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The Association The Way of Bonaria was established in Lula on October 2, 2021. The members come from all parts of the Island. Upon incorporation, the “Charter of Lula” was signed, which, among other things, reads:

“Recalling the ancient tradition of religious walks in Sardinia, following the example of the Way of St. James and the Via Francigena, we want to promote the Bonaria Walk as a place of welcome and dialogue for believers and non-believers alike, in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi who made himself a pilgrim to the Holy Land to offer peace in place of the sword. Along with the value of welcome, we want to promote a Way of peace and concord, of openness to pilgrims who would like to cross Sardinia to hear the stories of its people and admire the beauty of its natural environment. We want to promote a Way that knows how to foreground the values of respect for people, solidarity between generations and between peoples, offering the power of words and silence.”.

The Association aims to foster dialogue between pilgrims and the inhabitants of the individual stages and stops, as well as to support local communities in the care and custody of the Bonaria Way. Those who would like to volunteer by joining our association can send their proposal by writing to: info@camminobonaria.it, with a brief note of introduction and a statement of adherence to the values of the Lula Charter as stated above.

The Associazione Il Cammino di Bonaria is not the managing body of the Way but only the promoter. With its launch, the Way was entrusted to the individual municipalities crossed by the route.

The organs of the Association are: theAssembly, the Board of Directors, the President and the Board of Probationers. The following five committees operate within it:   Reception facilities commission, Commission of stage contact persons, Signage commission, Prison facilities commission and others, Promotion and merchandising commission.

August 16-27, 2020
Pioneers cross Sardinia for the first time from Olbia to NS Bonaria in Cagliari
October 2, 2021
The Association Il Cammino di Bonaria is established in Lula (Sanctuary of the Miracle).
August 16-28, 2022
Some members of the Association walk the Way for the second time from the Basilica of San Simplicio in Olbia to the Sanctuary of Bonaria in Cagliari
September 15, 2022
San Simplicio churchyard in Olbia

“km 0” stone-laying ceremony presided over by Card. Arrigo Miglio with Bishop Sebastiano Sanguinetti and Can. Antonio Tamponi, in the presence of Mayor Settimo Nizzi

December 10, 2022
Churchyard Basilica of Bonaria in Cagliari

Siste Viator arrival stone-laying ceremony presided over by Shrine Rector Father Francesco Podda, in the presence of Mayor Paolo Truzzu

December 30, 2022
Surveys begin to verify the route: Berchiddeddu and Orotelli
February 4, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Nuoro, presided over by Bishop Monsignor Antonello Mura, in the presence of Mayor Andrea Soddu
February 25, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Lula presided over by parish priest Don Antonio Cosseddu, in the presence of Mayor Mario Calia and Bishop Sebastiano Sanguinetti
April 1, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Bitti presided over by parish priest Don Totoni Cossu, in the presence of Mayor Giuseppe Ciccolini
April 29, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Berchiddeddu with the inauguration of the first stage of the Path, in the presence of Don Totoni Cossu, ASPO Olbia general director Massimo Putzu and delegated councilor Salvatore Sini
May 27, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Orotelli presided over by parish priest Don Michele Pittalis, in the presence of Mayor Tonino Bosu
June 10, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Alà dei Sardi presided over by parish priest Don Giommaria Canu, in the presence of Mayor Francesco Ledda
June 24, 2023
Ceremony of the laying of the Siste Viator stones in Sedilo presided over by Bishop Monsignor Mauro Maria Morfino with parish priest Don Battista Mongili, in the presence of Mayor Salvatore Pes
August 16-27, 2023
Association members walk the Bonaria Walk for the third time. Verification of the route and reception facilities
September 16, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Fordongianus presided over by Bishop Msgr. Roberto Carboni with parish priest Fr. Omar Orrù, in the presence of Mayor Serafino Pischedda
October 15, 2023
Presentation of the Walk of Bonaria project inside the Badu 'e Carros Prison
October 27, 2023
Presentation of the Walk of Bonaria project in the E. Fermi scientific high school in Nuoro
November 26, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Ottana presided over by parish priest Don Pietro Borrotzu, in the presence of Mayor Franco Saba
December 16, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Usellus presided over by parish priest Don Bruno Houssen, in the presence of Mayor Fabrizio Cao
December 17, 2023
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Sini presided over by parish priest Fr. Fidele Kotho, in the presence of Mayor Biagio Atzori
January 18, 2024
Melzo (MI), Palazzo Trivulzio, presentation of the Bonaria Walk project.
February 3, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in front of the Badu 'e Carros prison in Nuoro presided over by chaplain Don Giampaolo Muresu, in the presence of prison director Marianna Madeddu and Mayor Andrea Soddu
April 6, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Guasila presided over by parish priest Don Gianmarco Lorrai, in the presence of mayor Paola Casula
April 10, 2024
Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI). Presentation of the Bonaria Walk project.
April 19, 2024
Olbia Airport. Presentation of the Bonaria Walk project.

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April 21, 2024
Jerzu. Presentation of the Bonaria Walk project.
May 18, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremonies in Orani, Sarule and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Gonare presided over by parish priests Don Gesuino Corraine and Don Luigino Monni, in the presence of mayors Marco Ziranu and Paolo Ledda
May 14, 2024
Meeting in Bologna with Card. Matteo Zuppi to present the Cammino di Bonaria project
May 31, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony inside the Quartucciu juvenile prison, presided over by Archbishop Giuseppe Baturi, in the presence of prison warden Enrico Zucca, Tommaso Giulini and many magistrates
June 1, 2024
Inauguration of the Nuoro- Monte Gonare stage, departing from the Badu “e Carros prison, in the presence of inmates from the same prison and some from the Mamone Prison House, accompanied by the facilities” staff and director Marianna Madeddu
June 2, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Genuri presided over by Pastor Fr. Jerome Obakore Eruoghororere, in the presence of Mayor Sandro Branca
June 29, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Ussana presided over by parish priest Don Simone Scalas, in the presence of Mayor Emidio Contini
June 30, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Samatzai presided over by parish priest Don Michele Saddi, in the presence of Mayor Enrico Cocco
June-July 2024
The work of tracing the path continues.
August 17-30, 2024
Association members walk the Camino for the fourth time to test the final route
September 25, 2024
Audience in Rome by Pope Francis. The Way flies
October 27, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Setzu presided over by parish priest Don Claudio Cera, in the presence of Mayor Sandro Palla
November 9, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Villanovafranca presided over by Don Claudio Cera, in the presence of Mayor Matteo Castangia
November 10, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Barumini presided over by parish priest Don Nicola Pinna, in the presence of Mayor Michele Zucca
December 6, 2024
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony at the Approdo Therapeutic Community (Lula stage - Nuoro), presided over by Don Giovanni Maria Chessa, in the presence of Approdi cooperative president Giovanna Murgia
December 7, 2024
Ceremony of the laying of the Siste Viator stones on Mount Ortobene, at the foot of the statue of the Redeemer (Nuoro), presided over by Don Giovanni Cossu, in the presence of the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Municipality of Nuoro Giovanni Pirisi
February 1, 2025
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Monserrato presided over by parish priest Father Nicola Ruggeri with the Rector of the Sanctuary of Bonaria Father Eugenio Caramia, in the presence of Mayor Tomaso Locci
February 18, 2025
Lesmo. Presentation of the Bonaria Walk project.
March 1, 2025
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremonies in Romanzesu (Bitti) and in the Mamone Prison House presided over by Don Totoni Cossu, Don Giommaria Canu and Don Emanuele Martini, in the presence of prison warden Vincenzo Lamonaca and mayors Giuseppe Ciccolini, Clara Michelangeli and Antonella Canu

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March 22, 2025
Day of solidarity inside the juvenile prison of Quartucciu and blessing of the mural of the Way of Bonaria, in the presence of Don Paolo Enea and prison director Marilla Baire
March 29, 2025
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Tuili in the presence of Mayor Andrea Locci
April 12, 2025
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony at Bantine Soro (Orotelli - Ottana stage) presided over by Don Totoni Cossu, in the presence of family members of Francesco Pira
May 8, 2025
Handing over ceremony of no. 20 arrows inside the Badu 'e Carros Prison.
May 9, 2025
Siste Viator stone-laying ceremony in Onani presided over by parish priest Don Antonio Cosseddu, in the presence of mayor Clara Michelangeli
June 14, 2025
Basilica of Bonaria: inauguration of the Way of Bonaria, presentation of the Guide to the Way of Bonaria and website