Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Mercês prepares festivities for St. Francis of Assisi

Our Lady of Mercies Parish, also known as the Capuchin Church, has scheduled a series of events to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Jubilee Year. The festivities mark 800 years since the trânsito of St. Francis and include a tríduo, a temporary exhibition, blessings to animals, a cultural presentation, and a solemn Mass.

The tríduo will be held in three communities. The first session is on Thursday, October 1, at Paróquia São João Batista in Vila Sandra at 19h30. The second session is on Friday, October 2, at Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Mercês at 19 horas. The third session is on Saturday, October 3, at Paróquia Bom Jesus dos Perdões in praça Rui Barbosa.

On Friday, October 2, the parish will open a temporary exhibition titled 800 Anos do Trânsito de São Francisco de Assis-Ano Jubilar 2026 in the parish hall, which remains open until October 31. On Saturday, October 3, the traditional blessing of animals begins at 15 horas. The celebrations include a solemn Mass on Sunday, October 4, at 10 horas, and a theatrical performance on October 31. The Franciscan Jubilee Year, established by Pope Leo XIV, is scheduled to end on January 10, 2027.