The "Action of Love of Christ the Redeemer" project was launched on October 8th, during a Mass celebrated by the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Dom Orani João Tempesta, in the parish of Our Lady of Fatima and St. John of God, in Realengo.
On the occasion, the Episcopal Vicar for Social Communications, Canon Mark William Bernardo, shared the joy for the beginning of the new work:
"The intention is to make Christ, who blesses Rio from the top of Corcovado, to go down to meet the people through social actions and evangelism. We'll take the love of Christ, especially to the most needy places," he said.
Job bank, free documentation services, preventive care in health, dental care, legal and social assistance for people with disabilities and the elderly, tutoring assistance, minimum income and social assistance programs, haircut, lectures, music and art performances, children's toys, recreation, leisure and environmental education were offered.
Credits: ArqRio
