ensuring the financing of the work of the Church of Christ the King borne by the Diocese, a work which, according to Mr. Bishop, will be developed thanks "to alms, work and effort of the Church of Cartagena".

For its part, the mayor of Lorca has congratulated the residents of La Viña for the recovery of his parish, "a temple -HA explained-is where Christians develop our faith, where we will meet our Lord, but is also part architectural and cultural heritage of Lorca. "

Arriving on Lorca, Mons. Lorca this afternoon visit the parishes of Our Lady of Carmen and San Diego to check how they are developing the works.

Source: Obispado de Cartagena