Diocese of São José dos Campos

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Within the ecclesiastical province of Aparecida in Brazil lies this diocese, known in Latin as Dioecesis Sancti Iosephi in Brasilia, with its seat in the city of São José dos Campos.

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• Pope Leo XIV invites to pray Rosary for peace

  Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to pray the Rosary for peace throughout the month of October. He made the invitation following a Mass in Lourdes. During a speech in Metz regarding the roots of European unity and peace, the Pope urged leaders to show courage in negotiations and to be willing to sacrifice certain positions for the greater good of peace. He warned against the illusion of rearmament, noting that increasing military spending is not a creative effort for peace. The Pope referenced Robert Schuman to suggest that global peace requires creative efforts proportional to existing dangers. He described the current trend of rapid rearmament in many countries as a potential path toward a new useless massacre.

  Sep 28, 2026 · Church & State · 2 sources

• Pope Leo XIV prays the rosary in Lourdes

  Pope Leo XIV led a candlelit procession and the recitation of the Rosary at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, 27. The event served as the final commitment of the Pope's visit to France. During his address following the prayer, the Pope spoke to the gathered faithful about the hope that guides pilgrims through life's trials. He specifically addressed the sick, describing them as privileged witnesses to how faith and love for God can transform existence. He encouraged those suffering to remember that present hardships do not compare to the glory that will be revealed in them. The Pope invited the faithful to move toward Mary with confidence, noting that her Immaculate Conception serves as a beacon. He expressed his emotion at seeing generations of believers respond to the invitation to pilgrimage at the site of the Marian apparitions.

  Sep 28, 2026 · Vatican · 4 sources

• Pope Leo XIV receives Pontifical Academy of Sciences

  Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on September 24 to begin a two-day plenary session titled "The Future of Science in a Changing World." During the audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Pope addressed approximately 140 participants regarding the rapid transformation of society through digitalization, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The Pope noted that while these technologies offer potential breakthroughs in medicine, food systems, energy, and the understanding of the natural world, they also present significant risks. Referencing his document *Magnifica Humanitas*, he stated that technological progress is never strictly a technical matter, as every technology reflects a specific understanding of human beings and society. Pope Leo XIV emphasized that scientific advancement must be accompanied by an increase in responsibility, particularly toward the environment and the most vulnerable people. He urged that scientific culture remain innovative while staying inclusive and focused on human dignity, peace, and the common good. The plenary session, organized by Chancellor Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson and President Joachim von Braun, aims to produce a statement containing recommendations on the ethical implications of scientific progress.

  Sep 25, 2026 · Vatican · 8 sources

• Diocese of São José dos Campos holds 7th annual liturgical music formation

  The Diocese of São José dos Campos held its seventh annual liturgical music formation on September 19, 2026, at Santo Agostinho Parish. The event brought together 100 singers, instrumentalists, musicians, and community music ministers from 32 of the diocese's 45 parishes. Father Jair Oliveira Costa, a member of the liturgical music sector of the CNBB Episcopal Commission for Liturgy, led the training. The session focused on the theme of inculturating liturgical music into celebrations to serve identity, faith, and beauty. During the afternoon, Father Costa led discussions to help participants understand music as an essential part of the liturgy that supports the faith and participation of the congregation. The training addressed how to value the specific identities and faith journeys of local communities while maintaining the liturgical meaning of the music.

  Sep 24, 2026 · Liturgy

• Pope Leo XIV names Silvio Pereira de Castro as new auxiliary bishop of São Miguel Paulista

  Pope Leo XIV has appointed Silvio Pereira de Castro as the new auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of São Miguel Paulista in Brazil. The appointment, which fulfills a request from Bishop Algacir Munhak for pastoral assistance, also assigns de Castro the titular see of Mauriana. A member of the local clergy, de Castro has served as the rector of the diocesan seminary since 2010. He was ordained a priest on February 18, 2006, and has held several roles within the diocese, including cathedral vicar, diocesan bursar from 2012 to 2025, and parish vicar for the São Benedito pastoral area. Born in Cianorte, he studied philosophy in São Paulo and theology at the Pontifical Faculty of Theology Nossa Senhora da Assunção. His episcopal ordination is scheduled for December 19 at the diocesan cathedral. De Castro indicated that his motto will be "With Mary to serve."

  Sep 24, 2026 · Bishops · 6 sources

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