Diocese of Duque de Caxias to celebrate All Souls' Day with masses

The Diocese of Duque de Caxias will hold Masses on Monday, 2 November, to observe All Souls' Day. Celebrations will take place in cemeteries, churches, and other prayer spaces throughout the pastoral territory.

Bishop Tarcisio Nascentes dos Santos will preside over the Holy Mass at 8h at the Cemitério Nossa Senhora de Belém in the Corte Oito neighborhood of Duque de Caxias. The schedule also includes celebrations in the Centro, Periferia, and São João de Meriti pastoral regions.

The diocese noted that the liturgy for All Souls' Day requires sobriety. Musical instruments should accompany singing without compromising the character of the day. The Gloria is not recited during these liturgies.