Brazilian bishops conduct pastoral visits in Petrópolis and Rochdale

Bishop Dom Joel Portella Amado presided over Mass at the Cathedral São Pedro de Alcântara in Petrópolis, Brazil, where he baptized four children, presenting the ceremony as “a sign of hope” and emphasizing the pastoral role of encouraging the faithful.

Bishop Dom João Bosco Barbosa visited the Paróquia São João Batista in Rochdale, Brazil, meeting parish clergy and lay leaders, delivering a catechesis for youth, and presiding over several celebrations, including a Crisma Mass, while engaging with pastoral agents and community members.