Diocese of Funchal to Unveil New Pastoral Program for 2026/2027
Madeira GuideThe Diocese of Funchal is set to launch its 2026/2027 Pastoral Program this Saturday. The program, inspired by the Letter of James, calls for a dynamic shift in faith practice.
The Diocese of Funchal will present its Pastoral Program for the ecclesiastical year 2026/2027 on Saturday, July 25th. The unveiling will take place at 10:30 am at the Igreja do Colégio. This event is significant for the local Catholic community as it sets the spiritual agenda for the coming year, inviting all faithful, pastoral agents, and community members to attend.
Under the theme 'Be Practitioners of the Word', the program encourages the diocesan church to make the Word of God central to Christian life and pastoral action. Drawing inspiration from the Letter of James, it emphasizes that faith should be reflected in deeds, testimony, mission, and concrete commitment, rather than being limited to mere listening.
The program highlights the need for a pastoral conversion that moves beyond maintenance to become a missionary, prayerful, evangelizing church committed to charity, justice, and peace. It calls for an active participation of all faithful—laypeople, consecrated individuals, and ordained ministers—in a shared responsibility that fosters vibrant, informed, and missionary communities.
- Biblical formation
- Valuation of readers
- Creation of Bible study groups
- Practice of Lectio Divina
- Celebration of the Word Sunday
- Diocesan and parochial initiatives centered on Scriptures
The Diocese emphasizes that Christ is at the center of God's living Word, and listening to Him leads to a transformative pastoral conversion capable of altering people, communities, and ecclesiastical structures.
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