Diocese of San Bartolomé de Chillán celebrates Te Deum

The Diocese of San Bartolomé de Chillán held its traditional Te Deum at the Cathedral Church. Bishop Andrés Ferrada Moreira led the ceremony, which included regional authorities, senators, volunteer representatives, and law enforcement officials.

During his homily, Bishop Ferrada Moreira spoke about the social nature of life and the importance of community. He prayed for families, the vulnerable, and those responsible for public safety. The bishop called for a commitment to combat organized crime and drug trafficking, specifically mentioning support for the Carabineros and the Investigative Police. He also urged the promotion of the family and the protection of life from conception to natural death.

The service featured a musical prayer by folk singer Juan Godoy Bustos. Bishop Ferrada Moreira concluded by asking for the intercession of Nuestra Señora del Carmen during the year commemorating 100 years of her coronation.