12 May 2023
A statue from the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal, which has traveled the globe on a pilgrimage for world peace since 1947, is visiting over a dozen Archdiocese of Newark parishes through May 31. Its stop at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart on May 13 will coincide with the anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s […]
Posted in Community, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Religion
10 May 2023
The religious celebrations of the 2023 Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres, [The Holy Feast of Christ of the Miracles] will be held on the weekend of May 12-19, in Ponta Delgada city, on São Miguel, Azores. Established nearly 400 years ago, the tradition has been held since the 16th century following a severe […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Religion, São Miguel, World
05 May 2023
World Portuguese Language Day is celebrated on May 5th, in about 50 counties, every year. On this day, various events and activities are organized around the world, including conferences, workshops, book fairs, and exhibitions. These events aim to raise awareness of the importance of the Portuguese language as a world language and to encourage people […]
Posted in Angola, Arts&Culture, Azores, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Community, East Timor, Featured, Guiné-Bissau, Heritage, Macau, Madeira, Mozambique, Organizations, Portugal, São Tomé and Prince, World
04 May 2023
Congressman David G. Valadao (R-Calif.) and Congressman Jim Costa (D-Calif.) announced they have reorganized the Congressional Portuguese Caucus for the 118th Congress. Established in 1995, by Congressman Patrick Kennedy and Congressman Richard Pombo, the Caucus has become one of the largest and most active in the House of Representatives. The Caucus is co-chaired by two […]
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30 April 2023
Portuguese actress, Daniela Melchior, who previously starred in “The Suicide Squad,” returns to work with director James Gunn in his latest blockbuster film. This time, she plays Ura, an employee at a corporate headquarters who is involved in some of the film’s most peculiar moments. Melchior’s character is an integral part of the film’s narrative, […]
30 April 2023
According to a recent survey by the Associação da Hotelaria de Portugal (AHP), the North American market is expanding in the tourism sector in Portugal, surpassing markets such as France or Brazil. The hotel industry expects this trend to continue, with the United States strengthening its weight as a significant market for Portugal, representing the […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World
