Father Luís Manuel Bairrada on a canonical visit to Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau

✝️ A mission of fellowship and accompaniment.

THE Father Luís Manuel Bairradaprovincial of Iberian Province of Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood — which covers Portugal, Spain and Guinea-Bissau — is located in canonical visit to the communities of Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau.

The purpose of this visit is to strengthen fraternal ties, closely observe the life of missionary communities, and listen to local needs.

🇨🇻 Meeting with Father Ilídio Graça in Cape Verde

In Cape VerdeFather Luís Bairrada met with Father Ilídio Graça, parish priest of Ribeira Bravain Saint Nicholas Island.

After more than 20 years of pastoral service in the parishes of Peral and São Pedro de Esteval, and later in Proença-a-NovaFather Ilídio returned to his homeland, where he now serves with the same missionary zeal.

The decision to return to Ribeira Brava It is also linked to their family situation, since their Mother, aged one hundred, is ill..

The community welcomed him with joy and gratitude, recognizing in him a A dedicated and faithful servant to the mission. who saw him born and grow up.

🌍 In Guinea-Bissau: continuity and hope

The canonical visit continues in Guinea-Bissauwhere the Father Luís Bairrada will be received by Fathers Lima and Florentino, missionaries of the most precious Guinean blood, who continue the work begun by Father Joaquim Pereira, native of Proença-a-Novaand by Father Paco, originally from Cáceres.

These missionaries gave rise to Mission of the Most Precious Blood in Guinea-Bissau, a project born from faith, solidarity, and the desire to bring the Gospel to the peripheries.

The current challenges are different, but the missionary spirit remains alive, sustained by solid foundations laid decades ago.

💬 "The challenges change, but the love for the mission grows."

THE Father Luís Bairrada It highlights that, despite the difficulties and changes in social and cultural contexts, Love for mission grows when it is rooted in faith, sharing, and service..

You Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood remain committed to to educate, evangelize, and care for local populations.with special attention to human and spiritual formation.

🙏 A testament to faith and continuity.

This canonical visit reinforces the international and fraternal dimension of the Iberian Province, uniting the communities of Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau in a shared spirit of communion.

The testimony of Father Luís Bairrada remember that To be a missionary is to be present, to listen, and to walk with the people.Sharing joys and challenges, and keeping hope alive.

“The foundations have been laid. It is up to us to continue building, with love and perseverance, the mission that God entrusts to us.” Father Luís Manuel Bairrada

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