Diocese de Dourados celebrates 92 years of Pe. Beto's life in Thanksgiving Mass

The Diocese of Dourados held a Mass of Thanksgiving on October 6 to celebrate the 92nd birthday of Father Wilbert Maciel da Silva, known as Father Beto. The celebration honored his life and priestly ministry following his birthday on September 24.

Bishop Henrique Aparecido de Lima, C.Ss.R., presided over the Mass, which was concelebrated by priests Paulino, Ademir, Marcos, and Felipe, along with Deacon José Carlos Peromingo. Family members and friends attended the event, including his brother, Facino Maciel da Silva.

During the celebration, Bishop Henrique invited attendees to publicly honor the priest. Participants recognized Father Beto for his dedication to his mission and his life of service to the Church. Born in Ponta Porã on September 24, 1934, Father Beto was ordained a priest on December 2, 1961.