Santa Catarina Church reinaugurated in Raiz da Serra

The Santa Catarina Church in Raiz da Serra has been reinaugurated following restoration and renovation works. The solemn mass, presided over by Bishop Dom Joel Portella Amado, marked the conclusion of the community's 50th-anniversary celebrations.

During the ceremony, a first-degree relic of Saint John Paul II was deposited before the blessing of the altar. The event included the placement of the relic's certificate of authenticity and the official minutes of the celebration. In his homily, Dom Joel emphasized that the restored beauty of the temple serves as a sign of God's presence and a result of the community's collective effort.