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Pope Leo has started a new catechesis series on the Gaudium et Spes pastoral constitution.
Pope Leo has started a new catechesis series on the Gaudium et Spes pastoral constitution. The series will explore the relationship between the Church and the contemporary world. The original document was signed by Pope Paul VI in 1965.
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Pope Leo XIV has started a new cycle of catecheses on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes.
Pope Leo XIV has started a new cycle of catecheses on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes. The constitution, from the Second Vatican Council, discusses the Church's presence in the world. Pope Leo XIV invites believers to commit to listening with the heart and to accompany and help people in difficulty.
SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of FortalezaReligión Digital
Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for September to the care of water.
Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for September to the care of water. He invites people to pray for the protection of this resource and to recognize it as a right, not a commodity. The Pope's intention is part of the Season of Creation, which is celebrated by Christians around the world.
SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of FortalezaThe Catholic Weekly
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for Creation Care on September 1, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for Creation Care on September 1, 2026. He called for conversion and care for creation. The Mass was part of the World Day of Prayer for Creation Care.
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The Evangelizar é Preciso event returns to Fortaleza for its 19th edition. Padre Reginaldo Manzotti will conduct the event on October 31, 2026, at the Aterro da Praia de Iracema. The event has been held in Fortaleza since 2007.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The Diocese of Campos held a meeting with couples in second union. The meeting was led by Pe Thiago Linhares and the Pastoral da Família. The program included moments of listening, sharing, prayer, and welcoming.
SourcesDiocese of Campos
Cardinal Jaime Spengler, president of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil, calls for collective commitment to care for creation.
Cardinal Jaime Spengler, president of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil, calls for collective commitment to care for creation. He highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for a mobilization of society to protect life and the common home. The cardinal's statement was made on the occasion of the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) is holding a seminar on the integrated management of Church cultural assets.
The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) is holding a seminar on the integrated management of Church cultural assets. The seminar will take place from October 5 to 8 in Brasília. Participants will have the opportunity to attend conferences, panels, and workshops.
Pope Leo XIV met with the oversight commission of the 'House for the Relief of Suffering' at Castel Gandolfo.
Pope Leo XIV met with the oversight commission of the 'House for the Relief of Suffering' at Castel Gandolfo. The commission was established in May and is responsible for ensuring the continuity and future of the research hospital founded by St Pio of Pietrelcina. The Pope is closely following the commission's work.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, President of Colombia, has apologized for using religious symbols in his inauguration on August 7.
Abelardo de la Espriella, President of Colombia, has apologized for using religious symbols in his inauguration on August 7. He made the apology after a court ruling. De la Espriella also reaffirmed his Catholic faith, saying "viva Cristo Rey".
The Tribunal Administrativo de Cundinamarca cancelled Bible Day in Chía, citing state neutrality.
The Tribunal Administrativo de Cundinamarca cancelled Bible Day in Chía, citing state neutrality. The day was approved in 2013.
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Catechists in Amazonia help people build a relationship with Jesus.
Catechists in Amazonia help people build a relationship with Jesus. Catechesis accompanies people of all ages and families.
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Holy Mass for the Care of Creation at the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, marking the beginning of the Season of Creation.
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Holy Mass for the Care of Creation at the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, marking the beginning of the Season of Creation. The Mass was held on September 1, 2026, and was attended by faithful from around the world. In his homily, the Pope emphasized the importance of caring for creation and protecting the environment.
SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News
The publication is available on the diocese's website.
Diocese Santo Amaro celebrated Mãe Peregrina on August 29. The image brings gratitude and joy to homes, communities and hearts.
SourcesDiocese of Santo Amaro
The Diocese of Santo Amaro celebrates Christmas at Paróquia São Pedro in Setor Sabará. The event is part of the diocese's holiday activities.
SourcesDiocese of Santo Amaro
The Diocese of Santo Amaro has published the Christmas schedule for the Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Caridade in the Setor Sabará. The schedule includes masses and other events.
SourcesDiocese of Santo Amaro
The Diocese of Santo Amaro celebrates Christmas at São Sebastião and Maria Mãe da Igreja in Setor Jordanópolis. The event is part of the diocese's Christmas celebrations. The Diocese of Santo Amaro is an official source.
SourcesDiocese of Santo Amaro
Dom José Negri presided over the perpetual vows of 5 new brothers. The ceremony took place at Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Esperança. The event was a moment of profound grace for the Salvista Religious Family.
SourcesDiocese of Santo Amaro
The Diocese of Santo Amaro announced the news.
SourcesDiocese of Santo Amaro
Priests of the Caieiras Pastoral Region gathered to celebrate the 72nd birthday of Bishop Dom Sérgio Aparecido Colombo. The bishop's birthday was on August 29. The priests met in communion to mark the occasion.
SourcesDiocese of Bragança Paulista
The Universidade Católica de Brasília inaugurated a Polo Social in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre. The new unit expands the educational activities of the UBEC group in the Vale do Juruá region. The inauguration took place on August 27.
SourcesDiocese of Cruzeiro do Sul
Diocese of Nova Friburgo publishes Círculo Bíblico for September 2026. The theme is the Book of Daniel.
SourcesDiocese of Nova Friburgo
The Pastoral da Comunicação (PASCOM) of Regional Oeste 2 held a regional meeting in Cuiabá-MT. Representatives of dioceses and prelatures of Mato Grosso evaluated the pastoral journey and defined actions for the next period. The meeting aimed to strengthen spirituality and mission.
The Diocese of Erexim held its annual deacons' retreat. The event took place at the Seminário de Fátima. Diáconos and their spouses attended.
SourcesDiocese of Erexim
The Diocese of Erexim holds its 91st pilgrimage to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Salette. The pilgrimage has the theme "Salette is prayer, tenderness and reconciliation". The event invites pilgrims to reflect on the message of Mary.
SourcesDiocese of Erexim
The Paróquia São Raimundo Nonato celebrated its patron saint, São Raimundo Nonato, with a procession and prayers. The celebration took place in the bairro são Raimundo. The Igreja also celebrated the saint.
SourcesDiocese of Manaus
The Diocese of Guarulhos held a Mass for Mothers at the Paróquia São Pedro Apóstolo. The Mass was presided over by Padre Aderivon. The event was attended by mothers, families, and faithful.
SourcesDiocese of Guarulhos
The UnaFé event, promoted by the Coordenação do Setor da Juventude da Paróquia da Sagrada Família de Belém, gathered a large crowd in Uiraúna-PB. The event surpassed expectations and brought together not only young people but also others. It was a moment of faith, joy, and communion.
SourcesDiocese of Cajazeiras
Dom Jailton Lino announces new appointments, possessions and sending of priest for Doctorate in Rome. The transfers include the parishes of Santa Cruz da Vitória and Ferradas neighborhood, in Itabuna.
SourcesDiocese of Itabuna
The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has opened a Missionary Formation School with 226 students. The school aims to provide formation for missionaries.
The 13th Social Communication Seminar was held in Rio de Janeiro. 120 participants attended. The seminar reflected on contemporary communication.
Cardinal Orani João Tempesta has created a pioneering pastoral for digital missionaries in the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro. The Pastoral dos Missionários Digitais (Pamidi) was instituted by decree on August 14, 2026. The new pastoral aims to evangelize in the digital environment.
Diocese de Cajazeiras held Congresso Vocacional Diocesano from August 28-30. The event was promoted by the Serviço de Animação Vocacional (SAV).
SourcesDiocese of Cajazeiras
The Diocese of Caetité began the Festa da Padroeira 2026 with the traditional Levantamento do Mastro and the first night of novena. The event started at 18h in Palmas de Monte Alto.
SourcesDiocese of Caetité
The Diocese of Guajará-Mirim hosted the 22nd annual meeting of priests from the Regional Noroeste. About 40 priests attended the meeting in Guajará-Mirim. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Archdiocese of Porto Velho and other dioceses.
SourcesDiocese of Guajará-Mirim
The Movimento Fé e Política held a formation meeting for candidates to the State and Federal Parliament. The meeting was held at the Cidade da Comunhão. The event aimed to reflect on the Social Doctrine of the Church.
SourcesDiocese of Goiânia
The Diocese of Lages has initiated a series of five videos of reflection on the Grito dos Excluídos e das Excluídas. The first video features Dom José Valdeci Santos Mendes. The series aims to raise awareness about exclusion, injustice, and vulnerability.
SourcesDiocese of Lages
The Diocese of São Salvador da Bahia airs a prayer program. The program is called Oração Por Um Dia Feliz. It aired on 01.09.2026.
The Comissão Sociotransformadora da Região Episcopal São José held its third meeting. The meeting was attended by Padre Francisco do Carmo Bezerra and Padre Emílio Castelo. The meeting aimed to strengthen articulation in the Região São José.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The Carmelo Secular holds a mystic meeting in Cuiabá from September 5 to 7. The event marks 300 years of canonization and 100 years of doctorate of São João da Cruz.
SourcesDiocese of Cuiabá
Padre André Luiz led 85 young men in the Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. The event marked the end of the vocational month. The young men want to "listen to Him and respond to His call".
Mons. Frisina returned to Brazil to lead a 1000-voice choir in Campinas/SP. He also gave conferences on liturgy and music.
The Região Episcopal Bom Jesus dos Aflitos celebrated Catechist Day on August 30, 2026. The event brought together catechists for a moment of faith, communion, and confraternity. The theme was 'Testemunhas da comunhão, participação e missão' and the lema was 'O que vimos e ouvimos, nós vos anunciamos, para que estejais em'.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The Parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição in Cascavel hosted the event 'DIA DO CATEQUISTA 2026'. The event was promoted by the Commission of Initiation to Christian Life (Catechesis) of the Praia Region São Pedro and São Paulo, in the Archdiocese of Fortaleza.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The Diocese of Fortaleza publishes the saints of the day, including Santo Egídio, Santa Ana and São João de Dakla. The saints lived in different times and places. Santo Egídio was a Benedictine monk who lived in France in the 8th century.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
Anna Medeossi has been entrusted with the care of Notre-Dame de Santa Cruz in Oran, Algeria.
Anna Medeossi has been entrusted with the care of Notre-Dame de Santa Cruz in Oran, Algeria. She is the first woman to hold this position. Medeossi spoke about her story of encounter, faith, and listening at the Rimini Meeting.
The publication is available on the diocese's website.
The publication is available online.
SourcesDiocese of Nova Friburgo
Irmã Antônia Storti, a ursulina religious, leaves the Diocese of Roraima after 16 years of mission. She will assume a new mission in Moçambique.
SourcesDiocese of Roraima
The Diocese of Macapá has a new lay council coordination team. The election took place on August 30 during an assembly. The assembly was a moment of discernment and co-responsibility in the evangelizing mission of the Church.
SourcesDiocese of Macapá
The Diocese of Eunápolis held the IV Encontro Diocesano de formação para o secretariado paroquial. The event was held in person for the first time and featured a breakfast, delivery of study kits, and certificates. The Diocese of Eunápolis organized the event.
SourcesDiocese of Eunápolis
Dom Reginei Modolo met with coordinators of five Pastoral Sectors to prepare the 3rd Encounter with leaders, priests, deacons and religious. The meeting was also attended by priests Adriano, Cícero, Marcondes Martins Barbosa, Zimri Jamlec and Adriano Monteiro.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
Pe Gustavo Ferreira left a message for acolytes at the Diocesan Meeting of Acolytes and Coroinhas. The meeting was held on August 29. Pe Gustavo Ferreira is the diocesan assessor of the SAV.
SourcesDiocese of Bragança Paulista
Canção Nova prioritizes sharing the experience of encountering Jesus Christ in daily life. The community has one charism.
SourcesCanção Nova
The organization held a celebration for the people of God.
SourcesCanção Nova
The Diocese of Bragança Paulista held a diocesan meeting of acolytes and servers, with around 5,000 participants. The event took place on August 29. The diocese is located in Brazil.
SourcesDiocese of Bragança Paulista
The Diocese of São Luís do Maranhão celebrates São José de Ribamar from September 1 to 27, 2026. The event will take place at the Santuário São José de Ribamar. Thousands of faithful are expected to attend.
The Diocese of Curitiba held a tithing formation event in Colombo, which drew over 100 participants. The event aimed to improve communication about tithing. The Comissão da Dimensão and journalists facilitated the event.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
The Conselho Missionário Arquidiocesano held a formation event for Mês Missionário 2026. The event brought together community members, movements, and pastorals to discuss the missionary journey. The COMIDI presented proposed material for the month.
SourcesDiocese of Teresina
The Diocese of Janaúba held a Eucharistic Celebration. Dom Roberto José presided over the celebration. The community of Santo Antônio began a new phase as a quasi-parish.
SourcesDiocese of Janaúba
The Diocese of Bragança Paulista held an event in Atibaia with 5,000 participants. The event included prayer, fraternity, and vocational animation. The Diocese of Bragança Paulista organized the Encontro Diocesano de Acólitos e Coroinhas.
SourcesDiocese of Bragança Paulista
Paróquia São Sebastião in Maximiliano de Almeida held a meeting on family participation in Iniciação à Vida Cristã. The meeting brought together catechumens, parents, and the catechesis team.
SourcesDiocese of Vacaria
The Arquidiocese de Fortaleza commission met on August 29. The meeting defined priorities for the mission of the laity. Representatives from four episcopal regions attended.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The Diocese of Fortaleza is holding a novena in Maranguape until September 8. The event includes novenas, adoration, and Eucharistic celebrations. The festivities are part of the traditional Festa de Nossa Senhora da Penha.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The Diocese of Fortaleza holds a novena in Maranguape from August 29 to September 8. The program includes novenas, adoration, and Eucharistic celebrations. The events take place at the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The Arquidiocese de Natal held its first synodal assembly with around 200 delegates. The assembly was part of the first archdiocesan synod project. The program started with the accreditation of the delegates, followed by a mass presided over by Archbishop Dom João Santos Cardoso.
SourcesDiocese of Natal
The Cáritas Diocesana de Guarulhos held its First Diocesan Meeting on August 29. The meeting was attended by representatives of parishes, priests, and public authorities. The event was conducted by Roberto Samuel and featured animation by Ney Rosa.
SourcesDiocese of Guarulhos
Dom Paulo Mendes Peixoto, Archbishop of Uberaba, writes a column about the upcoming elections in Brazil. He encourages citizens to exercise their right and duty to vote. The archbishop emphasizes the importance of choosing the right representatives for the administration.
SourcesCNBB
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass & Rosary on August 31st, 2026, at 9:30am.
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass & Rosary on August 31st, 2026, at 9:30am. The Diocese of Bragança Paulista also announces an encounter for coroinhas and acólitos. KTO broadcasts a Chapelet from Lourdes.
The Diocese of Fortaleza published the saints of the day for August 31. The saints include São Raimundo Nonato, Santo Aristides, São Teódoto, Santa Rufina, and Santa Amia.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
Forania Nossa Senhora da Piedade held an ordinary meeting for pastoral planning. The meeting took place at the Centro Pastoral Nossa Senhora das Graças. Pe. Leonardo, the new Vigário Foraneo, thanked everyone for their presence.
SourcesDiocese of Divinópolis
The Seminário São José held its annual festival on August 29. The event featured a vocational fair, musical performances, and a raffle. Hundreds of people attended the festival, which aimed to bring together communities.
SourcesDiocese of Manaus
Dom Lauro Sérgio, bishop of Diocese of Colatina, closed the 13th Regional Meeting of CEBs. The meeting was held in Arquidiocese de Vitória. The bishop's message was one of hope and recognition.
SourcesDiocese of Vitória
The Diocese of Campos held a catechist meeting in Campos with representatives from Campos, São João da Barra and São Fidélis. The meeting focused on personal encounter with Christ.
SourcesDiocese of Campos
The Diocese of Itumbiara has published the Angelus for August 30, 2026. The text reflects on Jesus' revelation to his disciples about his upcoming Passion.
SourcesDiocese of Itumbiara
The Diocese of Fortaleza publishes the saints of the day, including Santo Adauto and São Félix, São Pamáquio and Mártires da Inglaterra. The saints were martyred in 304. The diocese shares information about the saints.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
CN Agro shows the creation of Crioulo Horse in São Paulo. The report highlights the love for horses. The horse unites the family.
SourcesCanção Nova
Pope Leo XIV will preside over several liturgies in September and October, including a Holy Mass in Genazzano and a Mass for the inauguration of the Academic Year of the Pontifical…
Pope Leo XIV will preside over several liturgies in September and October, including a Holy Mass in Genazzano and a Mass for the inauguration of the Academic Year of the Pontifical Universities. The Holy See Press Office released the calendar of liturgical celebrations presided over by the Pope. The events will take place in various locations, including the Vatican City, France, and UNESCO.
Diocese of Osório also has a biblical journey.
Diocese of Osório also has a biblical journey. The Diocese of Erexim will hold a formation night on the book of Daniel.
The Franciscan Sisters of Parochial Apostolate held a spiritual retreat with the theme "Entre vós não será assim". The retreat was led by frei João Carlos Karling and included moments of prayer, celebration, reflection, and community sharing. The reflection highlighted the spirituality of serving in relationships.
SourcesDiocese of Lages
The Ecological Integral Commission held an expanded meeting in the Manaus Archdiocese. The meeting was inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'.
SourcesDiocese of Manaus
The Church celebrates Beato Eustaquio van Lieshout, a Dutch priest who worked in Brazil as a missionary of health and peace. His remains are in the Memorial do Santuário da Saúde e da Paz in Belo Horizonte. He was known for blessing and greeting the faithful with the words 'health and peace'.
SourcesACI Digital
The Diocese of Divinópolis held a meeting to establish the Núcleo de Formação e Espiritualidade da Pastoral Familiar. The team will support and coordinate the continuous training and spiritual deepening of agents working in family evangelization.
SourcesDiocese of Divinópolis
Diocese de Guanhães held its II Encontro Vocacional Diocesano. The event took place on August 29, 2026, at the Salão da Catedral Diocesana de Guanhães. The theme was 'Leigos e Vocacionados em Missão'.
SourcesDiocese of Guanhães
The clergy of the Diocese of Guanhães held a spiritual retreat in Diamantina from August 24 to 27. The retreat was led by Dom Valter Magno de Carvalho, Bishop of the Diocese of Ituiutaba. The retreat included Mass celebrations and reflections.
SourcesDiocese of Guanhães
Pope Leo says catechists are witnesses of Jesus. They are people of the word, pronouncing it with their own lives.
SourcesDiocese of Guajará-Mirim
The document is available on the diocese's website.
SourcesDiocese of Osório
The document is available on the diocese's website.
SourcesDiocese of Osório
The youth of the Vicariate Our Lady of the Rosary met in Jussiape for a night of prayer, reflection, sharing, and fellowship. The meeting was attended by young people from the parishes of Boninal, Piatã, Abaíra, and Jussiape. The event aimed to strengthen the pastoral journey of the youth.
The Arquidiocese de Curitiba has published the Semanário Bíblico-Pastoral, a weekly biblical-pastoral newsletter. The newsletter is in its 2nd year and 70th edition.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
The Diocese of Bragança Paulista celebrates the birthday of Dom Sérgio Aparecido Colombo. The diocese gives thanks to God for his life.
SourcesDiocese of Bragança Paulista
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass and Rosary on August 29, 2026, at 9:30am.
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass and Rosary on August 29, 2026, at 9:30am. The Diocese of São José dos Campos also announces a Giro Diocesano on August 28, 2026. KTO broadcasts a Chapelet from Lourdes on August 28, 2026.
Roberto Francis Prevost entered the Augustinian order in 1978.
Roberto Francis Prevost entered the Augustinian order in 1978.
The initiative is part of the National Day of Volunteering.
The initiative is part of the National Day of Volunteering. The food is delivered to families in vulnerable situations.
The Catholic Church in Slovenia will hold a prayer day for vocations on September 12, 2026.
The Catholic Church in Slovenia will hold a prayer day for vocations on September 12, 2026. The event will take place in various locations across the country. The Archdiocese of Celje will hold a pilgrimage and mass, while the Diocese of Koper will hold a prayer meeting and mass.
SourcesDiocese of São Salvador da BahiaKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
Bishop Erik Varden prayed for King Harald V, invoking a ninth-century prayer for the dying.
Bishop Erik Varden prayed for King Harald V, invoking a ninth-century prayer for the dying. He commended the king to God's mercy on behalf of Norwegian Catholics. The bishop hailed the king as a 'stable pillar'.
The Pope addressed participants at a meeting organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America on addiction in Latin America.
The Pope addressed participants at a meeting organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America on addiction in Latin America. The meeting was attended by over 100 leaders from 18 countries. The Pope emphasized the need for integral responses to addiction, including prevention, assistance, justice, and pastoral accompaniment.
SourcesThe Holy SeeCNBB
U.S. bishops advocate for Haitian community.
U.S. bishops advocate for Haitian community. Charity benefits both giver and receiver.
Pope Leo XIV sent a message of closeness to Nepal flood victims.
Pope Leo XIV sent a message of closeness to Nepal flood victims. At least 469 people have died in Nepal. Caritas is helping flood victims.
Regional Nordeste 3 confirms new bishops for different areas of evangelization.
Regional Nordeste 3 confirms new bishops for different areas of evangelization. The definition is part of the Assembly's work, which brings together bishops, diocesan and regional coordinators of Pastoral to reflect on the challenges and priorities of the ecclesial mission in Bahia and Sergipe. Dom George Muniz was confirmed as referential of the Commission for Action.
SourcesDiocese of São Salvador da BahiaCNBBDiocese of Cruz das Almas
The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) has launched a new website dedicated to the Synod on Synodality.
The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) has launched a new website dedicated to the Synod on Synodality. The website will accompany the current phase of the synodal process, marked by the reception and implementation of the Final Document of the Synod in local churches. The new environment brings together documents, news, videos, formation and reflection content, synodal experiences, and materials for download.
SourcesCNBBDiocese of FortalezaDiocese of Olinda e RecifeACI DigitalCanção Nova
The Conferéncia Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) will promote a national collection on September 5 and 6 for the 19th National Eucharistic Congress.
The Conferéncia Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) will promote a national collection on September 5 and 6 for the 19th National Eucharistic Congress. The event will take place in the Archdiocese of Goiânia from September 3 to 7, 2027. The collection aims to involve the entire people of God in the preparation for the Congress.
SourcesDiocese of FortalezaCNBBDiocese of Olinda e RecifeDiocese of CuritibaDiocese of MossoróDiocese of São José do Rio Preto
The Diocese of Osório held its 13th Diocesan Meeting of Terço dos Homens, with around 190 participants. The meeting took place at the Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem church in Santo António da Patrulha.
SourcesDiocese of Osório
The Diocese of Osório invites girls from 12 years old to the Kairós Feminino encounter. The event will take place on September 20. It will be a day of prayer and vocational discernment.
SourcesDiocese of Osório
The Diocese of Erexim publishes the weekly newsletter of the Paróquia Santa Isabel da Hungria de Três Arroios. The newsletter is available online.
SourcesDiocese of Erexim
Bishop of Roraima Dom Evaristo Spengler warns of human trafficking and vulnerability of children and adolescents in the borders. He highlights the impacts of illegal mining, migration and geographical position of Roraima. The bishop made the statements during a workshop in Pacaraima.
SourcesDiocese of Roraima
Canção Nova airs Agro show. The show features the last day of the Barretão festival. A family dedicates themselves to the Crioulo horse.
SourcesCanção Nova
Diocese of Divinópolis Deacon Ronivon Amorim completes spiritual retreat in preparation for his upcoming priestly ordination. The retreat was led by Fr. Carlos James dos Santos, SJ. It took place at the Mosteiro Nossa Senhora das Graças in Belo Horizonte.
SourcesDiocese of Divinópolis
Diocese de Dourados held an Encontro Diocesano for 500 cerimoniários. The event included formation, spirituality, and convivência. Cerimoniários renewed their commitment to liturgical service.
SourcesDiocese of Dourados
The Diocese of Caetité celebrated the Senhor da Boa Vida feast in Cordeiros. The feast took place from August 16 to 25. It was a moment of faith, devotion, and unity for the communities.
SourcesDiocese of Caetité
Severino Germano da Silva was ordained on September 4, 2015. He is the parish priest of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Lagoa Salgada.
SourcesDiocese of Natal
Diocese of Viana installs Pe. Joel de Matos as parish priest of Paróquia São Benedito. The ceremony will take place on August 29, 2026, at 7 pm in Cajari, MA.
SourcesDiocese of Viana
Diocese of Paranaguá names members of Arquitetura e Arte Sacra.
SourcesDiocese of Paranaguá
The Diocese of Paranaguá announced the appointment of members to its Commission on Sacred Art and Architecture. Bishop Dom Paulo Alves Romão named Pe. Gilberto Rodrigues Filho as the coordinator.
SourcesDiocese of Paranaguá
The Colégio Santa Cecília donated 100 basic baskets to the Pastoral dos Migrantes. The donation was accompanied by the Postulantes of the Congregação dos Irmãos Maristas. The Arquidiocese de Fortaleza is involved in the initiative.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The day shows the risks of smoking. Quitting smoking is a sure alternative to live healthier.
SourcesCanção Nova
People are engaged in giving themselves entirely for evangelization.
SourcesCanção Nova
Padre Mateus, from Piracicaba, has been accepted at the Vatican Diplomatic Academy. He will remain linked to the Diocese of Piracicaba.
SourcesCanção Nova
Diocese de Osório moves Jornada Bíblica Diocesana 2026 on-line due to rain forecast. The event was to be held in Maquiné.
SourcesDiocese of Osório
The Diocese of Santo Amaro has published a pastoral note. The note is titled “NOTA PASTORAL”.
SourcesDiocese of Santo Amaro
Thousands of faithful take to the streets of Maceió to celebrate Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres. The celebration is organized by the Archdiocese of Maceió.
SourcesArchdiocese of Maceió
The Diocese of Fortaleza published the saints of the day for August 28. The saints are Santo Agostinho and Santo Alexandre I.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
Janaína Gonçalves, coordinator of Pascom Brasil, says AI can be used but critical sense and ethics are needed. She emphasizes corresponsability and ethics.
SourcesACI Digital
Dom Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo, Archbishop of Belo Horizonte, writes on the importance of credible politics. He emphasizes that politics should not be extinguished, even in the face of disappointments. The Church has a role in promoting humanistic and social values.
SourcesCNBB
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He delivered an address, expressing gratitude for their presence and shared desire to seek ways of building communion. The Pope emphasized the need for a concerted effort to seek concrete paths of reconciliation and fraternity, citing Jesus as an example of how goodness and charity can disarm. He also recalled the saints who helped unite the people, and prayed for growth in service to promote peace and justice.
The Diocese of São José dos Campos celebrates the memory of Santa Mônica, mother of Santo Agostinho.
The Diocese of São José dos Campos celebrates the memory of Santa Mônica, mother of Santo Agostinho. Victoria Bar, a mother of five, talks about her devotion to Santa Mônica. The Comunidade de Mães Cristãs Santa Mônica is mentioned.
The 58th Regional Pastoral Assembly was held in Santa Catarina.
The 58th Regional Pastoral Assembly was held in Santa Catarina. The assembly defined paths for evangelizing action. It was attended by ecclesiastical and pastoral leaders.
Kolbe Arte is preparing a film about Venerable Maria de Lourdes Guarda.
Kolbe Arte is preparing a film about Venerable Maria de Lourdes Guarda. The project was entrusted to Kolbe Arte by the Diocese of Jundiaí. The film is advancing with a new partnership and is expected to reach cinemas.
Texas A&M University has seen a 69% increase in Catholic conversions.
Texas A&M University has seen a 69% increase in Catholic conversions. The university had 121 adults enter the Church two years ago, and 204 this year.
SourcesACI Digitalcath.ch
The Diocese of São Salvador da Bahia has opened registrations for the youth retreat 'Jovens aos Pés da Cruz'.
Porto Ferreira city council names a street after Father Ocimar Francatto. He was a priest who served the city for 27 years.
SourcesDiocese of Limeira
Diocese of Eunápolis thanks for the XV Congresso Diocesano da Família. The Congress had the theme "Família, torna-te aquilo que és!" and the lema "Por Cristo, com Cristo, em Cristo".
SourcesDiocese of Eunápolis
The Diocese of Eunápolis held the XV Congresso Diocesano da Família, gathering over 1,000 people in Porto Seguro. The event promoted formation, spirituality, and celebration of family life. The congress was held at the Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia (UFSB) in Porto Seguro-BA.
SourcesDiocese of Eunápolis
The Diocese of Cuiabá starts the Novena of Nossa Senhora do Bom Despacho on Sunday, August 30. The novena will begin at 5am with a procession and celebration. The 7am celebration will be held earlier during the 9-day novena.
SourcesDiocese of Cuiabá
Waldiak Silva Rondon will be ordained a Salesian priest in Cuiabá. The ordination will be presided by Dom Edmilson Tadeu Canavarros. Rondon chose "E o reconheceram ao partir do Pão" as his ordination motto.
SourcesDiocese of Cuiabá
The Paróquia Nossa Senhora do Pilar has started the restoration of the Capela do Senhor Bom Jesus in Pitangui. The project is funded by environmental compensation measures through the Plataforma Semente. The initiative is a partnership between the Paróquia and the Ministério Pùblico de Minas Gerais.
SourcesDiocese of Divinópolis
About 450 members of Apostolado da Oração participated in Jornada Apostólica in Paróquia São Sebastião, Afonso Cláudio. The event brought together representatives from eight parishes in the region. Members from parishes Sagrado Coração de Jesus, Santa Isabel, Santíssimo Sacramento and Nossa Senhora de Fátima attended.
SourcesDiocese of Vitória
The Archdiocese of Teresina is promoting a formation event for parish secretaries on September 12. The event aims to provide knowledge of administrative procedures and norms. It will take place at the Centro de Treinamento Pe. Tony Batista.
SourcesDiocese of Teresina
He is a member of the Diocese of São José dos Campos.
The Archdiocese of Fortaleza is praying for the recovery of Padre Ednardo Honório, who is hospitalized in the ICU. He is the vicar of the Parish of Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres in Caucaia and assistant coordinator of the Archdiocese's Pastoral Coordination. According to the latest medical report, Padre Ednardo's condition is being monitored.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
The 13th Encontro das Comunidades Eclesiais de Base will be held in Carapina, Serra. The Regional Leste 3 includes the Dioceses of São Mateus, Colatina, Cachoeiro and the Archdiocese of Vitória.
SourcesDiocese of Vitória
Paulinas Livraria holds 2nd Chimarrão Teológico on August 29. The event will discuss discernimento vocacional and life choices. It is free and open to the public.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
The Reitoria de Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio in Fortaleza celebrates its patron saint's feast from August 27 to September 8. The theme is "O Centro sob os cuidados de Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio". The program includes prayer, celebrations and community actions.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
Casais que se formaram na Canção Nova compartilham suas histórias. A organização sustenta a família e o carisma.
SourcesCanção Nova
The album has 14 compositions for different times and rites in church life.
SourcesCanção Nova
The Diocese of São José dos Campos will hold Vocation Day 2026 on August 30. The event will take place at the Seminário e Cúria Diocesana de São José dos Campos.
The Diocese of Fortaleza publishes the saints of the day for August 27. The saints include Santa Mônica, São Cesário de Arles, São Poimén and Santa Margarida “Descalça”.
SourcesDiocese of Fortaleza
ACI Digital reports on a documentary about Maria Eduarda Nogueira, who died of cancer at 17. The documentary will be released on Youtube.
SourcesACI Digital
Pastoral Juvenil de Portugal and Passo-a-Rezar launched a spiritual itinerary for JMJ Seul 2027. The itinerary includes a prayer proposal every 27th of the month.
SourcesACI Digital
The Arquidiocese de Teresina held a festival in honor of São Tarcísio, with over 1,000 participants.
The Arquidiocese de Teresina held a festival in honor of São Tarcísio, with over 1,000 participants. The event included a tríduo and a festival with moments of faith, prayer, and devotion.
The Regional Nordeste 3 holds a pastoral assembly in Salvador.
The Regional Nordeste 3 holds a pastoral assembly in Salvador. The assembly reflects on the challenges of evangelization. It is attended by bishops, priests, and representatives of various dioceses.
SourcesDiocese of São Luiz de CáceresDiocese of São Salvador da BahiaCNBB
The Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma (Ukrainian) announces the Fall Youth Retreat 2026, to be held from September 18 to 20 at Camp Guyasuta in Sharpsburg, PA.
The Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma (Ukrainian) announces the Fall Youth Retreat 2026, to be held from September 18 to 20 at Camp Guyasuta in Sharpsburg, PA. The event will end at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, PA. The Diocese of Fortaleza and Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji also announce youth events.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v SlovenijiDiocese of FortalezaEparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma (Ukrainian)
The publication is available on the diocese's website.
The Comissão de Presbíteros Regional Nordeste 3 of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) has a new executive presidency for the 2026-2030 quadrennium. The new members were chosen during the IX Congresso Regional da Pastoral Presbiteral in Vitória da Conquista (BA). The presidency is composed of padre Acival Vidal de Oliveira.
SourcesDiocese of Cruz das Almas
The Pastoral do Batismo das Foranias Leste e Oeste held a formation event in Dourados. Agents from various parishes participated.
SourcesDiocese of Dourados
The Parish of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Igaracy held a Day of Spirituality with young people on August 23. The event was part of the Diocesan Year of Youth. The program included a Santa Missa and moments of praise.
SourcesDiocese of Cajazeiras
Representatives of the Mothers Who Pray for Their Sons movement from the Diocese of Erexim participated in a formative meeting in São José do Ouro. The activity brought together coordinators of groups and leaders from the Dioceses of Erexim and Vacaria. The meeting aimed to deepen knowledge about the organization and services of the movement.
SourcesDiocese of Erexim
The Diocese of Erexim has printed 4,500 calendars for the Apostolado da Oração movement. The calendars indicate the family's integration into the movement and their communion of prayer for the Pope's intentions. The Apostolado da Oração is also known as the Worldwide Prayer Network of the Pope.
SourcesDiocese of Erexim
The Paróquia São José do Capão Raso held a formation meeting for musicians and singers on August 16. The meeting aimed to deepen knowledge of liturgical music and its relation to celebrations. Silviane Stockler de Lima and Jackson Cesar de Lima led the formation.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
The Diocese of São Luís do Maranhão holds the 5th Forâneo Encounter of the People of God, gathering faithful from six parishes in São Luís (MA). The event takes place on Saturday (29) in Angelim. The theme is “Seu Reino, jamais será destruído” (Dn 7,14).
Dom José Antônio Peruzzo leads a bible formation event. The event will be held at the Matriz Santa Cecília. It is open to all interested in deepening their understanding of the Word of God.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
The Paróquia Santo Agostinho in Ahù will celebrate the Solenidade de Santo Agostinho. The event marks the end of the Semana Agostiniana 2026. The celebration will include a solemnity and confraternization.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
The Archdiocese of Curitiba will hold a festival on August 30 to celebrate its centenary. The event will include a large gathering of participants. The festival will take place on Sunday, August 30.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
The 5th Italian Lunch of Paróquia São João Batista will be held on August 30, 2026, at 12:30 pm. The event will feature gastronomy, confraternization, and a raffle of prizes. The event is open to the community.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Graças e Santa Gemma Galgani in Barreirinha hosts a traditional Polish lunch in honor of Our Lady of Częstochowa. The event will take place on Sunday, August 30, at 12h. It will feature faith, culture, and traditional Polish cuisine.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
Igreja holds Coleta Nacional pelas Vocações this weekend. The event aims to promote vocations and support the formation of future priests.
SourcesDiocese of Curitiba
The event was held in the diocese.
SourcesDiocese of Tianguá
Her book is called The Saint Monica Club. The book is inspired by the story of Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine.
SourcesACI Digital
A Comunidade Canção Nova afirma que a entrega e a fé alimentam a vocação ao celibato. A comunidade tem como objetivo levar a vida nova do evangelho ao Brasil e ao mundo.
SourcesCanção Nova
Canção Nova realiza projeto social que promove integração e convivência comunitária. O projeto ajuda adultos, jovens e crianças a superar riscos e violências.
SourcesCanção Nova
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