Penha Franca Chapel - Catholic Mass - Funchal, Madeira

Penha Franca Chapel - Catholic Mass - Funchal, Madeira A Catholic Chapel located in Rua Penha de França nr. 3, in Funchal, Madeira Island. Mass in English In 1721 the chapel was restored and enlarged. António Ribeiro.

The Chapel of Penha de França was founded by Antonio Dantas in 1622 and built on a "penha" or a peak by the sea. This soon became so famous a shrime that people came to it on pilgrimage from all parts of the island. When the Diocese of Funchal took possession of the chapel it was used as the Bishop's Country House or Summer Residence for many years. In the meantime, the Franciscans had been comin

g to Madeira to carry out apostolic duties. However it was only in 1935, on Easter Sunday, that they founded the Franciscan Residence of Our Lady of Penha de França, at the request of Bishop D. The English Mass is a tradition that dates back to 1966, when Fr Rafael Andrade, having just returned from his first visit to England, complied with the Bishop's request to start an English celebration. It was first held in the Church of Santa Clara but a few months later it changed to Penha de França. It was closer to Funchal and of easier access to the visitors. Fr Rafael presided this mass for over 30 years, when he had to stop in 1999 due to overlapping duties. For eight years there was no Catholic mass in English in Madeira, until it began again on the first Sunday of Lent in 2007 with Father Bernardino Andrade, who had returned to Madeira (his place of birth) after more than 30 years as a priest in California, USA. Fr Bernardino Andrade was the Chapel of Penha de França's appointed Sunday priest for the English service Mass until January 2024 when he sadly passed away.

INFORMATION ℹ️(*16 August until 4th October)
04/08/2026

INFORMATION ℹ️
(*16 August until 4th October)

02/08/2026

02/08/2026 - "The Spirit lives to set us free - Walk in the light", the final hymn at Mass this morning: ... sung by Cátia Marques 😊⛪

02/08/2026

2026-08-02 - The offertory hymn "How lovely on the mountains - Our God reigns" sung by Cátia Marques at Mass this morning. 🎶🎶

02/08/2026

02/08/2026 - "A new commandment" - the entrance hymn this morning at Mass, sung by Cátia Marques 🙏⛪😊

On Sunday 28 June 2026 a special Mass was held in Bica da Cana (Paul da Serra) at the "Cantinho do Bom Pastor" (little c...
01/08/2026

On Sunday 28 June 2026 a special Mass was held in Bica da Cana (Paul da Serra) at the "Cantinho do Bom Pastor" (little corner of the Good Shepherd) shrine. The mass was held in rememberance of Father Bernardino by the Portuguese community from Carvalhal. After the Mass there was a get-together with singing and food, just as Father Bernardino used to organize when he celebrated Mass there at this place. The Mass was celebrated by Padre António Paulo. A plaque bearing a photo of Fr. Bernardino has now been placed near the Good Shepherd altar. Here are some photos from the Mass that special afternoon... ⛪🌳⛪😇🙏🌳

26/07/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter
01/08/2026

26/07/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter

Sunday 19/07/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter
19/07/2026

Sunday 19/07/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter

Sunday 12/07/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter
12/07/2026

Sunday 12/07/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter

05/07/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter
11/07/2026

05/07/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter

28/06/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter
11/07/2026

28/06/2026 - The Chapel's newsletter

Endereço

Rua Da Penha De França 3
Funchal
9000

Horário de Funcionamento

10:00 - 11:45

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