 It was father Manuel de Sousa, in the name of the parishioners, that solicited this authorization, guaranteeing all costs would be paid by the devotees, which was accepted by the council, as long as they "did not affect the benefits of the Santa Casa" and that the altar was built below the arch.Conflict between the municipal government followed.In September 1752, the confreres derided the council while demanding that they show them their books.