São Paulo – With a Mass in the Basilica of Carmel, solemnized by the choir of the Heralds, the 300th anniversary of the St. Elijah Carmelite Province was commemorated. in his words of thanks, the pastor, Friar Thiago Borges, declared: “This work of the Heralds of the Gospel is a work of God in the life of the people!”
Pernambuco – (Brazil) – In mid-July, the Masses held in the House of the Heralds (left) were opened once again to the participation of the public. And, continuing the “Quarantine, Faith and Charity ” campaign, dozens of basic supply packages were delivered to Immaculate Conception Parish in the city of Moreno (right), among numerous other activities.
Colombia – The Heralds were invited to participate in the Solemn Mass celebrated in the National Shrine of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, Patroness of Colombia, on her feast day. The central intention was to pray for those who have died as a result of the pandemic, and to beseech the Blessed Virgin’s special protection of Colombia.
Mozambique – The Archbishop of Maputo, Most Rev. Francisco Chimoio, OFM, celebrated a Mass in the Radio Maria Studio (photo at right) for the eternal repose of Br. José Eduardo Pinheiro, EP (in habit, next to centre aisle, photo at left), who was a Herald missionary in this country for many years. He surrendered his soul to God in São Paulo, on June 25.
São Paulo – Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer presided at a Eucharistic Celebration which, on June 26, commemorated the elevation of St. Anne’s Parish, in the North Zone of São Paulo, to the honour of a Minor Basilica. The Heralds of the Gospel choir was invited to participate in the celebration, which was transmitted live by TV-Arautos.
Campos dos Goytacazes (Rio de Janeiro) – To help in the fight against the pandemic, missionaries of the Heralds of the Gospel headed to downtown streets to distribute 1,500 thousand face masks made by Herald cooperators together with the Shop Owners Association.
