Apostolado da Oração holds first pilgrimage to future shrine in Palmas de Monte Alto

The Apostolate of Prayer held its first diocesan pilgrimage on Sunday, September 27, in Palmas de Monte Alto to visit the site of the future Shrine of Our Lady Mother of God and Queen of the Sertão.

Caravans from 7 cities within the Diocese of Caetité participated, including representatives from parishes in Ibitira, Guanambi, Condeúba, Pindaí, Urandi, Brumado, and Malhada. The Young Eucharistic Movement from Guanambi also attended. After attending Mass at the Holy Spirit Church, pilgrims walked to the Igreja Nova to pray to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and learn about the history of the location.

The pilgrimage concluded at the Igreja de Nossa Senhora Mãe de Deus e dos Homens with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the praying of the Terço da Misericórdia.