# CNBB regional activities and pastoral meetings in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cnbb-regional-activities-and-pastoral-meetings-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-27T12:59:54.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) has initiated several regional activities focused on heritage preservation and pastoral strategy. In São Paulo, the CNBB Regional Sul 1 launched the Regional Cultural Heritage Commission. The commission aims to preserve and disseminate the Church’s ecclesiastical cultural assets through inventories, cooperation with heritage bodies like CONDEPHAAT and IPHAN, and parish training initiatives. Simultaneously, regional meetings are being held across other states to address social and evangelization strategies. In Espírito Santo, the Regional Leste 3 is preparing for meetings regarding Base Ecclesial Communities (CEBs) to address social, environmental, and economic challenges. In Santa Catarina, the Regional Sul 4 conducted a pastoral assembly that included a situational analysis of the region, noting economic disparities and religious shifts, specifically a decline in the Catholic majority alongside the growth of evangelical and non-religious populations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: CNBB holds regional pastoral meetings across Brazil The CNBB is holding regional assemblies in Brazil to plan evangelization efforts and analyze social trends in Espírito Santo and Santa Catarina. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cnbb-holds-regional-pastoral-meetings-across-brazil ### 2026-07-30: CNBB Regional Sul 1 launches Cultural Heritage Commission in São Paulo The CNBB Regional Sul 1 inaugurated its Cultural Heritage Commission in São Paulo, outlining priorities like asset inventories, cooperation with CONDEPHAAT/IPHAN, and training for parishes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cnbb-regional-sul-1-launches-cultural-heritage-commission-in-so-paulo --- Cite as: CNBB regional activities and pastoral meetings in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cnbb-regional-activities-and-pastoral-meetings-in-brazil