The Archdiocese of Montes Claros has released the schedule of All Souls’ Day Masses taking place at the city’s three cemeteries. Celebrations will also be held at local parishes.
Municipal authorities expect approximately 40,000 people to visit the cemeteries during the holiday. Visiting hours will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At the Parque dos Montes Cemetery, Masses are scheduled for 8 a.m. with Father Zilmo Jota, 10 a.m. with Father Anderson Fernandes, EP, and 4 p.m. with Father Geraldo Pedro.
The Jardim da Esperança Cemetery will host celebrations at 7:30 a.m. with Father Pedro Henrique Nunes, 11:30 a.m. with Father Geraldo Magela, 2:30 p.m. with Father Jânio César and 5 p.m. with Father Pedro Henrique.
At Bonfim Cemetery, the schedule includes celebrations at 8:30 a.m. with Dom José Carlos, 10:30 a.m. with Father Daymon Dias, 1:30 p.m. with Father José Honório and 3:30 p.m. with Canon Carlos Henrique O. Praem.
According to the municipality, Bonfim Cemetery covers more than 50,000 square metres, divided into 67 sections, and has 13,707 graves. Jardim da Esperança covers more than 78,000 square metres across 25 sections, containing 11,586 graves.
Sources: G1.