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Puerta del Cielo Cemetery holds mass for All Souls Day

The Puerta del Cielo Cemetery hosted a solemn mass this Sunday to commemorate All Souls Day, providing a space for families to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

Monseñor Faustino Burgos, the Bishop of the Diocese of Baní, presided over the Eucharist. During his homily, he encouraged attendees to follow the example of Jesus and strive for holiness through obedience.

Families gathered among decorated graves and floral arrangements to clean, adorn, and reflect on the lives of those who have passed. Attendees described the visit as a spiritual opportunity to reconnect with the presence of their departed relatives.

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Diocese of Baní · Faustino Burgos · Puerta del Cielo Cemetery