Amarante deanery held synodal formation meeting

The Amarante deanery held a synodal formation meeting on Saturday, October 24, at the Pastoral Center.

The gathering prepared participants for the 2026–2028 Diocesan Synod of Porto, which follows the theme "Be Porto: Form, Reform, Transform." Bishop Manuel Linda announced the synod on September 20, 2025, during a diocesan pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Fátima. This meeting is part of a series of synodal catecheses occurring throughout the Diocese of Porto.

Father José Manuel Ferreira, the parish priest of S. Gonçalo and vicar of the deanery, introduced the synod theme. He stated the motto reflects the identity of the diocese as a welcoming community that gathers diversity in unity to pursue a shared mission. Father António Bacelar, the parish priest of Maia, spoke to the participants about the ecclesial nature, spiritual method, and missionary purpose of the synod. Attendees included representatives from all parishes in the Amarante deanery, as well as several priests and deacons.