Bishop Geovane Luís da Silva institutes Victor Olímpio de Camargos to Ministry of Acolyte

Bishop Geovane Luís da Silva instituted seminarian Victor Olímpio de Camargos to the ministry of acolyte during a Mass at the São José Seminary on September 30, 2026.

The ceremony, held on the liturgical memorial of Saint Jerome, was presided over by Bishop Silva and concelebrated by the formator priests. Family members and other seminarians attended the service.

As an acolyte, Camargos is tasked with serving at the altar to assist priests and deacons during liturgical actions, particularly the celebration of the Eucharist. His responsibilities include caring for the distribution of Holy Communion, including to the sick. During his homily, Bishop Silva described the ministry as a way to anticipate the life of an ordained minister through dedication to the liturgy and service to the people.