Parã de Minas celebrates the Jubilee of St. Francis of Assisi

Pará de Minas will begin a novena honoring St. Francis of Assisi on October 1 at the parish dedicated to the saint in the Santo Antônio neighborhood. The Diocese of Divinópolis announced that the daily novena rites and masses will start at 19h, followed by live music and food at the Frei Concórdio Square parking lot.

The schedule includes a commemoration of the passing of St. Francis on October 3. On October 10, the parish will host a pet walk and animal blessing starting at 9h. The novena concludes on October 11 with several masses, a rosary recitation, and a procession featuring images of St. Francis and St. Clare.

During the novena, priests will offer confessions to those seeking the plenary indulgence granted by the Church. The parish also celebrates its 67th anniversary on October 12.