Diocese de Cajazeiras holds Abraça Jovem in Coremas and Riacho dos Cavalos

The Diocese of Cajazeiras held two Abraça Jovem gatherings on September 19 and 20 for youth from the Pombal and Catolé do Rocha deaneries. These events are part of the diocese's 2026 Year of Youth.

The first gathering took place in Coremas on Saturday, September 19. Participants from local parishes began at the São Pedro and São Paulo Chapel and walked to the Santa Rita de Cássia Parish Church. Bishop Francisco de Assis Gabriel dos Santos, C.Ss.R., joined priests Igor Duarte, Francisco Júnior, and local pastor Francisco Alves for the event. The program included a dialogue with the bishop, preaching, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by a Mass celebrated by Father Francisco Júnior.

The second gathering occurred in Riacho dos Cavalos on Sunday, September 20, for the Catolé do Rocha deanery. Hundreds of young people participated in a procession led by the Cefas Community. The event included music by DJ Damião Jr. from Obra Alégrate and concluded with a Mass presided over by Bishop Francisco de Assis Gabriel dos Santos and concelebrated by Father Thiers Queiroga, Father Igor Duarte, and Father Francisco Júnior.