Father Valentí Alonso Takes Office as New Rector in Capellades

The new rector assumes responsibility for six parishes in the Diocese of Sant Feliu de Llobregat.

Interior of a stone church in Catalunya with sunlight streaming through stained glass windows.
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Interior of a stone church in Catalunya with sunlight streaming through stained glass windows.

Father Valentí Alonso has taken office as the new rector of the parishes of Capellades, La Torre de Claramunt, Vilanova d’Espoia, el Carme, Miralles, and La Llacuna, in an event held on Saturday, October 3rd, at the parish church of Capellades.

The parish church of Capellades hosted on Saturday, October 3rd, at 8:00 PM, the inauguration ceremony for Father Valentí Alonso as the new rector. The appointment, entrusted by the Diocese of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, encompasses the parishes of Capellades, La Torre de Claramunt, Vilanova d’Espoia, el Carme, Miralles, and la Llacuna.
The liturgical act was officiated by the bishop of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Mons. Xavier Gómez, and was attended by numerous faithful and representatives from the various parish communities.
Father Alonso succeeds Father Pep Aguilar, who served for the past eleven years in the area. Father Aguilar has recently been assigned to Santa Margarida i els Monjos, from where the new rector originates.
The celebration was characterized by an atmosphere of closeness and fellowship. Following the religious ceremony, attendees shared a moment of conviviality with refreshments organized to commemorate this new pastoral stage.
The local parishes have welcomed Father Valentí Alonso, wishing him success in his new responsibility serving the entrusted communities.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de la Torre de Claramunt (06/10/2026)