Bishop José Antonio Satué presides over the Eucharist in Melilla

Bishop José Antonio Satué presided over a Mass at the Sacred Heart parish in Melilla on Saturday, September 19, to mark the start of new pastoral assignments. During the celebration, José Luis Pastor took possession as the new parish priest and episcopal vicar for Melilla.

Pastor joined three other priests and permanent deacon Fernando Moreno to form a five-member team serving the local Church. Before his oath, Pastor expressed his desire to serve the community and thanked God for the opportunity. The parish council also welcomed Pastor and expressed its readiness to work with him for the benefit of the Church and local society.

The event followed a farewell Mass held the previous day for Eduardo Resa, who served as the city's parish priest and vicar for eight years. That service was attended by the President of the Autonomous City, Juan José Imbroda. Other priests, deacons, and family members from the Diocese of Málaga traveled to Melilla to support the clergy beginning their new roles.