Diocese of Erexim holds 39th Romaria a N. Sra. da Santa Cruz

The Diocese of Erexim held the 39th Romaria a N. Sra. da Santa Cruz at Lajeado Paca, located at Km 20 of the RS 420 road between Erechim and Aratiba. The pilgrimage and its preceding three day prayer service focused on the theme of Our Lady of the Holy Cross and Dorothea Farina as a path to conversion and peace.

During the pilgrimage, Father Gladir Giacomel, the rector of the sanctuary, presided over a mass near the cross. Other activities included a Via-Sacra led by laypeople, a penitential service led by Father Paulo Rogério Caovilla, the pastor of São Pedro Parish in Erechim, and a blessing of food led by Father Clair Fa.