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WYD confessionals built by "capable men”

WYD Lisbon 2023
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Fernando and his colleague, responsible for cutting and sanding the wood
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Inmates take care of their "house" and control furniture
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In Paços de Ferreira there is a wing dedicated to carpentry
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Fernando Correia paints in the "estufa", a kiln that helps the paint dry and eliminate toxicities
©Ricardo Perna / WYD Lisbon 2023

I like working here, I am busy, and a time goes by faster. I come here and learn a bit more.     

Fernando Pinto Correia

Normally, when people who do not know the reality of a prison are talking about it, they always think of negative things. But no, incredibly good things are done here, we have very capable men, very competent men, people who are very eager to serve their time and not return here.

José António da Silveira
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Plate is made with a laser printer and replicated for all the benches
©Carlos Farinha / WYD Lisbon 2023
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Manuel is responsible for the finishing touches
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Construction of the confessionals is almost finished
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Carpentry workshop in Porto
Between sandpaper and varnish, construction in the final straight
Between sandpaper and varnish, construction in the final straight
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Between sandpaper and varnish, construction in the final straight

Building the confessionals is something new. I did my best to get the best possible result

Manuel Dias
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Paulo Teixeira is the coordinator of the carpentry wing of the Oporto Prison
©Ricardo Perna / WYD Lisbon 2023
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Benches ready to go to Lisbon
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The benches are stored in the workshop centre
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Benches ready and packed in Coimbra
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Confessionals will be set up in the WYD Lisbon 2023 venue
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Confessionals in the Coimbra Prison workshop
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For me, I am proud to be able to participate in this project and feel that part of me is with World Youth Day. 

Pedro Silva
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Paulo Domingues accompanied the whole process of the construction of the confessionals in the Coimbra Prison
 ©Ricardo Perna / WYD Lisbon 2023

Our inmates adhered in a way that surprised us a lot. We did not expect it, we knew they were good, but not that good. And they joined the project with an open heart.

Paulo Domingues

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