Who leads the central Mass on the Assumption in Marija Bistrica?

The central Mass on August 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. is led by Zagreb Archbishop Mons. Dražen Kutleša.

What time are the Masses on the Assumption in Marija Bistrica?

Masses at the Shrine of Our Lady of Bistrica are held at 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m.

Where can one watch the broadcast of the Mass on the Assumption?

The central Mass at 10 a.m. on August 15, as well as the Sunday Mass at 10 a.m., are broadcast live on HRT.

What events take place after the Assumption as part of the event?

After the feast, there is a mushroom exhibition on August 16, the music event 'SINA memoriam 4' on August 21, and the Vozočašće of horse-drawn carriages on August 23.

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The 'Summer in Marija Bistrica' event brings a rich religious and cultural program, with the central Mass on August 15 at 10 a.m. led by Zagreb Archbishop Dražen Kutleša, broadcast live on HRT.

Summary

The central Mass on the Assumption in Marija Bistrica on August 15 at 10 a.m. is led by Archbishop Dražen Kutleša.
On the eve of the feast, August 14, a candlelight procession takes place at the Bistrica Calvary, with the Mass celebrated by Rev. Domagoj Matošević.
The 'Summer in Marija Bistrica' event continues with a mushroom exhibition on August 16, a rock concert on August 21, and the Vozočašće on August 23.
Masses on the Assumption are held at six times, with the central Mass broadcast live on HRT.

The 'Summer in Marija Bistrica' event, organized by the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marija Bistrica, enters its central phase with the traditional celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The central Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Bistrica on Friday, August 15, 2026, will be led by Zagreb Archbishop Mons. Dražen Kutleša, and the Mass will be broadcast live on HRT.

Candlelight Procession on the Eve of the Feast

The celebration begins on the evening before the Assumption, on Thursday, August 14, 2026, when the Way of Light and a candlelight procession will be held at the Bistrica Calvary starting at 8:30 p.m. Following the procession, a Mass will be celebrated, led by Reverend Domagoj Matošević, the economist of the Archdiocese of Zagreb.

Mass Schedule on the Assumption

On the feast day itself, August 15, Masses will be held at the Shrine at six times: 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. The central Mass at 10 a.m. will be led by Archbishop Kutleša, and the broadcast on HRT will allow faithful who cannot physically participate in the pilgrimage to follow the celebration. A broadcast of the Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. is also ensured.

Cultural and Entertainment Program Continues

The 'Summer in Marija Bistrica' program does not stop with the feast. Already on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Square of Pope John Paul II, starting at 9 a.m., an exhibition of edible, poisonous, and medicinal mushrooms that grow in Croatian regions will be set up. The exhibition is organized by the Mushroom Picker Association 'Zagorski vrganj' from Zabok.

Music lovers can also look forward to 'SINA memoriam 4, a jam for Sina', which will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Hudekova bašča starting at 9 p.m. The well-known rock band from Bistrica, Giberry Sons, will take the stage. The traditional Vozočašće of horse-drawn carriages is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026.

The 'Summer in Marija Bistrica' event lasts until September 26, offering visitors a variety of religious, cultural, traditional, and entertainment content over the coming weeks.