for a fraternal visit of the local Franciscan fraternity and to celebrate the feast of Saint Francis
The Minister General had announced at the end of last year that he hoped to visit this beautiful place during their time of elaborate Franciscan celebrations
Thursday morning Br Massimo celebrated Eucharist for the Poor Clare Sisters and then sipped coffee with them as they discussed their challenges and their hopes with regard to living out the charism of Saint Clare today
His second gathering that morning took place at Saint Anthony’s Friary where the novices were excited about the feast of Saint Francis and were happy to share stories and listen to words of encouragement from the Minister
along with Br César Kulkamp and Br Rogério Lopes
Definator General and Minister Provincial of Saint Anthony of Padua Province
took part in a radio broadcast entitled “Franciscan Pope,” on the Friary’s Web Radio
led them through a spirited discussion which tapped into the great wisdom of his three guests
Then Br Rogério asked some more pointed questions to Br Massimo
the “successor of Saint Francis,” who spoke eloquently about the differences between Assisi and Canindé and the unique role that the people of each place have to respond to the witness offered by the Holy Father
When asked what teaching he would highlight during our 8th centenary celebrations
Br Massimo encouraged his audience to take inspiration from Francis’ encounter with lepers
that we too should truly encounter and welcome God’s hurting little ones
"We must welcome and care for the poor,” he said
“since in Sacred Scripture we hear again and again about God’s special tender love towards the poor
Christians who have no relationship with the poor have a serious faith problem
And Franciscans without such relationships have it even worse!”
Speaking about the way the pilgrims carry themselves to these holy places
and adding a strip of maroon cloth to their simple Franciscan clothing
There is certainly a profound faith in the people coming here
I’ve seen the faithful lying prostrate on the basilica floor which is something you do not see anymore in Europe
People praying aloud and unashamed remind me of Francis himself
who I’m sure is very pleased with all that is happening here.”
The Minister General ended his visit celebrating the Transitus with thousands of pilgrims in the Praça dos Romeiros square
Br Massimo began his homily apologizing for his poor limited Portuguese but then affirming all those who come to Canindé “as pilgrims
each with a unique history and unique wounds
but commonly believing that the Lord walks with and among His people.”
in which he had the rapt attention of the faithful
Br Massimo remembered the various hurts and hardships of the people in northeast Brazil
He asked that we invoke Saint Francis in our prayers for them
“that their pains may open them up to new life
just as the Lord desires for us all.” At the conclusion of the Transitus
Br Massimo Fusarelli gave the friars of the sanctuary at Canindé a chasuble and a medal commemorating the 800 years since the gift of the Sacred Stigmata was given to Saint Francis
the Minister concelebrated a Mass with 9 other concelebrants
presided over by Archbishop Gregório Paixão from the Archdiocese of Fortaleza
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Religious celebrating the Conference of Religious in Brazil's 70th anniversary take to the streets in a pilgrimage to Caninde
The Brazilian city is home to one of the largest Franciscan sanctuaries in the world
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More than 800 religious women and men from congregations throughout the country met at the end of May in Fortaleza
to celebrate the end of the 70th jubilee year of the Conference of Religious in Brazil
With the theme "CRB 70 Years: Grateful Memory
which today has more than 24,915 perpetual religious and 1,757 temporary religious vows registered
celebrated its role in boosting consecrated religious life in Brazil
The congress showed that "the mission of the Conference of Religious in Brazil is important for consecrated religious life itself and for our Church overall," Sr
told Global Sisters at the end of the event
"I have a feeling of deep gratitude to God for everything that we were able to experience."
At the beginning of the four-day celebration, a blessing from Pope Francis
The pontiff expressed his gratitude for the tireless service and testimony of the lives of religious men and women in Brazil
highlighting the important role they play in evangelization
promoting social justice and caring for those most in need
"I am grateful for the immense gift of the vocation to the consecrated life which
enriches ecclesial communion and greatly collaborates with the mission of the Church throughout the world," he said in the letter
the first proclamation of the Gospel is in the face of consecrated men and women who assume with great commitment and dedication of their lives the mandate of the Lord: 'Go into the whole world and proclaim the Good News to every creature.' "
'I am grateful for the immense gift of the vocation to the consecrated life which … enriches ecclesial communion and greatly collaborates with the mission of the Church throughout the world.'—Pope Francis
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Participants celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Conference of Religious in Brazil take a day to make a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary St
The Holy Father also stated that the gift of vocation must be safeguarded and cultivated every day and hoped that the event would be "a moment to recall the past with gratitude
to live the present sustained by the mysticism of the specific charisms of each religious family and engaged in a prophetic way to the proclamation of the Gospel
CRB has been a prophetic voice in defense of Brazil's marginalized
"The entity has stood out for its work in the fight against hunger
CRB has also been an important coordinator of actions in favor of peace
social justice and environmental protection," she said
The congress began with a eucharistic celebration
the archbishop of Fortaleza and president of the Episcopal Commission for Culture and Education of Brazil's National Bishops Conference
It was concelebrated by 21 priests from Brazilian states
"The great expectation is of a great renewal of joy
of enthusiasm for prophecy; we will leave here much stronger," Sr
superior general of the Capuchin Missionary Sisters
Participants from across Brazil attended the in-person event
and CRB's social media networks received more than 10,000 views
"Intercongregationality was one of the themes we worked on
encouraging congregations to ensure that our religious life in Brazil follow the course of interconnections
so that we go beyond the boundaries of both the congregation and the province
more universal vision of the church's mission," Franco said
'The entity has stood out for its work in the fight against hunger
violence and discrimination.'—Sr. Eliane Cordeiro
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secretary general of Confederation of Latin American Religious, attends Conference of Religious in Brazil jubilee
Participants also watched a documentary prepared by CRB which narrates its 70 years
They also received a commemorative magazine
highlighting the achievements and challenges religious men and women have faced since CRB began
CRB continues to contribute to the church in Brazil "as an instrument to collaborate in the transformation of our world and in the transformation of the structures of Brazilian society."
The bishops at the jubilee agreed with Cordeiro that the communion between the CRB and CNBB strengthened during these four days
"It is a true experience of the impulse of the Holy Spirit in the church of Brazil
greatly enriches our church," said Bishop Ricardo Hoepers
we truly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit
guiding each step of each of these men and women who gave a generous 'yes' to their vocation and their charism and today contribute to the church of Brazil," Hoepers added
Bishop Edmilson Tadeu Canavarros dos Santos
also noted the importance of religious life in the Amazon region
"The church is in the Amazon because of religious life
They were the first to arrive with the Carmelites
Jesuits and Capuchin Franciscans," he said
"There we have always counted on the presence of female religious
In the most distant and most challenging places
Santos also had a message to the religious of Brazil: "Don't stop being prophetic signs in our church
Religious life is a prophetic sign and always awakens us to a special look so that the kingdom of God may come about."
'The church is in the Amazon because of religious life.'—Bishop Edmilson Tadeu Canavarros dos Santos
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Participants celebrating 70 years of the Confederation of Religious in Brazil
During its general assembly earlier this year
"The history of the CRB began with the arrival of the Jesuits
playing an important role of evangelization in the church of Brazil," Sao Paulo Bishop Angelo Ademir Mezzari said then
Mezzari also pointed out the importance of celebrating 70 years to "make a memory of the history" of men and women who "profess the evangelical counsels of poverty
living the faith experience of a charisma and a mission
realized in life fraternal in community and spirituality."
Several representatives from religious orders outside Brazil also joined CRB in Fortaleza
"Our continent is rich with a very large presence of religious people who think and dream of other ways of being the church and other ways of living religious life
We continue this legacy of that mysticism with open eyes
following in the footsteps of God in our time," Sr
an Argentinian Capuchin nun and secretary general of the Latin American Confederation of Religious
The second day of the event was marked by the celebration of mysticism
with participants making a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of St
The city is considered a major pilgrimage center and home to one of the largest Franciscan sanctuaries in the world
"Walking today with consecrated religious life to the sanctuary of St
let us renew our commitment to the caring for life
to the caring for our common home and allows Francis to continue to inspire us," said Sr
general coordinator of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
Prophecy was highlighted on the third day of the Jubilee
with a celebratory moment for those who gave their lives for the cause of the Gospel
Bishop Pedro Casaldáliga and Bishop Tomás Balduíno were among those remembered
president of the Congress of Religious of Brazil
speaks to participants in Fortaleza during the celebration of the conference's 70th anniversary
Almost 800 religious men and women gathered in Fortaleza
Ceara to celebrate the Congress of Rreligious of Brazil's 70th anniversary
Religious from all over Brazil gathered in Fortaleza
to celebrate the Congress of Religious of Brazil's 70th anniversary
The four-day congress began with a eucharistic celebration
'I think we needed this type of gathering to know that the life we lead is worthwhile and that we are not alone.'—Sr
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"It was possible to see today how many religious martyrs like Sr
Dorothy [Stang] gave their lives in the Amazon region
Religious life continues to follow this prophetic mission," said Theresan Missionary Sr
coordinator of CRB's Belem region in the state of Para
The jubilee ended with a Mass presided over by Hoepers
who said that the high point of the event was when "all consecrated religious men and women were able to join hands in this spirit of inter-congressionality
and return to their communities with their charisms strengthened for the good of the entire church
"we went through very difficult times in which some of us confused separation and distancing with isolation
But I think we needed this type of gathering to know that the life we lead is worthwhile and that we are not alone."
[This story was originally published in Spanish on June 17
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an initiative by the Fire Department of the State of Ceará
recently celebrated the graduation of 79 new brigadistas in Canindé
marked a significant achievement for the program at the 6th Company of the 3rd Military Fire Brigade (6ªCIA|3º BBM) in Canindé
part of the Integrated Security Area 15 (AIS 15)
The graduation ceremony saw the participation of over 200 guests
including family members and various authorities
underlining the importance of this occasion
Notable attendees included representatives from the Canindé city government
directors of the Carlos Jereissati and Firmino Coelho schools
and high-ranking officials from the Fire Department
Commander of CBI; Lieutenant Colonel Naum Maurício
Commander of CTDH; Lieutenant Colonel Sousa Júnior
Commander of the Canindé quarters; and Captain Erasmo
the ceremony was graced by the participation of students from the local indigenous Canindé tribe
who are beginners in the project and added a cultural dimension to the event with their performances
comprising 27 students from Carlos Jereissati School and 52 from Firmino Coelho School
including high-altitude rescues simulating the descent and rescue of a victim with a leg fracture from an elevated structure
included a range of disciplines essential for firefighting and rescue operations
The curriculum covered areas such as pre-hospital care
The program culminated in the traditional graduation bath
followed by the presentation of certificates to the newly trained brigadistas
The successful completion of the Young Brigadista de Valor Program in Canindé is a noteworthy event in the context of fire safety and emergency response training in Brazil
The graduation of 79 brigadistas signifies the expansion of skilled personnel in this critical field and highlights the program’s commitment to comprehensive and diverse training methods
This event also underscores the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and emergency services
enhancing community engagement in safety and rescue operations
The inclusion of indigenous community members in the program is a commendable step towards inclusivity
enriching the learning experience with cultural diversity
As fire safety and emergency response continue to be vital for communities worldwide
such initiatives set a positive example for other regions to follow
emphasizing the value of well-trained and diverse brigades in safeguarding lives and properties
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went to Rio de Janeiro and started working in construction
they decided to open a bar where they would sell roast chicken
became known as Três Porquinhos (Three Little Pigs) when a customer connected the image of the three brothers working together with the classic children’s tale
only two of the brothers (Antonio and Jorge) remain
but the bar stands firm as ever against the bitter winds of the financial crisis in Brazil
That crisis has kept locals from fancy restaurants and clubs but has drawn them to simple
inexpensive botequins –traditional family-run bars – like this one
Economic hard times aren’t the only reason people are flocking to the bar
Três Porquinhos is one of the few botequins in Rio that has mastered cooking the perfect galeto –tiny
tender three-month-old chicken – over traditional coal-fired grills (made of bricks
That grill apparatus inside the bar is worthy of a visit
the world-famous Brazilian way of improvised engineering
the device produces delicious pieces of chicken on wooden skewers – the better to be eaten without utensils – which customers devour inside the bright
cheery bar or at the tables out on the sidewalk
Those pork ribs get cooked low and slow on the same grill and are served with lemon sauce and toasted manioc flour
Saturdays are when the grill gets a real workout
the brothers prepare a feast of regional food
with delectable specialties from the Brazilian northeast like baião de dois
carne de sol (typical sun-dried meat) and bananas cooked in butter
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(ANS – Petrolina) – A very significant moment took place for the Salesian St Aloysius Gonzaga Province
in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Christ the King in Petrolina
Brazil: the opening of the beatification process for Bishop Antônio Campelo de Aragão (1904-1988)
Salesian of Don Bosco and fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Petrolina (from 1957 to 1975)
The celebration was organised by the Sisters Mediators of Peace (Irmãs Medianeiras da Paz)
a religious congregation founded in 1968 by Bishop Campelo and which
since 2019 has become the 32nd group of the Salesian Family
The Mass was celebrated by the Bishop of the Diocese of Petrolina
with the Salesians Fr Ilmário de Souza
Fr Laércio José and the Superior of BRE
Fr Laércio José wrote a message for the occasion in which he outlined the figure of this Salesian pastor and his relationship with the city community and the diocese
which is today supporting his Cause of Beatification
deeply involved in the reality of the time
He contributed to the development of the city of Petrolina
Through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians
may he be raised to the altars of Holy Church
Let us pray for the Sisters Mediators of Peace
who carry out a beautiful and noble mission
I also took part in Bishop Campelo's burial in the Cathedral in Petrolina
(…) He is another great saint for the Salesian Family
is a city marked by the Salesian presence: its first bishop was also a Salesian
“Around a great stone will be born a great nation.” It was prophetic
Today Petrolina is the third largest city in the state."
shared a public message addressed to Bishop Canindé Palhano and the Sisters Mediators of Peace
in which he wrote: "We Salesians of Don Bosco of Northeast Brazil
in particular the Institute of the Sisters Mediators of Peace
rejoice in the Lord and together we sing a hymn of gratitude to Jesus
who raised up in the midst of his Church a zealous and wise
our brother Bishop Antônio Campelo de Aragão
SDB (4th Bishop of the Diocese of Petrolina - 1957-1975)
In addition to his many initiatives for human
we recognise in him above all his profound faith
a bishop son of Don Bosco who gave himself to the mission with tireless ardour
"From the confreres who had the opportunity to live with him" the message concludes "emerges the portrait of a consecrated man convinced and committed to the Salesian mission
with an always joyful and helpful response
May his example encourage all of us to live a high standard of Christian life
in charity towards our brothers and sisters and in the authenticity of our service to the Gospel of Christ."
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From the 24th September to the 4th October in Canindé
Francis of the Precious Wounds) was solemnly celebrated
which this year coincided with the 100 years of presence of the Friars Minor in the area
César Külkamp the General Definitor of the area was present at the celebrations
The theme of this year's celebrations was "Saint Francis who teaches us to evangelize in fraternity"
chosen to reflect on two cornerstones of Franciscan spirituality: evangelization and fraternity
The eighth night of the Novena was characterized by the preaching of br
who brought into his reflections encouraging words on the work carried out in the parishes
Remembering the words of Pope Francis expressed in Evangelii Gaudium
he underlined the importance of conversion
without which we risk losing the strength of the Gospel
remaining attached to simple sacramentalism
bringing the grateful wishes of the Minister General
and addressing his gratitude to the pilgrims present: "I want to thank all you followers of Saint Francis for all that you do for this Sanctuary
Your presence here enables you to experience a profound encounter with the Risen Lord and with His faithful disciple St
to experience the certainty and joy of knowing that you have always been loved by God
carrying in your hearts the joy of the Gospel and of the Fraternity
This is the most precious testimony that our world so desperately needs."
Canindé saw the arrival of the first friars
who came from the Franciscan Province of St
the friars have seen the growth of a faith that moves many hearts
Saint Francis of the Precious Wounds identifies deeply with the wounds of the pilgrims who come to this sanctuary throughout the year
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A famous Brazilian soap star has drowned in a river while filming a popular TV show which saw his character narrowly escape death in a recent episode.
Domingos Montagner died after being swept away in the Sao Francisco River in Caninde, a small town in the north east of Brazil.
The 54-year-old, a veteran prime-time TV star was in between takes of the hit soap 'Velho Chico' when he went for a swim in the river with co-star Camila Pitanga.
While paddling in the water, the pair were swept up by a strong current and carried downstream but Pitanga managed to grab on to a rock.
However, she was unable to keep hold of Montagner and when she got out of the water, she alerted authorities and a large scale search began.
But several hours later, his body was found trapped between rocks and the riverbed and a depth of 30 metres.
Antonio Francisco Filho, a local government official told G1: 'The actors thought the area they picked to swim was safe, but in fact it's one of the most dangerous places to bathe.
'This is a part of the river in Caninde that isn't common for bathers.'
'Velho Chico,' broadcast on Globo TV is one of Brazil's most-watched 'novelas' - or primetime soaps - and tells the story of the power struggles between two families of landholders in the turbulent 1970s.
Tragically, Montagner played the role of Santo, who disappeared in the same river in a recent episode. In the series, he was rescued by an indigenous tribe.
Montagner had been a circus performer and acted in the theatre before getting into television the last several years. Local media reported that he was married and had three children.
His death triggered an outpouring of shock and sympathy in Brazil, where millions of viewers watch novelas each day.
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