Paróquia São Sebastião begins emergency work on roof and launches restoration campaign of the Igreja Matriz

São Sebastião Parish has started emergency repairs on its main church ceiling and launched a fundraising campaign to restore the building. The work began after part of the ceiling detached, prompting priest Gustavo Ribeiro to coordinate with the parish council and pastoral coordinators to ensure the safety of the faithful.

Following a mass on Sunday, September 20, volunteers began removing religious images and partially dismantling the presbytery. On Monday, September 21, crews started replacing the old ceiling with new drywall. The parish has not performed structural interventions at the temple for 17 years.

The current repairs are the first step in a larger revitalization project. Future plans include improvements to the pews, flooring, side rooms, sacristy, parish office, and secretary office. To fund these works, the parish launched a restoration booklet campaign to invite the local community and diocesan faithful to contribute.