On January 11, the superiors of the Sanctuaries of San Ignacio in Loyola and Manresa attended the founding meeting of the Association of Municipalities of the Ignatian Way, an initiative by Manresa City Council. Sixty of the 94 municipalities along Saint Ignatius' historic pilgrimage route signed the founding document, aiming to highlight the cultural, historical, and environmental richness of the journey, from the lush Basque forests to the Mediterranean Catalan landscapes and the austere Monegros.

This project promotes sustainable tourism rooted in local values, inspired by the spiritual essence of the Ignatian Way. While encouraging pilgrimages along paths marked with orange arrows, the initiative also seeks to attract wider audiences interested in the route's diverse landscapes and heritage.

The Benedictine community of Montserrat sponsored the ceremony, reflecting its role as the final stage of the Way. Superiors of Loyola and Manresa also visited Manresa's Sanctuary of the Cave and the Museum of Catalonian Baroque.

The municipalities now collaborate with the Society of Jesus, which has promoted this transformative pilgrimage since 2012. Provincial Enric Puiggròs SJ highlighted the 500th anniversary of Saint Ignatius' journey, noting its enduring relevance as a path of spiritual growth and self-discovery.

Led by José Luis Iriberri SJ, the Pilgrim Office provides resources for completing the journey, either in full or in stages, with updated guides and a multilingual website, caminoignaciano.org.