Parish of Our Lady of Hope (Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia)
| Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Esperança | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Hope |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia |
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| Address: | Rua da Esperança, s/n, Nova Esperança, Salvador, BA 41215-090 |
| Coordinates: | -12.8856, -38.3667 |
| City: | Salvador, BA |
| Subdivision: | Bahia |
| Country: | Brazil |
| County: | |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | |
| School: | Yes |
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Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Esperança (Parish of Our Lady of Hope) is a territorial parish in the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, located in the Nova Esperança neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title "Nossa Senhora da Esperança" (Our Lady of Hope)—an invocation emphasizing Mary's role as a source of hope for the faithful, particularly in times of trial, and linked to Advent expectations and eschatological hope—the parish serves a community in a peripheral urban area.
As of December 15, 2025, the parish operates as part of the archdiocesan structure, providing standard pastoral care including Masses, catechesis, and sacramental ministries. Specific details on the canonical erection date or historical foundation are not publicly documented in available archdiocesan sources. The church building appears to be of twentieth-century construction, consistent with many parishes in Salvador's expanding suburbs.
The dedication reflects Catholic devotion to Mary as a beacon of hope, often associated with expectant waiting for Christ's coming.
History
Information on the founding date and early history of Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Esperança is limited in publicly available sources. It functions as an active parish in the Nova Esperança neighborhood, contributing to the spiritual life of residents within the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.
The parish participates in the broader mission of the archdiocese.
Special features
- Patronal devotion to Our Lady of Hope, fostering themes of expectant faith and consolation
- Service to a peripheral community with typical parish programs
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar.
Architecture
Specific details on the architectural style or construction dates are limited in publicly available sources. The building serves functional needs for parish ministry in a suburban context.
Art and devotional features
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources. Devotional elements typically include representations of Our Lady of Hope, often portraying Mary with child or symbols of expectation.