Basílica Menor de Nossa Senhora Aparecida to hold novena and quermesse

The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida in the Archdiocese of São José do Rio Preto will host a novena and a kermesse from October 3 to 12 to honor the patroness of Brazil. The basilica rector, Father Fábio Dungue, is organizing the schedule, which includes religious celebrations, a walk, musical performances, and family activities.

The novena runs from October 3 to 11. The kermesse takes place from October 9 to 12, with activities starting at 19h on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On the October 12 holiday, festivities begin at 10h. Musical guests for the kermesse include Renato Lopes on October 9, Elton Barony on October 10, Gui Fernandes on October 11, and Nicolas & Kayque on October 12. This year, proceeds from the event will fund the renovation of the niche housing the image of Our Lady of Aparecida.

On October 12, a walk from the basilica to Cedral will begin at 4h with a Mass presided over by Father Patrick Márcio. Admission to the scheduled events is free.