Bishop D. Fernando Maio de Paiva concludes first of ten pastoral visits

Bishop Fernando Maio de Paiva of Beja completed the first of ten scheduled pastoral visits to the parishes of his diocese on October 4. The inaugural six day visit focused on the parishes of Mértola, where the bishop visited families, elderly residents in care homes, children in schools, and patients in continuing care units.

The visit concluded with a Mass at the Mértola Mother Church presided over by Bishop Fernando. The celebration included 15 youths and adults who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Mass was concelebrated by parish priest Father Marcos Canjongo and parochial vicar Father Domingos José Ângelo before approximately 300 participants.