With a mixture of sorrow and joy, that around 2:30 a.m, November 1, 2024 ncomforted by the Sacraments of Holy Church and surrounded by his spiritual children, Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP, at the age of 85, serenely gave up his soul to God in Franco da Rocha, Greater São Paulo, Brazil, after 14 years of suffering from a stroke.
His presence and beneficial activity were of great importance to every member of the Heralds of the Gospel. As the founder of our already large spiritual family, he leaves a legacy of holiness of life to millions of Catholics linked to the institution on five continents.
Press release:
https://joaocladias.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Press-Release.pdf
Holy Mass and opening of the Vigil
We invite you to follow the Holy Mass and opening of the Funeral Vigil today at 1 p.m. (Brasilia time):
https://joaocladias.org.br/Missa-Vigilia-Mons-Joao
