# Religious commemorations in South America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-commemorations-in-south-america > Updated: 2026-08-31T19:56:31.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Religious communities across Colombia, Chile, and Venezuela have engaged in various commemorative events and scheduled upcoming services. In late August, the Diocese in Valledupar, Colombia, concluded its ‘Semana de la Diocesanidad’ with a thanksgiving Eucharist to honor historical milestones, including the seventh anniversary of the Ecce Homo Cathedral’s consecration. Simultaneously, in La Serena, Chile, the Archdiocese observed National Solidarity Day through services led by Archbishop René Rebolledo Salinas, focusing on the legacy of San Alberto Hurtado and providing support following heavy rains. Looking toward September, religious activities continue with scheduled broadcasts and masses. In Colombia, Telecaribe announced plans to live-broadcast a Central Mass honoring Santo Tomás de Villanueva. In Venezuela, the Archdiocese of Valencia will hold an Eucharist to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Monsignor Salvador Montes de Oca, honoring his legacy of defending persecuted individuals. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Religious commemorations scheduled in Colombia and Venezuela Religious events include a live broadcast of the Santo Tomás de Villanueva mass by Telecaribe in Colombia and a mass in Valencia, Venezuela, commemorating the 82nd anniversary of Monsignor Salvador Montes de Oa 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-commemorations-scheduled-in-colombia-and-venezuela ### 2026-08-20: Religious communities hold commemorative events in Colombia and Chile Catholic dioceses in Colombia and Chile are holding religious commemorations, including Valledupar's Diocesanity Week and National Solidarity Day in La Serena. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-communities-hold-commemorative-events-in-colombia-and-chile --- Cite as: Religious commemorations in South America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/religious-commemorations-in-south-america