Diocesan missionary vigil to be held in Nocera Inferiore on October 28

The Diocese of Nocera Inferiore-Sarno will hold a diocesan missionary vigil on Wednesday, October 28.

Bishop Giuseppe Giudice will preside over the celebration at 20:00 at the San Bartolomeo Apostolo parish in Nocera Inferiore. Organized by the diocesan missionary office, the event follows the national theme "United in Mission" and marks the centennial edition of the World Mission Day. The service will use a structure from the Missio Foundation adapted for the local diocese.

During the vigil, a cross will be presented to all baptized members as a sign of the missionary mandate. This gesture is intended for all faithful, including those not involved in specific missionary activities, to represent their call to witness the Gospel. Don Emanuele Ruggiero, director of the diocesan missionary office, noted that mission begins within local communities and families rather than being an activity limited to distant countries.