Paróquia São Francisco de Assis

About Paróquia São Francisco de Assis

Paróquia São Francisco de Assis is a Catholic parish located in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. The parish maintains an active blog documenting its liturgical calendar, community activities, and pastoral initiatives. The church organizes various religious celebrations including the Festejo do Padroeiro (Patron Saint Festival) dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, Coroação de Nossa Senhora (Crowning of Our Lady), and observances of major liturgical seasons such as Pentecost, Easter, and Christmas. The parish operates through multiple núcleos (community nuclei) numbered 1 through 10, and maintains several pastoral ministries including Pastoral da Criança (Children's Pastoral), Pastoral da Pessoa Idosa (Elderly Pastoral), and Cáritas Paroquial (Parish Charity). The community engages in missionary visits, catechesis, cultural festivals, and solidarity actions. The parish is part of the Archdiocese and affiliated with the CNBB (National Conference of Bishops of Brazil).