On August 30th, devotees in various places in Brazil and abroad will celebrate the memory of Blessed Father Eustace. In Belo Horizonte, the celebrations began at the start of the month and will continue until the end of August. This year, the festival features a very diverse program, as it will be the first, after the social isolation period, to welcome the public to the masses on the 30th.

In 2022, the faithful will experience moments of prayer, a procession, food stalls, masses, and the traditional Novena, which will include the participation of invited parishes, sanctuaries, and religious congregations. In addition, a Diaconal Ordination will be part of the celebrations.

Check out the full schedule:

20/08 Saturday
5 PM Mass with the participation of the Little Singers of the Sacred Hearts Choir from Carmópolis de Minas-MG

21/08 Sunday
7:00 AM and 8:30 AM Mass and Novena
10:00 AM Mass and Novena with the participation of Pilgrims from the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Poá-SP
1 PM Procession with the Image of Blessed Father Eustáquio through the streets of the neighborhood.
5 PM Mass and Novena
7 PM Mass and Novena with the participation of the Religious Life and the Gregorian Choir of Belo Horizonte

22/08 – Monday
7 PM Mass and Novena: Participation: Diocesan seminarians, religious seminarians and novices.

23/08 – Tuesday
7 PM Mass and Novena with the participation of the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians – Discalced Carmelites

24/08 – Wednesday
7 PM Mass and Novena with the participation of the Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi – Franciscans

25/08 Thursday
7 PM Mass and Novena with the participation of the Archdiocesan Sanctuary of the Blessed Sacrament
(Church of Boa Viagem) – Sacramentines

August 26th – Friday
8 AM to 4 PM – Donate blood, save lives. Special blood donation drive at the Sanctuary, by appointment only. A charitable initiative in partnership with Hemoservice.
6pm Stalls
7 PM Mass and Novena with the participation of the Camillians – Order of Ministers of the Sick of Saint Camillus de Lellis

27/08 – Saturday
3 PM Mass for the Sick. Blessing of medicines and medicinal herbs.
5 PM Mass, Novena and Food Stalls

28/08 – Sunday
7am, 8:30am and 10am Mass and Novena
4 PM Stalls and Toys
5 PM Mass and Novena
7 PM Mass and Novena with the participation of the Sanctuary of Saint Paul of the Cross – Passionists

August 29th – Monday
7 PM Mass and Novena
Diaconal Ordination of Brother Wanderson de Souza Alves, SS.CC, presided over by Bishop Emeritus Aloísio Jorge Pena Vitral of Sete Lagoas-MG.

August 30th – Feast of Blessed Father Eustace
Masses: 6am/ 7am/ 9am/ 11am/ 1pm/ 3pm/ 5pm
7 PM Solemn Mass and procession

All programming will be broadcast on the Padre Eustáquio Channel on YouTube. Those visiting the Padre Eustáquio Memorial and participating in the celebrations at the Sanctuary are advised to protect themselves, use hand sanitizer, and wear face masks. The Archdiocesan Sanctuary of Health and Peace is located at Rua Padre Eustáquio, 2405, in the Padre Eustáquio neighborhood of Belo Horizonte.