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Celebrations of Our Lady Aparecida's Day in Various Cities Across Brazil

Festivities for Our Lady Aparecida's Day, Brazil's patroness, include masses and processions in multiple locations, particularly in Rio Branco, Divinópolis, and Juiz de Fora.

12 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On October 12, the Day of Our Lady Aparecida, Brazil's patroness, is celebrated. In various cities, the program includes masses, processions, and other religious activities. In Rio Branco, celebrations began earlier in the month with masses, novenas, and cultural activities, while in Divinópolis, festivities start at midnight with processions and masses at the Sanctuary of Our Lady Aparecida.

In Juiz de Fora, parishes and communities have prepared a special program featuring masses, car processions, and auctions. This year's event theme is 'With Mary, in community.'

Itapetininga will also celebrate with a special program, including novenas and masses at the Sanctuary of Our Lady Aparecida do Sul, starting on the 11th and continuing on the holiday itself.

In Aracaju, festivities will take place at the Sanctuary of Our Lady Aparecida, highlighted by a procession with an electric trio, along with artistic performances. The celebrations will see participation from faithful in the region.

In the São Paulo municipalities of São José do Rio Preto and Araçatuba, there will be walks, masses, and the traditional Patroness Festival, featuring an extensive schedule throughout the day.

Churches in Rio de Janeiro will also participate, with masses in various neighborhoods and a procession in Santa Margarida, led by Archbishop Dom Orani Tempesta, reflecting the collective participation of communities in the celebrations. According to reports, the festivities will also include moments of prayer in several parishes.

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