Diocese of Osório elects new diocesan coordinator for Pastoral da Pessoa Idosa

The Diocese of Osório elected a new diocesan coordinator for the Pastoral da Pessoa Idosa during a diocesan assembly held on October 22. The assembly took place at the parish hall of Nossa Senhora da Conceição in Osório.

The meeting included Bishop Jaime Pedro Kohl, priests, religious sisters, parish coordinators, and leaders from the 13 parishes where the ministry operates. Participants attended a lecture by Dr. Carmen Andrade from the Federal University of Santa Maria regarding the challenges of aging and the mission of the pastoral care for the elderly.

Outgoing coordinator Odete Meregalli presented a review of activities conducted between 2022 and 2026. Her report focused on work within local communities, particularly with elderly people in situations of social vulnerability. The new coordinator will serve for the 2026 to 2030 term.