A ‘pastoral letter’ is an open letter addressed by a bishop to the priests, the laity and all people of good will in his diocese. It generally contains orientations for the life in a diocese.
Archbishop Ferrao has regularly issued a pastoral letter at the beginning of every pastoral year (June to May). The theme of the new pastoral year as well as of the letter is, “Inspired by Venerable Fr Agnelo, Let Us Witness to the Mercy of God.” While keeping the general theme of the Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis, the letter focuses on the life of saintly Fr Agnelo de Souza.
