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Sanctuary of St. Paulina

Nova Trento, Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Why pilgrims come

Discover what makes Sanctuary of St. Paulina a place of pilgrimage

A large pilgrimage sanctuary in the valley where St. Paulina began her ministry, preserving her relic and the landscape of Brazil’s first female saint.

Primary sacred connectionSt. Paulina of the Agonizing Heart of Jesusprincipal pilgrimage sanctuary and relic
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic

The sacred connection

People and objects remembered here

These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.

SaintSt. Paulina of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus

principal pilgrimage sanctuary and relic

Feast: July 9

What to notice

Look closely at the place and its story

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Relic of St. Paulina

The sanctuary preserves a relic of the saint within a purpose-built pilgrimage church.

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Walk the founding landscape

Chapels, museum spaces and the Vígolo setting connect prayer with her service to the sick and poor.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of St. Paulina of the Agonizing Heart of JesusConnected to this place through principal pilgrimage sanctuary and relic.

How to read this page

Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.

Editorial standard

This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.