The Diocese of Copiapó is preparing to celebrate Palm Sunday, an occasion that marks Holy Week. Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, where he was received by the crowd with palm and olive branches, symbolizing honor and victory. On this occasion, traditions are fulfilled, such as the Blessing of branches (palms, olives, or other branches); Processions in churches and streets; Attendance at special mass; all of which see a massive presence of devoted faithful.

For this purpose, the Diocese of Copiapó has informed about the programs to be developed: Palm Sunday 2026 11:00 AM, blessing of branches at Liceo Belén. Procession to the Cathedral. Mass.

Parish of El Divino Salvador, El Salvador: 11:00 AM. Blessing of branches in the Plaza de la República, procession, and Holy Mass. Parish of Espíritu Santo, Diego de Almagro: 11:30 AM.

Parish headquarters. Parish of Nuestra Señora de Loreto, Tierra Amarilla: Friday, March 27, 6:00 PM. Nuestra Señora de Andacollo.

7:30 PM. Sacred Heart. Saturday, March 28, 4:30 PM.

San Antonio. 7:00 PM. San Lorenzo.

Sunday, March 29, 11:00 AM. Nuestra Señora de Loreto. 7:00 PM.

Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Los Loros. Parish of San Vicente de Paul, Caldera: 10:00 AM. Grotto of Padre Negro.

5:00 PM. Chapel of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. 11:00 AM.

Parish church. Parish of San Francisco, Copiapó: Saturday, March 28, 5:00 PM. Blessing of branches at the chapel Jesús Con Nosotros.

Procession to the chapel María de Los Ángeles. Mass. 7:00 PM.

Mass at the parish of San Francisco. Sunday, March 29, 9:30 AM. Blessing of branches at the chapel Maximiliano Kolbe.

Procession to the chapel Peregrinos de Emaús. Mass. 11:00 AM.

Blessing of branches at Hacienda San Pedro. 11:30 AM. Blessing of branches in the plaza in front of the church San Francisco.

Procession. Mass. 5:00 PM.

Blessing of branches at the chapel Santa Clara. 6:30 PM. Blessing of branches at the chapel San Antonio de Padua.

Parish of Santísima Trinidad, Copiapó: 9:30 AM. Santa Gema. 11:30 AM.

San Isidro. 6:30 PM. Santísima Trinidad.

Parish of Sagrado Corazón, Copiapó: 11:30 AM, blessing of branches in Plaza Las Canteras. Mass. Sanctuary Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria: 9:30 AM.

Blessing at Van Buren. Procession to the sanctuary. Mass.

Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, Copiapó: 12:00 PM. Blessing of branches, procession, and mass. Parish of Apóstol San Pablo, Copiapó: 10:00 AM.

Blessing of branches in Chañar Park. Procession. Parish of San Ambrosio, Vallenar: 11:30 AM.

Blessing of branches, Prat with Atacama. Procession to the parish temple. Mass.

Parish of San Pedro Apóstol, Huasco: 11:30 AM. Blessing of branches in the Letras sector of the Coastal Walk. Procession to Patio de Carlos.

Mass. Parish of Inmaculado Corazón de María, Vallenar: 10:30 AM. Blessing of branches.

Procession. Mass. Parish of Santa Cruz, Vallenar: Friday, March 27, 5:30 PM.

Chapel Jesús de Nazaret, Imperial. Saturday, March 28, 5:00 PM. Pastoral House, Vista Alegre.

8:30 PM. Chapel San Francisco de Asís, Cuatro Palomas. Sunday, March 29, 11:00 AM.

Plaza ex consultorio. 7:30 PM. Chapel Santa Teresa, Camarones.

8:30 PM. Chapel Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Chañar Blanco.