Having learned that a consecrated host, while being worshiped on the altar, presented signs of a substance that apparently is blood, the bishop of our diocese Luis Fernandez, accompanied by the presbyter Alcides Suppo, was present at the place to contemplate what happened and talk to the people who were there.

The Church in these cases and others similar demands that, with prudence and moderation, the event be judged in order to provide light and give certainty of what happened.

Throughout history, the Church has received the testimony of the real and substantial presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, in this unique form of manifestation. Cases have been neither common nor simple to discern.

For this reason, following the procedure recommended by the Church, body of Christ, our bishop has withdrawn from public exposition the host in question, reserving it properly. In this way, the path of discernment is initiated so that, in due time, certain conclusions can be drawn.

Whatever the outcome of such research, we must use this time to renew our faith and devotion in the greatest miracle: the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in every celebration of the Mass.

As the corresponding investigation is carried out, the conclusions will be announced. Meanwhile, caution and respect for the case, the place and the people who witnessed such an event are recommended, especially since it is a place that requires silence and sobriety as an important part of the process of those who there Live and work.

We invite you to put the believing gaze on the Paschal Mystery that we celebrate in these days, the center of our faith, and that accompanies in a daily way the walk of our people.