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Bishop of Algarve thanks diocese and invites to walk together
Bishop Vitorino Soares sent a note of gratitude to the Diocese of Algarve on September 29 to mark the beginning of his ministry following his installation on September 19. In the message, Soares thanked the community for their welcome, trust, and prayer.
Soares invited the diocese to walk together as a united, missionary family that remains close to the people. He noted that while the community may face difficulties or resistance, they can find the right path by placing Jesus Christ at the center. He encouraged the faithful not to fear leaving habitual spaces and asked the Holy Spirit to help the diocese grow in faith, hope, and charity.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official source@diocesealgarveBishop of Algarve thanks for welcome and challenges diocese to walk 'more and more united, missionary and close to people'
Diocese of Faro · Samuel Mendonça
- Reporting@agenciaecclesiaAlgarve: Bishop wrote a note of gratitude to the diocese and invites to make 'a path together'
Agência Ecclesia · Carlos Borges
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 29, 9:31 AM Agência Ecclesia Português Algarve: Bispo escreveu nota de gratidão à diocese e convida a realizar «um caminho juntos»
- Sep 29, 8:32 AM Diocese of Faro Português Bispo do Algarve agradece acolhimento e desafia diocese a caminhar “cada vez mais unida, missionária e próxima das pessoas”
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