{"id":228971,"date":"2026-04-23T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.fundacioncarf.org\/?p=228971"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:14:22","slug":"mercadillo-solidario-carf-mochila-vasos-tocados","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/mercadillo-solidario-carf-mochila-vasos-tocados\/","title":{"rendered":"The royals\u2018 headdress charity market that promotes the formation of priests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The recent charity market of the <strong>CARF Foundation<\/strong> proved that elegance and social commitment are a binomial that works well. The event, which was held from March 4 to 6 and 11 to 13, in the evenings from 5 to 8:30 pm, was not only a success among benefactors, friends and members of the Foundation. The flea market is always promoted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.fundacioncarf.org\/voluntariado-patronato-accion-social\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"214689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Action Board<\/a>, and became a showcase of sophistication thanks to the designer's exclusive headdresses and pamelas. <strong>Maria Nieto<\/strong> -famous for dressing the <strong>Queen Letizia<\/strong>,as reported by the Servimedia agency, whose creations were the main attraction of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.fundacioncarf.org\/peregrinaciones-fundacion-carf\/pamplona-encuentro-con-benefactores\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"200759\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefactors<\/a> and friends of the Foundation gathered to purchase everything from haute couture accessories to treasures. <em>vintage<\/em>, turning every purchase into a gesture of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nieves_herrero.webp\" alt=\"marcadillo solidario fundaci\u00f3n carf mochila vasos sagrados\" class=\"wp-image-228972\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4771665659174589;width:795px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nieves_herrero.webp 1000w, https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nieves_herrero-300x203.webp 300w, https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nieves_herrero-150x102.webp 150w, https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nieves_herrero-768x520.webp 768w, https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nieves_herrero-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nieves Herrero during her visit to the flea market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nieves-herrero-descubrio-la-mochila-de-vasos-sagrado\">Nieves Herrero at the charity flea market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event had an exceptional sponsor: the journalist <strong>Nieves Herrero<\/strong>. During his visit, Herrero highlighted the relevance of the foundation's work with a phrase that sums up the spirit of the event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>\u00abTraining priests is a good for everyone.\u00bb.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most touching moments was when he discovered the <strong>backpack of sacred vessels<\/strong>. This kit, with a cost of <strong>700 euros<\/strong>, is the most valuable graduation gift for seminarians returning to their dioceses of origin, always in countries with scarce economic resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The backpack is designed to enable them to celebrate Holy Mass and administer the sacraments with complete dignity, even in the most remote and under-resourced regions of the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mochila-de-vasos-sagrados-fundacion-carf.webp\" alt=\"Mochila de vasos sagrados de la Fundaci\u00f3n CARF en la que se muestra encima de una mesa todo el contenido de la mochila\" class=\"wp-image-216602\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.780368260696781;width:787px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mochila-de-vasos-sagrados-fundacion-carf.webp 940w, https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mochila-de-vasos-sagrados-fundacion-carf-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mochila-de-vasos-sagrados-fundacion-carf-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mochila-de-vasos-sagrados-fundacion-carf-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mochila-de-vasos-sagrados-fundacion-carf-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Backpack of sacred vessels from the CARF Foundation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"u\">The backpack, a much appreciated gift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This gift, valued at 700 euros, is considered one of the most appreciated by newly ordained priests. It contains everything necessary to be able to celebrate Holy Mass and administer the sacraments with dignity, even in places where material means are scarce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Detailed contents of the CARF Foundation's backpack of sippy cups:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sacred vessels:<\/strong>&nbsp;chalice, paten and ciborium\/bibb for the reservation and distribution of the Eucharist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liturgical elements:<\/strong>&nbsp;vases (made of clear glass for wine and water), altar cross and candles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Ornamento&amp;rlz=1C1GCCU_esES1161ES1161&amp;oq=contenido+mochila+vasos+sagrados+carf&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigAdIBCTExMTExajBqN6gCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;mstk=AUtExfAFArxDnYBIlYOglCnPos3eaXb95y42QUB9H3ub-bVdx8Waoq-KhkAG_kHQWwK2FUpupsDJ-tcSlBX5-0erSvWiuf5uVgK5csbRVVqSLbpfA9wpqrI3DQNvNlxuQP0Fw5_QA5t1aUXzSHzrQKYic6iZTlcdYkthJJ2zzyK7rCWoERg&amp;csui=3&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiP7dDdxN6TAxUsUKQEHauuGgsQgK4QegQIAxAD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ornament<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;stole (sign of Jesus and priestly authority) of various liturgical seasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Table linen:<\/strong>&nbsp;altar (silk) and other necessary cloths (purifier, pallia).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional:<\/strong>&nbsp;includes containers for the oil of the sick and holy water sprinkler.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"l\">Elite training for global impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This mission is carried out through prestigious academic centers where those who, in the future, will take their pastoral work to the most needy corners of the world are trained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond fashion, the objective of this flea market is to raise funds for the <strong>comprehensive training<\/strong> (human, intellectual and spiritual) of priests and religious. The beneficiaries study in centers such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>University of Navarra<\/strong> (Spain).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pontifical University of the Holy Cross<\/strong> (Rome).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A day in which fashion became a vehicle for hope, and where every purchase was also a gesture of support for a cause that transcends borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the generosity of the attendees, these future pastors will be able to take their work to the most needy corners of the world, with first class academic and spiritual preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"objetos-liturgicos-de-la-mochila\">Liturgical objects in the backpack of sacred vessels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Serving the Church: Liturgical Objects and Ornaments 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RMf7z2-QDbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jos\u00e9 Luis Sol\u00eds,&nbsp;<\/strong>a priest of the Mexican diocese of Celaya, recalls when \u00absome parish priests asked me to help them celebrate the Eucharist in remote places in their parishes. \u00bbTo get close to those places, whose landscape was beautiful and where there was a great silence, it was sometimes necessary to mount&nbsp;<strong>on horseback or donkey<\/strong>&nbsp;or keep walking to get to the site and celebrate mass,\u00bb he continues. Once there, the priest opened his backpack, unfolded its contents and began the Eucharist, which was attended by faithful from all the surrounding villages. \u00abI thank the foundation and pray to God for the fruits of this work,\u00bb he concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ropa-de-ceremonia-y-complementos\"><strong>Ceremonial clothing and accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the flea market also offered ceremonial and everyday clothing, as well as accessories, in an atmosphere marked by generosity and closeness. The funds raised were donated to the work of the CARF Foundation for the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.fundacioncarf.org\/conoce-fundacion-carf\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/staging.fundacioncarf.org\/conoce-fundacion-carf\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comprehensive training<\/a> -The intellectual, human and spiritual development of diocesan priests, seminarians and religious men and women from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#nieves-herrero-descubrio-la-mochila-de-vasos-sagrado\">Nieves Herrero at the charity flea market<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#u\">The backpack, a much appreciated gift<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#l\">Elite training for global impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marta Sant\u00edn<\/strong>journalist specializing in religion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WITNESSES | Priest Stories\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AI3Ibzei3_A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Social Action Board of the CARF Foundation held a charity fashion market in Madrid with exclusive pieces by the designer Mar\u00eda Nieto. The event was attended by Nieves Herrero and made it possible to publicize initiatives such as the backpack of sacred vessels. The funds raised support the integral formation of priests around the world.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":228974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"give_campaign_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[207,381],"class_list":["post-228971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-mercadillo-solidario","tag-mochila-de-vasos-sagrados"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228971"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228971\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":229288,"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228971\/revisions\/229288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/228974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228971"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fundacioncarf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}