Crato celebrates 100 years of Caldeirão de Santa Cruz do Deserto

The 26th Romaria do Caldeirão de Santa Cruz do Deserto will take place this Sunday, September 27, in the Dom Quintino district of Crato. This year's event is particularly significant as it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Caldeirão, centered on the theme “100 years of Caldeirão de Santa Cruz do Deserto: memory, prophecy, and hope.”

The program includes religious services, cultural activities, and the screening of the documentary “O Caldeirão de Santa Cruz do Deserto” by filmmaker Rosemberg Cariry. The film explores the history of the territory and the legacy of Beato José Lourenço. Other scheduled events include a special moment dedicated to the territory's historical importance to the Cariri region, a Mass involving the transfer of the 16th Intereclesial Icon to the Diocese of Iguatu, and cultural sharing sessions.