culture
May 4, 2026
Restoration work begins on valuable works in the Minor Basilica of San Sebastián de Diriamba
Report on the start of restoration of artistic works by maestro Rodrigo Peñalba and Austrian painter Juan Fusch Holl, located in the Minor Basilica.
TL;DR
- Restoration works at the Minor Basilica of San Sebastián, Diriamba, are scheduled to begin on May 4th, 2026.
- The Institute of Cultures of Peoples and Youth, led by Cra. Blanca Aráuz Castillo, coordinated the visit.
- The technical team and restoration assistants were selected in April, along with the acquisition of necessary materials.
- Pbro. César Alberto Castillo Rodríguez appointed Jeudi Navarrete López as the liaison with the Restoration Team.
- Key personnel for the restoration include Omar Gómez Montenegro, Jessica Morán Margil, Humberto José Rodríguez López, Jhon Keneth Narvaez Diaz, and Leysbi Antonio Calero Moraga.