Diocese of Lages

History

A Latin Rite suffragan see in Santa Catarina state, Brazil, the Diocese of Lages (Latin: Dioecesis Lagensis) belongs to the ecclesiastical province of Chapecó. In the city of Lages stands its cathedral, Catedral Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, dedicated to Our Lady of Joy.

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• Dom Guilherme Werlang participates in 5th video of Vida em Primeiro Lugar series

  Bishop Emeritus Guilherme Werlang participated in the 5th video of the Vida em Primeiro Lugar series, according to the Diocese of Lages. The social ministries of the diocese produced the video as part of a mobilization effort for the Grito dos Excluídos e das Excluídas. In this episode, Werlang discusses housing as a fundamental right. He also describes the Grito dos Excluídos as a way for people and groups whose rights are denied or voices are silenced to reflect and organize. The diocese states that prioritizing life means ensuring every person has access to housing and the conditions necessary for a full life.

  Sep 25, 2026 · Life & Family

• Dom Gilson Meurer participates in the fourth video of the series “Vida em Primeiro Lugar”

  Bishop Gilson Meurer addressed the issue of housing in the fourth video of the "Vida em Primeiro Lugar" series. The Diocese of Lages released the video to encourage reflection on social realities and the rights of vulnerable people. The video series is an effort by the social ministries of the Diocese of Lages to support the Grito dos Excluídos e das Excluídas movement, which highlights groups facing inequality and exclusion. In this installment, Bishop Meurer discussed housing, which is the theme of this year's Campanha da Fraternidade. The bishop stated that housing is a sacred good and a right intended by God for everyone. He noted that a secure home serves as the foundation for human dignity and that without one, families become more vulnerable when trying to access health, education, food, and work.

  Sep 22, 2026 · Dioceses

• Pope Leo XIV celebrates 71st birthday

  Sep 18, 2026 · Vatican · 31 sources

• Dom Gilson Meurer reflects on the Bible as a living word that transforms life

  Bishop Gilson Meurer of Lages invited the faithful to rediscover the importance of the Bible during the month of September celebrated by the Catholic Church in Brazil. In his reflection, titled “A Bíblia: Palavra viva que transforma a vida,” the bishop described the Bible as the living word of God that communicates a project of life and salvation rather than just an ancient literary work or historical record. Meurer connected his message to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, specifically the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum, to emphasize the centrality of the Bible in the life of the Church and the faith experience of each Christian. He noted that Portuguese translations allow Christians to access the Bible during the Eucharist, personal reading, and various Church formation groups. The bishop encouraged the diocesan community to use this month to renew their commitment through daily reading, prayer, study, and participation in pastoral activities. He also referenced the memory of São Jerônimo, celebrated on 30 de setembro, to highlight the history of Bible translation and the importance of making the word of God known and understood in the language of every people.

  Sep 18, 2026 · Catholic Life

• Diocese of Lages publishes video on women's rights

  Sep 17, 2026 · Life & Family

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