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The Areosa community held a thanksgiving event for Father Maia and Father Diz on October 25
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The community gathered on Sunday, October 25, to honor Father Maia and Father Diz for their service to the parish. The celebration included a Mass presided over by Bishop Joaquim Dionísio and a communal lunch. During the liturgy, the community offered thanks for the ministry and service of both priests.
Parishioners presented the priests with honor books containing written memories and messages, a photo album, and a replica of Our Lady of Areosa. The CNE also presented awards to the priests. Father Maia, founder of Agrupamento 740-Areosa, received the Medalha de Agradecimento (Prata), and Father Diz, a former Assistente, received the Cruz de S. Jorge (Prata).
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