Investigation continues into alleged cover-up of abuse by top bishop
José Ornelas is suspected of covering up a case of sexual abuse An investigation into allegations that one of the country’s most senior bishops covered up sexual abuse in the
Catholic bishops meet to discuss compensation for sexual abuse victims
Portugal’s Roman Catholic bishops are meeting from Monday in Fátima, the country’s main site of pilgrimage, with the issue of compensation for victims of the sexual abuse of minors within
19 victims of sexual abuse want compensation from Portugal’s Catholic Church
Nineteen victims of sexual abuse at the hands of priests and/ or those connected to the Portuguese Catholic Church have indicated to Group Vita (the group created to handle these
Twelve victims of sexual abuse in Portugal’s Catholic Church apply for compensation
Number represents 50% increase on victim applications announced last month So far 12 victims of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in Portugal have applied for compensation, Group VITA
Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro
A Catholic Mass in English will take place on Sunday, March 10 at 4pm in Carvoeiro at the chapel on the cliffs – Nossa Senhora de Encarnação (Our Lady of
Boliqueime and Tavira to hold World Day of Prayer Service
Hosted in Algarve by St Vincents Anglican Chaplaincy and Christ The King Anglican Church This year, The World Day of Prayer Service will be held on Friday, March 1, at
Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro this Sunday
Catholic mass in English will be held this Sunday, February 18, at 4 pm in Carvoeiro at the chapel on the cliffs, Nossa Senhora de Encarnação [Our Lady of the
Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro
Catholic Mass in English will take place this Sunday, January 21, at 4pm, in Carvoeiro at the chapel on the cliffs, Ermida da Nossa Senhora da Encarnação. The celebrant will
Church ‘studies’ compensation claims by victims of historic sexual abuse
Claims for compensation “likely to increase in number” Portugal’s Catholic Church is said to be “studying the criteria for paying compensation to victims of historic sexual abuse. Up till now,
Christmas Masses in English in Carvoeiro – a first!
The Chapel in Carvoeiro – Nossa Senhora da Encarnação – will hold two Masses said in English, this Christmas. The Third Sunday of Advent on Sunday, December 17, at 4pm,