Father Alex Gallardo Quelín shares reflection on Chilean identity

Father Alex Gallardo Quelín, the diocesan pastoral vicar, shared a reflection on Chilean identity during the 2026 national holidays. In his message, he discussed the country's history and the responsibility to build a more just and fraternal nation.

The reflection noted the bicentennial of Chiloé joining Chile and the centenary of the coronation of the Virgin of Carmen as Queen and Mother of Chile. Gallardo Quelín used Psalm 33 to describe the nation as blessed because God chose its people. He encouraged the community to thank God for their shared identity and to recognize one another as brothers and sisters.