Against the general tendency in a region marked by the exodus of people from countryside to city
Villamuriel de Cerrato has seen its population multiplied by ten since the seventies
when an automobile factory was installed within its municipal limits
The urban expansion accompanying this demographic growth has finally boxed in the old graveyard
rendering a new site on the periphery necessary
the new cemetery lies along the road that leads to the moor after crossing the Canal de Castilla
with a hill of replanted pine woods as backdrop
The concrete wall that identifies the site from a distance folds in on itself
which are all grouped around an atrium and a pool that reflects the sky
Using the features that identify southern Europe’s burial grounds from afar
the necropolis announces itself with a roadside cross
and a wall that marks its perimeter while following the particularities of the topography
The only element that organizes the resulting precinct is a ring of circulations traversed by a path that climbs the hill at its maximum slope
which ends below at a flared portico that guides the entering funeral procession
The high end of the path is a cross that cuts a figure against the silhouette of the hilltop
The idea of a fenced-in place is reinforced on the north and south
where the perimetral wall thickens to accommodate the inevitable series of niches
In contrast to the overall introspective mood of the complex
the northeast corner becomes a lookout to the valley
establishing the cemetery’s only connection to the barren horizon of the Castilian plain
A building that groups together the church
the chapel for wakes and the lavatories leans on the most pronounced break of the wall
Attached to the flared portico of the entrance
a court provides access to the different areas
forming a rectangular ambulatory whose one open side frames the perspective view of the hilltop
a pool in the middle offers the reflection of the sky
The trapezoid-planned chapel emphasizes the altar with a skylight that brings in the southern light
A large window rips the nave laterally and conceals the horizon
leading one’s gaze to the pavement of a second courtyard
The gestural austerity of the project is enhanced by materials chosen for their textures: Core Ten steel for frames and formwork-molded concrete in the wall
An asphalt sheet blends the broken profile of the roofs into one
striking a contrast with the flat spread of the Castilian meseta
Cliente ClientAyuntamiento de Villamuriel
Contratista ContractorConstrucciones Río Mayor
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participated in the various activities planned between April 30 and May 1 by the Salesian works of Villamuriel de Cerrato
when a group left on a pilgrimage with the Image of Mary Help of Christians to travel the distance from Palencia to Villamuriel
the group promised to return the following year to visit the Mother
The promise has been kept and thus a tradition that has lasted for 37 years was born
due to the medical emergency caused by Covid-19
the singing of the Ave Maria and the kiss of the medal were not possible
These 37 years of tradition have thus had to adapt to the times we are all experiencing
together with the different teams from many entities and associations from Astudillo
responded creatively by organizing various online activities to be carried out in the houses of Palencia
young people from across Spain participated
About 14,800 people followed the activities organized to commemorate this tradition
Among the initiatives carried out were the over 1,500 posters of the image of Mary Help of Christians placed in many windows and balconies
The posters were placed in strategic places and the families then collected them
the Municipality itself collaborated," said spokespersons of the Salesian Community
a youth vigil was held in honor of Mary on the theme: "Melodies of life and hope"
The vigil was a moment of prayer in memory of all those who are no longer with us and for those who help each day in their various works
It was possible to follow the event on YouTube and
it was broadcast by private speakers and megaphones
180 families set up decorations in honor of the Help of Christians
This initiative was organized in a special way by the Don Bosco youth center and the Scout Avalón group
The Eucharist of 1 May in honor of Mary Help of Christians of the Salesian Church of Villamuriel de Cerrato was followed by 3,600 people
There is no doubt that devotion to the Help of Christians is still very much alive in the hearts of her children
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and YAZAKI Europe Limited (President: Hans Lemmens; hereinafter
"YAZAKI Europe") held a ceremony on Thursday
November 28 to mark the opening of the NX-YAZAKI Palencia warehouse in Palencia
The opening ceremony was attended by Japanese Ambassador to Spain Takahiro Nakamae
YAZAKI EMEA Chairman Munenori Yamada and COO Andreas Di Vece
and NX Europe President Shinichi Kakiyama as well as local authorities and representatives from major European automakers
"We will meet the needs of the diversifying automotive market and optimize operating costs through traceability and automation using state-of-the-art technology"
"This warehouse represents our expectations for the future and is a strong statement of intent by the YAZAKI Group and the NX Group to strongly promote regional development in Spain."
The NX Group has positioned the mobility industry as a priority industry in the "NX Group Business Plan 2028: Dynamic Growth 2.0 - Accelerating Sustainable Growth"
and it has accordingly upped the pace of its logistics initiatives connected with the automotive industry
The Group will continue expanding its global logistics network to support its customers' supply chains
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who has been Superior General of the Jesuits (the Society of Jesus) since 2008
Fr Nicolás says he has received the approval of his advisers (Assistants) and has informed Pope Francis that he intends to convoke a General Congregation for the latter part of 2016
That will be occasion when his resignation will be formally submitted and his successor will be elected
In a letter to the entire Society of Jesus
Fr Nicolás wrote: “Reflecting on the coming years
I have reached the personal conviction that I should take the needed steps towards submitting my resignation to a General Congregation.” He continued that he would therefore convoke the 36th General Congregation towards the end of this year
with a view to it taking place during the final months of 2016
Fr Nicolás recently visited the Jesuits of Guyana – a Region of the British Province – when he was en route to Mexico (read more)
He is due in London next month when he will attend part of the celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of Heythrop College
Adolfo Nicolás was born in Villamuriel de Cerrato
on 29 April 1936 and entered the Jesuit novitiate of Aranjuez in 1953
where he earned his licentiate in philosophy
he was assigned to Japan where he studied theology at Sophia University in Tokyo
He was ordained to the priesthood on 17 March 1967
Fr Nicolás studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome
from where he earned a doctorate in theology
he was made professor of systematic theology at Sophia University
Fr Nicolás was appointed Director of the East Asian Pastoral Institute at the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City
He then went on to serve as rector of the theologate in Tokyo before being appointed as the Jesuit Provincial of Japan
Following his term of office as Provincial
doing pastoral work among poor immigrants in Tokyo
Fr Nicolás returned to the Philippines after he was appointed President of the Jesuit Conference of Provincials for Eastern Asia and Oceania
He was elected Superior General of the Society of Jesus at its 35th General Congregation in Rome on 19 January 2008
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The Renault Group's industrial network in Spain is in the midst of a major transformation
a revolution of its own within Renaulution
General Manager of Renault Group's Iberia Vehicle Division and AutoRevista 2023's Director of The Year OEM Award
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it could be said that the Palencia and Valladolid plants are making their own revolution within the Renaulution
José Martín Vega - The Renault Group is currently involved in the Renaulution Strategic Plan from 2021
The Resurrection phase was dedicated to improving the Group's profitability; the Renewal phase reorganised it by brand
aligning the Group with customer needs; and the Revolution phase
transforms the company into a Next-Gen company
Renault Group's factories in Spain were awarded five models as part of what we call the Renaulution Spain Strategic Plan
making them the Renault Group's hybridisation hub
The three Spanish factories and the Valladolid R&D Centre were transformed to produce hybrid and hyperconnected vehicles
we are already producing two of these vehicles in series production
The Palencia Factory is preparing for the series production of the Rafale and two models are yet to be unveiled from the Valladolid Factory
of which we are very proud because we have managed to take on this challenge while meeting all our quality and deadline requirements and maintaining the historical competitiveness of our plants
AR.- What does it mean to lead the industrial strategy for hybrid models for Renault Group in Europe and how are you working with your team on this mission
J.M.V.- Renault was the first European manufacturer to commit to 100% electric vehicles and current European regulations are pushing the European market towards this technology
The charging infrastructure is insufficient and we are a long way from meeting the Fit for 55 targets: by 2025
we need to multiply our charging points by a factor of five
only 22% of the public charging infrastructure is more than 22 kW
which is insufficient for fast-track charging
The hybrid vehicle is a strategic solution as long as the charging network is not operational and the customer does not opt unequivocally for a 100% electric solution
It is therefore the best response in this orderly ecological transition to electric vehicles
and this is the opportunity for Renault Group's factories in Spain
The teams have transformed the factories and increased their skills to produce hybrid vehicles with the largest amount of on-board technology in history
AR.- After the launch of the "most Spanish" Renault
Palencia will take on a real surprise such as the Rafale
how does this range of models position the Villamuriel de Cerrato factory?
J.M.V.- The factory in Palencia has adapted its industrial facilities to produce these three models
which reflect a real transformation within the Group
turning this factory into the vanguard of innovation
very demanding quality processes and also producing in a very environmentally friendly way
The production of these vehicles has meant very important innovations for the factory
new painting processes such as two-tone or satin paint
new ADAS benches to check the quality of hyperconnected vehicles or the integration of more than 400 new welding robots
All this to produce three vehicles of the new era of connectivity with the highest quality
the production of a vehicle like the Rafale
which is set to become one of the brand's flagships
is a real challenge and a source of pride for the staff at Renault Spain's factories
The fact that these vehicles have been awarded to the Palencia plant demonstrates the level of the Palencia plant within the Group
AR.- The Renault Group's R&D Centre in Valladolid is not often mentioned
but what are its synergies with the Spanish plants
J.M.V.- The R&D+i Centre now has a modern
collaborative building where more than 1,000 engineers work every day on the series production of the products manufactured at Renault Group's Spanish plants
The vehicles assigned under the Renault Spain Plan have strengthened the role of this centre
which has acquired new skills and new challenges
the driving aids that will be incorporated into the new products
Its engineers are the architects of the transformation the sector is undergoing
AR.- Another key to outstanding management lies in the management of the extended value chain
How do you interact with and value the involvement of the industrial fabric with which Renault works in Castilla y León and Spain
J.M.V.- Renault plays a vital role in the economy of Castilla y León and in the Spanish automotive sector
we have a wide range of suppliers based in Spain
given that our country is one of the main centres of automotive production
several of them have a presence in Castilla y León
This is a necessary condition for competitiveness in the automotive sector; the logistics cost
the carbon footprint and the possibility of having synchronous flows generate competitive opportunities that are only possible thanks to an industrial network of suppliers close to our production plants
the Renault Group's industrial base is one of the main assets of the region's economy
what are the keys to new developments and growth in the future
we are fortunate to have the Renault Group's hybridisation centre in the world in Castilla y León
which allows us to produce the bulk of the company's mechanical components and hybrid vehicles
This is very fortunate because right now the volume is in this type of vehicle
Renault Group has a plan to produce one million electric vehicles and Electricity has the capacity for 600,000
The remaining 400,000 will have to be produced in other Group plants and the Spanish factories have to prepare themselves well in order to be able to be possible awardees in the future.
AR.- What are the greatest contributions in your career as a result of your work in the TecnoCentro and in the Maubeuge Factory
J.M.V.- In 2013 I was appointed director of the Maubeuge factory
A factory located in the north of France that specialised in the production of vans (Kangoo for Renault and Citan for Mercedes)
a different industrial plant to the ones I had known before
thanks to a close and effective relationship with the teams
we were able to significantly improve the factory's competitiveness
making it the French reference factory in just two years
on the experience accumulated over 13 years at the Renault plant in Palencia
My time at the Maubeuge plant helped me to understand that there is no single "miracle" solution
you have to know how to interpret the reality of each factory at any given time
you have to know how to adapt a good solution
to the particular context of that new factory
never forget that people are the main value of an industrial activity
without close collaboration and understanding with people
AR.- How would you define your management style?
J.M.V.- My management style is based on being close to the workplace
touching the problems or opportunities for improvement
listening and empathising with those who experience the difficulties most closely
resolving in teams and being simple in management
we must never forget that successes must be shared with the teams
we favour the personalised delegation of activities that require a plan of action
The professional development of our teams depends on their knowledge and skills
we challenge our professionals so that - beyond their classic responsibilities associated with their function - they are capable of managing and leading the resolution and treatment of problems or opportunities for improvement
This allows us to make it easier for each person and each professional to grow in managerial attitudes and skills as they face the responsibility of managing tasks and teams beyond their predetermined perimeter
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the celebrations for the centenary of the arrival of the Salesians in Astudillo were opened
The foundation stone of the Salesian College of Astudillo was laid on 24 February 1923 and the canonical erection of the Salesian Community took place on 19 December 1924
In 1928 the Association of Salesian Cooperators and the Association of Mary Help of Christians were established
and in 1930 the Association of Salesian Exallivos
The Salesian presence in Astudillo must be considered one of Spain's emblematic missions throughout history
the Salesian community moved to Villamuriel de Cerrato
The official opening of Astudillo's centenary was attended by more than 400 people
presided over by Bishop Mikel Garciandía Goñi
and concelebrated by the pastors of the pastoral units and Salesian community priests
a group photo was taken around the Monument to Don Bosco
which the town of Astudillo offered to the Saint of Youth 50 years ago
and which on the occasion of the anniversary the municipality renovated
and which Bishop Garciandía Goñi blessed
(ANS – Madrid) – The Italian National Civil Service continues in the Salesian Provinces of Spain
50 young Italians are currently undergoing training to then go to Spain for a year and carry out service activities in different Youth Centres and in the Social Platforms run by Salesians
After the initial reception of applications in Rome for the projects
and after the approval by the competent offices
a new phase of this initiative is now being carried out
which involves young Italians in the projects carried out in Salesian presences in two Salesian Provinces in Spain: Mary Help of Christians (SMX)
The Civil Service is a program of the Italian government that promotes the culture of volunteering
which has its roots in the former social service replacing military service
The aim of the project is for young Italians between the ages of 18 and 28to choose to dedicate a year of their lives on a voluntry basis to working on a social
cultural or other project in their own country or abroad
of whom about 1,000 work in various Salesian works in different parts of the world
20 Italian volunteers will be accepted to carry out socio-educational work in Salesian houses in SMX: they will do so in collaboration with the volunteers and workers in the following Salesian communities: the Don Bosco Foundation (Jaén) - the Don Bosco Foundation (Córdoba)
Jesús Obrero (Seville) and uestra Señora del Carmen (Utrera)
under the coordination of the Province's Youth Ministry Delegation
the project is carried out continuously in youth centres in Valladolid
Vigo and La Coruña; and this year some young people will also be involved in projects managed by the Juan Soñador Foundation in Galicia
the SSM Province will welcome 30 Italian volunteers
who has been coordinating this project since 2002 on behalf of the Salesians in Spain – the counterpart in Italy is Salesians for Social APS - SCS/CNOS Federation – also took part in the formation together with the Italian team that develops the Italian Civil Service project
and reported on the many issues addressed: methodology and planning
To learn more about the Italian Civil Service in Salesian presences in Spain, visit salesianos.info
are four places where the Juan Soñador Foundation is running projects to help young people to take their place in society and in the workforce
The Despega Joven project ended in Valladolid on 31 October
In it seventeen young people were trained to work in bars and restaurants
The School of Integral Training & Employment was established in Leon
Thirty-one young people are taking part at present
Various workshops in Information and Communication Technology are being offered in these months in Villamuriel de Cerrato and Palencia