Diocese of Luz delegation participates in 46th National Deaf Pilgrimage

A delegation from the Diocese of Luz attended the 46th National Pilgrimage of the Deaf at the National Shrine of Aparecida on September 26, 2026. The event, held in celebration of National Deaf Day, brought together faithful, families, pastoral workers, and interpreters.

Father Vicente Henrique, the coordinator for the Deaf Ministry in the Diocese of Luz, organized the diocesan delegation. During the celebration at the central altar, Bishop Adilson Pedro Busin of Tubarão, who serves as a reference for the Deaf Ministry in the CNBB, presided.

In his homily, Bishop Busin stated that deaf people are active members of the Church responsible for evangelization rather than just recipients of assistance. He thanked the interpreters and noted that inclusion requires full participation in catechesis, sacraments, and community decisions.