The majority of the population is Roman Catholic and the religion still has an important role on people's daily life.

The youth association "Mais Juventude" was founded in 2005 by a group of five friends (Elói Figueiredo, Élio Silva, Hugo Sousa, João Sá, and José Carlos Martins) who were willing to support and promote ideas of young people in favor of the parish.

The Carnival has been one of the central events (along with the annual "Festa da nossa Senhora das Dores") for many artists who spend several days getting ready for the Sunday parade.

The construction of two public sculptures (Nossa Senhora das Dores and S. Lorenço) has begun to replace two other monuments located in front of the Church.

Although these new landmarks are funded by public donations, their relevancy for the parish are still a controversial issue among the population, especially due to their large initial budget.