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O endereço abaixo não existe na globo.com As reported on 26 May, days of heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba Since then and the situation has deteriorated National Civil Defence reported 79 fatalities and at least 3,957 people displaced across the state of Pernambuco A total of 14 cities or municipalities have declared a state of emergency: Recife Many more people are thought to be still missing and search and rescue operations are continuing including in 12 points in the Recife Metropolitan Region Pernambuco Governor Paulo Câmara announced the allocation of funds for the search and rescue work and also for urgent and infrastructure works in the municipalities affected by the rains with the publication of the state decree of emergency the affected municipalities will also be able to access resources from the National Civil Defence System “Our determination to the Social Defense Secretary and the Fire Brigade is that the teams remain on the scene until the last victim is rescued,” said Governor Camara According to Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency (APAC) Belém de Maria and Maraial had already seen twice the monthly average rainfall totals Meanwhile in the neighbouring state of Alagoas Civil Defence reported 2,102 people had evacuated their homes and moved to relief camps while a further 8,017 were staying with relatives or friends One person has died in São Miguel dos Campos Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region. 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, news and interviews about your industry in English, Spanish and Portuguese. died after a shark attack on July 10 on Piedade beach Brunno Braga•Jul 20 It was supposed to be a typical sunny day at the beach with friends, chatting, eating seafood and drinking beer and caipirinhas. However, it turned out to be a nightmare, caused by the most gruesome shark attack in Brazil over the past few years died after being attacked by a shark on July 10 on Piedade beach This beach is located in the city of Recife known as the capital of shark attacks in Brazil According to the eye-witness Endriano Gomes He decided to go into the water to urinate around 2 pm “Since the beach doesn’t have a bathroom Ademir also reports that he was in despair at the time Rocha Santos was dragged out of the water and onto the sand by friends but “he had already fallen unconscious.” The man was taken to the Hospital da Restauração (HR) Lifeguard colonel Leodilson Bastos said that the place where the attack took place is high risk for a shark attack because there is no reef protection ATAQUEHomem é atacado por tubarão na área da igrejinha de Piedade, em Jaboatão dos Guararapes. https://t.co/hOB5Y6wuek pic.twitter.com/Avo34mp7i7 the chance of an incident is very high,” he declared Known for its beautiful beaches and one of the main tourist destinations in Brazil the state of Pernambuco is also known as the shark attack capital in the country According to the Pernambuco State Monitoring Committee (Cemit) the coast of Pernambuco has reported 65 shark attacks since 1992 Bastos also says that the attack took place at a different time than most incidents the majority of cases are reported in the late afternoon A study carried out by Pernambuco Federal University concluded that environmental changes caused by the disorderly growth of cities such as the suppression of mangroves and pollution are the main cause for the shark attacks in the state such as the construction of the Port of Suape the structuring of dikes and stretches of rivers and mangroves in the name of modernization destroyed the environment where sharks used to live less than 2.4% of the urban center’s surface is mangrove More than 90% of all organisms that inhabit the marine region use the mangrove at least once in 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The newly rebranded Oita Hello Kitty Airport officially opened in April as part of the festivities surrounding the World Expo in Osaka A heavy downpour lasting around 6 hours hit parts of the state on 13 June The rain triggered over 100 incidents of flooding and landslides in several areas of the state including the cities of Goiana According to Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency (Agência Pernambucana de Águas e Clima – APAC) Around 50 people have been evacuated from their homes Several buildings were completely destroyed Around 500 people were rescued by emergency services Authorities said 7 people had died as a result of the severe weather including 5 people in a landslide in Camaragibe and 1 in Jaboatão dos Guararapes One person died in a flooded tunnel in the Pina neighbourhood of Recife Brazil - September 2023 - The 2nd Annual Salesian Retreat was held from 28 August to 2 September at Jaboatão dos Guararapes-PE novices and members of the Salesian Family in an atmosphere of serenity and spiritual reflection participants immersed themselves in the Word of God through sermons emphasising spiritual discernment in search of God's will in their lives The 2nd Annual Retreat was a valuable opportunity for reflection learning and spiritual growth for all involved ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements Brazil - August 2022 - A meeting of the Curatorium of the Salesian Novitiate community "São Sebastião," located in Jaboatão dos Guararapes The meeting was attended by the Provincial Superiors of the Provinces that have novices within it: Fr The discussion was preceded by a Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr in the presence of the entire formation community of the novitiate Councilor for the America-Southern Cone Region also participated in this moment of sharing and listening The Curatorium continued throughout the day with its special program of dialogue and sharing between the formation community and the Provincials involved and the meeting concluded in a festive atmosphere with a fraternal agape for all Brazil - December 2023 - The Don Bosco Educational Centre of Jaboatão dos Guararapes organised a Christmas event for the children who participate in the Festive Oratory activities on 17 December Each week throughout the year they have been accompanied by recreational activities The event took place at the conclusion of the Oratory's festive activities and over one hundred children together with their families benefited from toys food baskets with basic necessities were also handed out consisting of generous donations from students attending the Salesian educational centre The initiative saw the active participation of more than 20 volunteers employees and novices of the Salesian Colônia of Jaboatão dos Guararapes (ANS - Jaboatão dos Guararapes) - The Salesian Provincials of the six Provinces of Brazil (based in Belo Horizonte together with the two Provincials from Argentina (based in Buenos Aires and Cordoba) and those of Uruguay met from 24 to 26 October at the Salesian House of St Sebastian (Colonia Salesiana São Sebastião) situated in the municipality of Jaboatão dos Guararapes Regional Councillor for South Cone America The complex in which the meetings are held also houses the Salesian Novitiate of the 'San Luiz Gonzaga' (of the Province of Brazil-Recife -BRE) and is therefore affectionately called 'Salesian Bethlehem' by BRE Provincial Fr Francisco Inácio According to the President of the Conference of the Salesian Provinces of Don Bosco in Brazil (CISBRASIL) the central theme of the meeting is the interregional and interprovincial work of the Salesians in the Region "The conclusions of the Team Visit that took place last March (2023) in Buenos Aires (ARG) will also be presented and evaluated," he specified Another topic on the agenda is also the theme of the next General Chapter of the Congregation DEDICATED TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE: For a faithful and prophetic lived experience of our Salesian vocation" The Chapter meeting will also elect the successor to the current Rector Major of the Congregation the Provincials also have the opportunity to celebrate Mass with the community of the local Novitiate and have moments of common prayer in the chapel dedicated to St Artemis Zatti "We thank the Province of BRE for welcoming us and for allowing us to get to know the reality of north-east Brazil," Fr Carlos concludes (ANS – Recife) – The Salesian Province of Recife  Brazil (BRE) welcomed Fr  Rafael Bejarano from the Youth Ministry Sector at Salesian Headquarters in Rome Reference person for Social Works in America on a visit to learn about Social Works in person from the Metropolitan Region of Recife share the importance of networking and strengthen the Salesian identity in social services encouraging them to seek greater effectiveness in different projects Fr Bejarano participated in the Provincial Youth Ministry Meeting held at the Salesian Colony of Jaboatão dos Guararapes which was attended by about 40 people including Salesian local pastoral coordinators and members of the teams during which Fr Bejarano offered the "Good morning" to employees at the Province Centre and later met the sectors related to Social Works Fr Bejarano shared the importance of networking for justice and peace in society and urged those present to strengthen their Salesian identity in the field of social services Speaking to representatives of the sectors linked to Social Works Fr Bejarano invited them to always seek greater assertiveness in projects aligning them with public policies and with institutions that share the same mission and that can be channels of service and transformation Reflecting on the social action of the Province those present were invited to reflect on the fact that it is part of a large network existing in 136 countries with works that help and serve 7 million children Fr Bejarano visited the Don Bosco school in Recife the Salesian school and the Don Bosco Educational Centre in Jaboatão dos Guararapes His presence at the Don Bosco school in Recife offered moments of reflection and inspiration to all those present strengthening the bonds of the educative and pastoral community and reaffirming the institution's commitment to the well-being and integral development of its young people located in the Bongi district of Recife-PE takes in around 1,700 young people free of charge involving them in apprenticeship projects and graphic design courses Fr Bejarano got to know the Salesian school which plays a crucial role in the philanthropic education of over 600 primary school students and stands out as a true point of reference in the Region continued at the Don Bosco Educational Centre located in the heart of Jaboatão dos Guararapes It plays a fundamental role in the professional qualification of adolescents and young adults and their families in situations of poverty and social risk Fr Bejarano took part in the strategic meeting with the management team at the Provincial Centre Superior of the Brazil-Recife Province (BRE) provincial evaluation and the implementation of transparency methodologies The discussion aimed to strengthen ties and align strategies for the continued development of Social and Pastoral Works in the region Fr Bejarano then visited the Don Bosco Curado Oratory in Jaboatão dos Guararapes which welcomes about 45 children and also functions as an after-school opportunity for vulnerable families Here he had the opportunity to meet some of the dozens of children assisted sensing the receptivity and joy of those who attend him the Salesian took part in the meeting to present the other Salesian works of the Northeast of the country The Province demonstrated the breadth and impact of its social projects: with more than 80 ongoing initiatives Social Works have reached about 8,000 children adolescents and young adults on various fronts as shown by the results of the Social Report 2023 The Don Bosco Educational Centre in Gramoré the  Matriz de Camaragibe Youth Centre the Don Bosco Educational Centre in João Pessoa and the Don Bosco Social Work in Areia Branca are just some of the institutions that play a crucial role in the mission of promoting integral human development Brazil – February 2016 – On February 18th and 19th was held the first yearly encounter of Pastoral Animation on the Salesian Province of (BRE) The Provincial Commissions were also present at the meeting: Salesian Youth Movement (ANS – Colônia) – To make the annual Spiritual Exercises in the midst of a pandemic The subject was discussed at a meeting of the Rectors of communities in a virtual meeting a small group would be in the Conference Home of Jaboatão; the others would follow the common part online and make the best they could in their own community a group of 7 Salesians were in Cologne (Jaboatão) and 30 other confreres took part in their own communities A Salesian sister also joined the group in the Conference Home transmitted through the Youtube Channel (Northeast Salesians) were the two talks (9:30 and 14:30) and the good night (21 hours); in the home community the Eucharistic celebration (in the morning) and the special celebration of each day (in the evening) Chicão) was in Santa Izabel do Rio Negro a Salesian mission in the heart of the Amazon forest From there he sent the written material and the videos with the talks In the written material were the texts for deeper reflection the confreres received the special celebrations of each day and the links to the talks and the good nights The opening of the retreat was transmitted live communications and the introductory word of Fr The first day was one of disagreement and problems with the transmission The following days the talks and the good night flowed regularly 30% of the confreres responded about their personal experience Here are some transcribed testimonies of the evaluation "It was the first retreat I made in this format I tried to live well all the moments as if it were a retreat in person "I really liked the theme and the preaching They were very clear and often even strong "It was the appropriate time for a review and nurturing of one's own vocation" The reading of the text on the computer screen was not too tedious praising the quality of his contribution and drawing lessons from the hybrid form of the Retreat he opened a window of hope: he announced that the provincials agreed that in 2022 the novitiate in Curitiba would be transferred to Jaboatão the Salesian Family celebrated a great feast in honour of Mary Help of Christians the 80th Pilgrimage of the Salesian Family took place filling the Salesian São Sebastião Colony and the surrounding streets The programme began with the meeting at the church of São Sebastião where the faithful prayed the Rosary and awaited the departure of the float specially prepared with flowers and a replica of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians marked by the joy and emotion of the pilgrims and many young people culminating in the Mass celebrated by Fr Francisco Inácio Superior of the Salesian Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) The celebration also included the crowning of the statue of Mary Help of Christians Mourned: at least seven people were killed and 20 were injured when a minibus ran into a procession on Easter Day in Jaboatao dos Guararapes Lambeth Call webinars to focus on safeguarding TWO men appeared in court in South Africa on 14 March charged with fatally stabbing three monks of the Coptic Orthodox Church The Associated Press reports that the case was postponed so that the accused — Saeed Basanda and Samuel Avamarkos — could secure legal representation and an 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discussion reaffirming the Province's commitment to the integral formation of young people The conclusion of the Provincial Chapter was marked by an atmosphere of gratitude and celebration The presence and involvement of the Salesian Family was highlighted for the fundamental role it plays in the continuity and growth of Don Bosco's work the BRE Province remains steadfast in its commitment to being a presence of hope and transformation in the lives of young people inspired by the charism and spirituality of St John Bosco The closing of the 27th Provincial Chapter also marked the beginning of a new cycle of work and mission and renewed the commitment of all Salesians to the education and evangelisation of young people Brazil - February 2022 - Transferred from Curitiba to Jaboatão-Colônia the new location of the novitiate of the Provinces of São Paulo (BSP) The opening ceremony of the “São Sebastião” Salesian Novitiate was celebrated in the Basilica of “Our Lady Help of Christians” in the Salesian Colônia in Jaboatão dos Guararapes Councilor for the America South Cone Region in the presence of the Provincials of the Curatorium of the Novitiate who received a group of 15 in-formation from the three Provinces the book of the Constitutions passed from the hands of the Salesians of Curitiba to those of Jaboatão followed by the presentation of the new formation team and of the novices: 5 from the BSP Province; 8 from the BRE Province 2022 - After being carried out in virtual form for two years the Salesian Family's Marian pilgrimage - named "Romaria" - to the "House of Mary Help of Christians," in the Salesian Colony "São Sebastião," returned in its traditional form in presence with the participation of a great number of faithful from all over the country’s Northeast the pilgrimage included a program full of spirituality The pilgrims gathered at the church of "São Sebastião" for the recitation of the Rosary in the presence of Fr Provincial Delegate for the Salesian Family the lively procession headed toward the Salesian Colony started amid songs full of joy and Salesian spirituality accompanied by a band formed by youth and adults from the Salesian Work of Caetés the faithful prayed the Rosary in the Basilica animated by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and the Office of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady of Lourdes Assistant of the Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) the pilgrims resumed their journey to the "Mary Help of Christians" Institute where they attended a show animated by students and children Then the Sisters Mediators of Peace shared the testimony of their founder and made known the missionary and charismatic experience of their institute The event concluded with the Eucharist presided over by Fr with the moving crowning of the Help of Christians performed by the students of the Salesian Institute of Jaboatão Brazil - October 2023 -  The Salesian São Sebastião Novitiate received a visit from Fr Guido Errico of the Formation Sector on 4 and 5 October The aim of the visit was to accompany the formation process of the novitiate as it unfolds through meetings with Salesians and novices Brazil - 28 July 2023 –The Provincial Community Feast day for Brazil-Recife Province (BRE) was celebrated on Friday 28 July at the Salesian work in Jaboatão-Colônia and lay collaborators in the mission gathered aound the Provincial everyone gathered in the Basilica and Shrine of Mary Help of Christians for the solemn Eucharist This was followed by an academy in which members from all stages of Salesian formation presented various artistic performances This was also the time for tributes to the Salesians celebrating significant anniversaries of profession or ordination in 2023 the Provincial shared some useful information about the life of the Province and thanked all those present and the celebration concluded with a Marian moment in the Basilica Brazil – February 2024 – The Provincial Meeting of Youth Ministry in the Salesian Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) was held at the Salesian Colony of Jaboatão dos Guararapes from 23 to 25 February including Salesian local pastoral coordinators and members of the teams The first day had as its central objective a formation session by Prof on the theme "Ten Sensitivities for the Salesian School of the 21st Century" In addition to understanding the reality of youth participants were challenged to understand the role of the Salesian School today the opportunity was given to share the local situation so that it was possible to prepare an activity plan in each area the participants received a visit from Fr Rafael Bejarano from the Sector for Youth Ministry at Salesian Headquarters in Rome Reference person for Social Work in America The meeting was positively evaluated by all those present with many praises for the consultancy work also underlining the fact that they had the opportunity to address with Fr Bejarano concrete issues that will help a lot in the pastoral journey of the year that has just begun At least four people have died after a bus rammed into an Easter Sunday procession in Brazil's northeast Pernambuco state "My condolences to the worshippers and families of the victims of the hit-and-run that occurred during the procession in Jaboatao which caused the death of at least four people," Governor Raquel Lyra said in an Instagram post The incident also left around 20 people injured local media cited emergency responders as saying said on the social network X that it was a "serious accident," without providing details on the number of victims or the causes An unconfirmed video of the crash circulating on social networks and local media showed the bus hurtling down a steep road and ramming a crowd of people accompanying the procession please register for free or log in to your account Brazil - July 2022 - Under the presidency of Fr Francisco Inácio Vieira Júnior Provincial of the Salesian Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) the XXVI Provincial Chapter of BRE is being held July 27-29 The assembly takes place at the Jaboatão Meeting House with the presence of 29 chapter members and 13 observers and representatives of the Salesian Family Archbishop Limacêdo Antônio da Silva Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife presided over the opening Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians in Jaboatão the chapter assembly welcomed the message of the Rector Major as well as that of the America South Cone Region Councilor Always seeking greater harmony with the path of the Congregation are working on three themes: Charismatic Identity the celebration of the Provincial Community will begin with the presence of Salesians in initial formation and communities as well as the Chapter members of Salesians celebrating significant anniversaries of profession and ordination Subscribe to our English language newsletter and keep up-to-date with the most important news from Brazil All materials contained in this page may not be reproduced in any media without the prior written permission of Folhapress Brazil - April 2016 - The 24th Chapter of the Salesian province of Recife in the Northeast of Brazil (BRE) took place from 12 to 14 April There were 31 chapter members and 7 guests Among the issues addressed were the implementation of the last General Chapter and the dimensioning of the Salesian communities.