Contratación, Colombia - May 24, 2023 - Thousands of people made a pilgrimage to the Monument of Mary Help of Christians in the municipality of Contratación, recognized as a diocesan shrine, to honor the Queen and Patroness of the community. The Salesian house of Contratación is part of the Salesian Province of Colombia-Bogotá (COB), and for 68 years the population has celebrated the patronal feast with a pilgrimage attended by faithful from various parts of the country and culminating with a solemn procession and a Eucharist featuring the consecration of various groups, including Volunteers, new members of the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA).