Basílica Menor de Nossa Senhora Aparecida to hold novena and quermesse

The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida in the Archdiocese of São José do Rio Preto will host a novena and a kermesse from October 3 to 12 to honor the patroness of Brazil. The basilica rector, Father Fábio Dungue, is organizing the schedule, which includes religious celebrations, a walk, musical performances, and family activities.

The novena runs from October 3 to 11. The traditional kermesse takes place from October 9 to 12, featuring a children's area and musical shows. Renato Lopes will perform on October 9, followed by Elton Barony on October 10, Gui Fernandes on October 11, and Nicolas & Kayque on October 12. Activities on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday begin at 19h, while the October 12 holiday schedule starts at 10h. All funds raised from the kermesse will go toward renovating the niche that holds the image of Our Lady of Aparecida.

On October 12, a walk from the basilica to Cedral will begin at 4h following a Mass presided over by Father Patrick Márcio.