Bishop Fernando Maio de Paiva presides over Confirmation in Ourique

Bishop Fernando Maio de Paiva of Beja presided over the Confirmation of seven adults in Ourique on Sunday, October 25. The liturgy concluded a pastoral visit to the parish of Ourique and its surrounding areas that took place from October 17 to October 25. Father Dariusz, the parish priest, concelebrated the Mass.

The visit began in Santana da Serra and included the communities of Garvão and Ourique, as well as Fitos, Monte da Ribeira, Funcheira, Grandaços, Aldeia de Palheiros, and Favela Nova. During the visit, the bishop celebrated Mass, prayed the Rosary, and visited schools, nursing homes, the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, and the local cemetery. He also met with local businesses, municipal executives, parish council members, volunteer firefighters, and the GNR.

The bishop met with various groups, including catechists, the sick, and local movements. He also held an open meeting at the parish hall for questions from the community. The visit included a celebration for the 28th anniversary of the dedication of the parish church in Ourique.