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, you consent to the use of cookies. To learn more or to opt out, click "Further Information". The original, sloping terrain was modified to give way to two plateaus with a difference in elevation of four meters between them. These plateaus accommodate buildings that vary between one and two stories. The meeting of these two levels is made with stepped retaining walls containing gardens that minimize this difference in level, in addition to protecting the circulation on the upper floor, bringing safety to users. filters the intense sunlight in the region and protects the interior of the building Its wavy shape brings more stability to the element in addition to interacting with the curves of the deck In addition to providing solar protection on the west facade it also serves as a separation between the public and private sectors of the equipment the building aims to be an oasis in the middle of the hinterland which minimize the effects of the heat of the semi-arid climate providing generous and pleasant spaces for the proposed activities always aiming for the well-being of users and of the animals You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email the wife of Paulo Freire who is 91 years old, and to create a documentary on Nita Freire. This trip also served as a pilot trip to forge new relationships with academic and research partners in Brazil especially with Federal University of Ceará in Fortaleza we visited the Four Sticks Project that follows the model of Integrated Community Therapy (ICT) that addresses mental health needs in impoverished areas allowing individuals to engage in group dialogues and support each other The ICT methodology is inspired by Paulo Freire’s pedagogy of hope and is practiced globally We learned that one of the principles behind Community Therapy is the creation of spaces in which people can express their emotions and feelings without risk of being judged We spent the whole day experiencing this space by engaging in various activities The next stop was at the Casa Grande Foundation in Juazeiro de Norte a non-profit organization focused on social and cultural education for children and their families which hosts various programs that are primarily managed by the students who focuses on preserving local history and nurturing children’s leadership abilities to share community stories through various media Children participate in running a radio station with hands-on activities and training in diverse fields The visit highlighted the empowerment of children showcasing a model that could benefit rural communities globally The team met with the faculty at the University of Ceará in Fortaleza to discuss potential partnerships and collaborations between the two universities The meeting provided a platform to explore various areas of mutual interest for potential cooperation Organizers are already in conversation about partnership between the two institutions presenting opportunities that will benefit the program and Ohio University This trip has resulted in building relationships with crucial organizations and individuals working in education reform and innovation in Brazil Organizers are in conversation with faculty from the University of Fortaleza for joint projects and institutional tie-ups While the students have come back with an appreciation for how social change works by experiencing it first-hand at the ground level they are also creating a documentary to showcase Paulo Freire’s work in education through interviews with key people such as Nita Freire and other reformists working in the educational area in Brazil.  The trip's organizers are grateful to several units and people who made this trip possible – Dean and Associate Dean of Scripps College of Communication Communication and Development Studies alumni Emma Phillips and the wonderful people in Brazil who made this trip so memorable.  © 2025 Ohio University Español Português The multilateral agency approved two loans for Brazil to partially finance the Baquirivu-Guaçu River Macro-Drainage and Flood Control Program of the Guarulhos Municipality and the Sanitation and Urban Infrastructure Program of the Juazeiro do Norte Municipality CAF—development bank of Latin America—approved two loans for Brazil for a combined USD 176 million will help improve drainage systems and flood control in the Baquirivu-Baquirivu-Guaçu river basin and promote road connectivity and urban mobility in the Guarulhos municipality urban infrastructure and solid waste management in the Juazeiro do Norte municipality The program for the Guarulhos municipality will directly benefit the approximately 326,799 residents of the Bonsucesso CAF’s funding aims to finance mainly open pipeline works along the Baquirivu-Guaçu River aimed at the Juazeiro do Norte Sanitation and Urban Infrastructure Program urban and social infrastructure and urban mobility and is expected to benefit 134,000 residents directly and 274,000 people indirectly in Juazeiro do Norte “These two loans aim to drive comprehensive economic development that includes all regions of Brazil and helps improve the provision of high-quality public services for the most vulnerable sectors improving infrastructure is crucial to prevent the effects of flooding promote greater efficiency in mobility and ultimately help boost people’s quality of life,” said CAF executive president Luis Carranza CAF approved 35 operations for 26 Brazilian municipalities for some USD 2.3 billion Demand for financing for programs and projects in municipalities has been growing and has averaged 6 operations per year info@caf.com Tlf. +58 (212) 209-2111 Parece que a página que você está procurando não está disponível Brazil – March 2025 – On Monday the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel in Juazeiro do Norte (CE) was filled with people who came to celebrate the Eucharist They were there to honour the 181st anniversary of the birth of Fr It was a very emotional moment for everyone who attended Faithful from near and far joined in prayer to honor the life and work of this remarkable priest who was posthumously declared a Salesian Cooperator on February 3 by Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime Rector of the Salesian presence in Juazeiro do Norte and deep gratitude—qualities that shaped his journey as a priest and community leader Cícero was a man whose faith touched the hearts of many He is an example of how trust in God can strengthen us in the face of adversity,” Fr Cícero’s tomb at the Capela do Socorro where they gathered in prayer in honor of this great servant of God 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 – The Salesian house in Juazeiro do Norte hosted the meeting of Parish Priests and Rectors of the Salesian Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) from October 30 to November 2 Held during the “Pilgrimage of the Deceased,” the event brought together priests from various locations for moments of sharing explained the importance of the event: “This meeting is part of the Province’s broader mission to honor the legacy of Fr groups of Salesians from different places come to collaborate the ‘Pilgrimage of the Deceased,’ it was the turn of Parish Priests and Rectors.” After offering pastoral assistance to pilgrims at various Salesian sites in Juazeiro do Norte Parish Priests and Rectors participated in formation sessions including conferences on apostolic mission themes and the challenges of the Salesian mission in the BRE Province Brazil – July 2024 - On the morning of Saturday 20 July a large number of pilgrims and devotees of the Servant of God Father Cícero Romão Batista gathered in front of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel to participate in the Mass in suffrage for the soul of the Sertão Missionary and pray for the 90 years of his transition to eternal life The celebration was presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese of Crato Bishop Magnus Henrique Lopes and concelebrated by the bishops of the Northeast Region 1 – Ceará together with the diocesan parish priest of Crato laid a wreath on Father Cícero's grave inside the Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help the prayer for the beatification and canonisation of the Servant of God was said ending with the sprinkling of holy water on the grave The Salesians of Don Bosco were also present at the celebration The Salesian work in the city was a desire of Father Cicero himself are here to thank God for the gift of life the legacy of evangelisation and the witness that Father Cicero has left us It is important to remember that Father Cícero has also been counted among the members of the Salesian Family who give thanks to God for the whole legacy of Father Cicero From him we inherited love for Jesus Christ Superior of the Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) (ANS – Juazeiro do Norte) – In the late evening of Wednesday Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime was welcomed at the Orlando Bezerra de Menezes airport in Juazeiro do Norte among hymns celebrating the people of northeastern Brazil and their great faith The Salesians and the members of the various groups of the Salesian Family awaited 10th Successor of Don Bosco with trepidation immediately after landing he said: "I am very happy because I think we will experience profound and very beautiful days." beginning his first day in the city of the Servant of God Father Cícero Romão Batista (1844-1934) the Rector Major first went early in the morning to the São João Bosco school where he was welcomed by students and staff at the school He then reached the Garden of Father Cicero where he visited the statue of the "Patriarch of the Northeast" – as the Servant of God is often called  – and the Living Museum dedicated to him with objects and memorabilia that testify to his faith and the affection and devotion of many people in his regard he visited Father Cicero's tomb in the Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help imparted a blessing and addressed the pilgrims “I am very happy to be here and to participate in the pilgrimage for the first time What we must do is continue to ask the Lord God to accompany and increase our faith with the help and intercession of the Servant of God there was also a brief visit to the Padre Cícero Casa Museo the Superior General of the Salesian Congregation attended a press conference in which he answered many questions from the media The appointment with media and journalists Superior of the St Aloysius Gonzaga Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE); his Vice-Provincial over 15 media representatives were at the press conference and they were able to interact directly with the speakers Cardinal Fernández Artime celebrated Mass in the Square of the Basilica  and Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows he told the people of God that he had had "the opportunity to tell the Holy Father that I would be here in Juazeiro do Norte to celebrate the faith together with you also in remembrance of the figure of the Servant of God And I think it's very nice for all of us to know that the Holy Father is aware of what we are experiencing here now” the Rector Major said Brazil – May 2024 - On 1 May the Salesian Family of Juazeiro do Norte gathered to celebrate 85 years of Salesian presence The celebrations for the anniversary began with the Mass presided over by the Rector of the work at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the presence of collaborators and members of the different sectors of the Salesian work of the city a moment of celebration took place in the auditorium of the São João Bosco Salesian College with the reading of the message sent for the occasion by the Rector Major the songs of good wishes and the cutting of the cake followed crowning 85 years of Salesian presence. The Salesians arrived in Juazeiro in 1939 thanks to the dream of Don Bosco and the desire of the Servant of God and still today they educate and evangelise young people through the São João Bosco institute the Sagrado Coração de Jesus parish the Salesian Youth Movement and the groups of the Association of Mary Help of Christians and the Salesian Cooperators (ANS - Juazeiro do Norte) - "It is with great joy that I inform you that we have officially received from the Holy See a letter from the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints We have received authorization for the opening of the Process of Beatification of Father Cícero Romão Batista." Thus the news of the opening of the Beatification Process of the "Patriarch of the Northeast," awaited over 80 years clarifications were made about the Beatification Process a commission to prepare a historical review," he explained to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith along with a petition from some 254 Brazilian bishops who were asking the Holy See for a concrete gesture of recognition of the important role that Father Cícero has played and continues to play in the spirituality and development of this entire region," Fr thanking all those who worked for Father Cícero's Beatification Process "This response is the wish of millions of devotees of Father Cícero jubilation and hope that I thank the tireless work of the pilgrims who always believed that God would not abandon us," said Msgr The Rector of the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Our Lady of Sorrows spoke of gratitude and discernment in prayer who was in charge of the House of Our Lady of Sorrows for more than 40 years and who fought to make this Beatification possible who recalled "Father Cícero's pastoral zeal and educational care," was significant We are here for the education of the new generations and to welcome God's holy people." Fr Vieira then reflected on Father Cícero's legacy of holiness emphasizing how he still represents a lesson in life for all those who carry on the Salesian mission in Juazeiro do Norte Source: salesianos.org.br  (ANS - Juazeiro do Norte) - The Rector Major of the Salesians Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime took part in the programme for the last day of the Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Candeias at Juazeiro do Norte-CE, Father Cícero Romão: the Father of the Sertão" and underlined the motto of the event: "The brilliant light that shines even brighter" priests and seminarians to take part in the Blessing of the pilgrims’ Hats and farewell to the Pilgrims which took place in the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows prayers of blessings were sung and recited and there were manifestations of deep faith and popular devotions According to the registrations made at the Information Centre of Romeiro at Juazeiro do Norte which tracks the number of people who visited the town pilgrims arrived in Juazeiro from São Paulo as well as from all the north-eastern states A total of 69,295 pilgrims were registered 9,635 from the States of Rio Grande do Norte 22,048 from Pernambuco and 24,069 from Alagoas crowds of pilgrims began to fill the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help people joined in procession through the main streets of the city blessing and singing the praises of the Blessed Mother with Candles Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime also participated in the procession On arrival at the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows the benediction was imparted with the Blessed Sacrament Cardinal Ángel said he would speak to Pope Francis about his pilgrimage experience "I want to share my profound experience that I have lived here with you that when I have the opportunity to speak with the Holy Father has heard about our meetings and others events you have held the faith of this Christian community and the process of Father Cícero's beatification," declared the Cardinal Councilor for the America South Cone Region arrived in the city of Juazeiro do Norte to visit the city's Salesian works also known for being the land of Father Cícero Romão Batista Fr Romero visited the headquarters of "Rádio FM Padre Cícero" where Father Cícero made his retreats and the Salesian Institute "São João Bosco ” where he met - in digital mode - with the school management and the pedagogical team for a moment of sharing professional and faith experiences (ANS – Juazeiro do Norte) – The dedication ceremony of the Church of the Bom Jesus located in the so-called "Horto" of Father Cicero which is part of the Salesian work in the city the dream of the Servant of God Fr Cícero Romão Batista was thus realized in the presence of Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco on an Animation Visit to the St Aloysius Gonzaga Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) Present too were the Diocesan Bishop of Crato Fr Francisco Inácio Vieira Júnior the clergy went up to the sanctuary and the celebration began The rite of dedication began with the blessing of water and sprinkling the litanies were sung and the relics of Saint John Bosco Saint Dominic Savio and Blessed Benigna Cardoso were placed The altar and the walls of the church were then anointed and incensed the lights around the church were finally lit the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament was inaugurated Artime then took the floor and read the Declaration with which the Servant of God Father Cícero Romão Batista received the posthumous qualification of Salesian Cooperator: "I in my service and in the name of Don Bosco just before a vigorous applause rose from the assembled faithful thanked the Bishop of the Diocese of Crato the Rector Major and the families of the first architects of the church for the work long dreamed of and finally realized - a dream of Father Cícero that has now become real but our mission is not yet over" said Fr Inácio Vieira some symbolic areas and the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament we will continue to offer pilgrims sacramental services we will take care of the preserved green space we will encourage meetings of communion and holiness." The day ended with the unveiling of the souvenir plaque for this day fireworks and a concert offered by the "Bom Jesus" Philharmonic this city is filled with thousands of pilgrims who come to honor “Padre Cicero,” a figure venerated here as a saint but not recognized as one by the Roman Catholic Church Cicero Romao Batista was born in 1844 and died at age 90 in this arid His followers say that during a Mass celebrated by the priest in 1889 a woman receiving communion declared that the host had turned to blood in her mouth but the Vatican was displeased and suspended Padre Cicero and his followers have transformed Juazeiro do Norte into a place of pilgrimage one of the leading centers of popular religiosity in Latin America with hundreds of thousands of visitors each year Pilgrims walk along a 1½-mile dirt path to a shrine carrying pictures of him and crosses that have dangling Members of the Pankararu tribe wear traditional outfits made from head to toe of a straw-like material Some people also carry heavy rocks on their heads as a sacrifice More ribbons mark the beginning of the trek written with promises to the priest and tied to tree branches “I ask Padre Cicero to bless my harvest and my family,” farmer Edite Moreira Monteiro said after kissing a small statue of the priest erected at the beginning of the path Faced with Padre Cicero’s persistent popularity Pope Benedict XVI proposed that his life be studied as a possible candidate for canonization and his supporters hope that he will eventually be rehabilitated and canonized Padre Cicero was both a priest and a politician serving as mayor of Juazeiro do Norte for 15 years He became renowned for helping the poor and improving the lives of farmers and residents of Brazil’s arid northeast “We believe that he was — that he is — an important person for our northeast and we hope he can intercede (before God) and send rain,” said Leunil Gomes de Carvalho who said he has been visiting the statue of Padre Cicero for 30 years hundreds of thousands of others visit the large statue each year smaller statues and chapels built to remember the man who is considered the patron saint of this city in Ceara state some praying on their knees before it while beggars ask for a few coins Others leave letters of gratitude to Padre Cicero Some walk around the statue three times in hopes of having a prayer answered Brazil - April 2019 - The Salesian mission in Juazeiro do Norte was started 80 years ago by Fr Antônio de Almeida Agra which began with Fr Cícero Romão Batista's wish to locate “the holy work of the Salesians" in Juazeiro do Norte As part of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary Various scholars spoke on the pastoral and historical aspects of the Salesian presence Superior of the Salesian Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) presided over the Eucharistic celebration which was attended by various religious of the BRE Province and representatives of the whole Salesian center of Juazeiro do Norte received recognition for having distinguished themselves in the various sectors of the Salesian work reports that almost 90 years after his death the once excommunicated priest may officially become a saint… In a country where people have revered folk religious figures for centuries Padim Ciço – or Father Cícero Romão Batista (1844-1934) – has been the greatest of all Brazilian unofficial saints two million devotees visit Juazeiro do Norte in order to thank him for a cure or another grace obtained through his intercession practices became ritualised: People go first to the local churches to pray and then to the giant sculpture that portrays Padim Ciço with the hope that their problems will be solved when the ribbon is untied The whole phenomenon was never directly supported by the Catholic hierarchy a late Brazilian priest who’s venerated as a saint locally but not recognised as one by the Roman Catholic Church the Holy See informed the Diocese of Crato that there are no obstacles impeding the cause of his beatification allowing the local church to launch the process for Padim Ciço’s recognition as Blessed Cícero PICTURE: Courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons “Once I was talking to a pilgrim about the fact that the Vatican had never recognised Father Cícero’s sainthood so the Pope does not know that my Padim Ciço is a saint?’” a university professor who has studied Batista’s life While the announcement was celebrated in the region of Juazeiro – and in a great part of the South American country – for many of his devotees the news was met with something of a shrug “Once I was talking to a pilgrim about the fact that the Vatican had never recognised Father Cícero’s sainthood,” recalled Renato Casimiro so the Pope does not know that my Padim Ciço is a saint?’ “It is quite common to witness that kind of reaction,” added Casimiro who has closely followed the back and forth between the diocese and the Vatican around the subject of Batista’s beatification for years there have been several obstacles to Batista’s canonisation many originating in controversies that began when he was still alive Batista settled in 1872 in Juazeiro do Norte then simply an abandoned district of the city of Crato though it was situated in a fertile valley in the middle of a very dry region Batista’s steady work to develop agriculture in Juazeiro over the years attracted new families many of them fleeing severe droughts in Ceará and neighbouring states in north-eastern Brazil Most were also trying to escape violence and poverty The region’s lands used to be in the hands of a small number of big landowners who maintained large masses of peasants in extreme poverty “He would welcome all of them with joy and a charitable spirit Batista rapidly became an important leader who worked hard to develop the local economy and secure the means of subsistence for everyone,” Casimiro said Batista imported more productive strains of sugar cane and yucca from other states incentivizing the modernization of farming methods in an area severely limited by state negligence and ignorance Father Cícero would be like the founder of a great non-governmental organisation or a social pastoral ministry that helps the poor,” Casimiro said Batista’s careful work with peasants and his tenderness with them – in an era when priests were often austere and inaccessible figures – made his fame grow all over the sertão His nickname padim comes from his kindness: It means “little priest” and also “godfather” rich people began to give him lands and money to contribute to his work powerful man – but he always used everything to help the poor,” said Rev Wesley Barros “When new people arrived looking for his help he would simply give them a house and land.” Indigenous from the Pankararu tribe carry a cross and images of Padre Cicero along the Holy Sepulchre path used by pilgrims in Juazeiro do Norte He became renowned for helping the poor and improving the lives of farmers and residents of Brazil’s arid north-east who had received the Communion wafer from the priest said it turned into blood in her mouth – and she kept the handkerchief with blood stains this phenomenon occurred 46 more times over the next couple of years A committee was formed by the diocese to investigate the alleged miracle and concluded there was no plausible explanation But the local bishop designated another group to analyse the events The bishop suspended Batista’s orders and cloistered Maria de Araújo “He complied with the order and ceased to administer the sacraments But he kept his charitable work and his commitment to the people – who continued to see him as a saint,” Barros said the “miracle of Juazeiro” greatly accentuated Batista’s fame as a holy man Thousands of people traveled to the city to see him and ask for his blessing – and many ultimately chose to settle there “An aunt of mine had a dream in which Padim Ciço told her to come to Juazeiro many people tell that kind of story,” Casimiro said The Catholic hierarchy did not know how to deal with his growing fame and ordered Batista to leave Juazeiro do Norte He did not and became an important political leader in the region The combination of his holy status and his powerful social influence led the Vatican to issue an excommunication order against him But Batista was in poor health by then and the local bishop never followed through on the excommunication orders “The problems which led to that controversy were far in the past The bishop explained his reasons to the Vatican after three years and the pope agreed and told the diocese to leave things that way,” added Barros the church continued to downplay his legacy people were not encouraged to show their devotion to Padim Ciço Parents were even forbidden to give their children the name Cícero or Cícera during baptisms the large groups of pilgrims who came to visit Juazeiro do Norte throughout the year were welcomed by the local clergy “The ecclesiastical officials had a very strict theological understanding at those times They did not understand the exaggerated – and at times superstitious – practices of that very humble people from the sertão,” Barros said But over the years the pilgrims’ faith also matured The Juazeiro do Norte’s pilgrim’s pastoral ministry became an active force and promoted a closer relationship between Padim Ciço’s devotees and the formal Catholic world pilgrims pray and pay tribute at a statue of Padre Cicero Rev Cicero Romao Batista was born in 1844 and died at age 90 in this arid a woman receiving Communion declared that the Communion host had turned to blood in her mouth but the Vatican was displeased and suspended him a new generation of bishops began a process to rehabilitate Padim Ciço in the Vatican Documents and reports produced by researchers such as Casimiro were sent to Rome to demonstrate Batista’s integrity as a man of faith and his relevance as a holy figure in Brazil “He was not ‘pardoned’ like Galileo Galilei but there was a reconciliation,” Casimiro explained The Vatican did not have any formal complaint against Batista but never acted to stimulate the beatification process decided to ask Pope Francis directly about Padim Ciço’s sainthood “The Catholic Church is going through a synodal process How could we remain deaf to the pilgrim’s cry regarding their wish to revere Padim Ciço That certainly touched Pope Francis’ heart,” Barros said The Vatican responded to the message with the authorization to launch the cause of Batista’s beatification the Diocese of Crato will begin to receive testimonies concerning Padim Ciço’s miracles No physician seemed to be able to discover what was her disease I begged Padim Ciço for a diagnosis,” Dinalva Rodrigues Piauí state (360 miles west from Juazeiro do Norte) Rodrigues has been visiting Padim Ciço’s city every year since she was 18 her mother was finally diagnosed with diabetes “Her sugar levels were finally controlled and she has not been infected with the novel coronavirus — thanks to Padim Ciço,” she said she plans to visit Juazeiro again to thank her benefactor Although most of Batista’s devotees are from the northeast part of Brazil he is a popular figure throughout the country mostly because millions of northeasterners have migrated away from the region since the 1950s – primarily to the larger cities in the south-east – in search of better work opportunities “I have been living in São Paulo for 28 years and I could never come back to Juazeiro I used to visit it every year with my grandparents who were great devotees of Padim Ciço,” said Adeilva Delmondes Pernambuco state (135 kilometres south of Juazeiro do Norte) Her grandmother told her to wash her hair with the holy water from Juazeiro do Norte she and her family have received numerous graces with Padim Ciço’s intercession a fire broke out in the house of my neighbour My son and my husband called me to leave our house The fire was extinguished before hitting us,” Delmondes said Barros said that when the collection process starts they will probably be looking for reports of  terminally ill patients who were cured but “all kinds of graces will be useful to compose Padim Ciço’s records.” Sight+ is a new benefits program we’ve launched to reward people who have supported us with annual donations of $26 or more. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Brazil - November 2021 - In order to promote a cultural educational program for young people in the city of Juazeiro do Norte the Salesian Institute "São João Bosco" in collaboration with the Salesian broadcaster "Rádio FM Padre Cícero" (104.5) has renewed and relaunched the “Youth Connect” program The program airs every Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm local time and counts on the participation of teachers students and various collaborators of the Salesian Institute different themes are treated and the young people themselves animate discussions and debates in which they expose their ideas their problems and their deepest reflections Pietra Valentina, a trans teenager aged just 16, was brutally stabbed to death Monday (5 April) in Ceará, Brazil prompting activists to simply plead: “Young people deserve to live.” In the latest act of violence in Jair Bolsonaro‘s Brazil, Valentina was killed with a knife in front of a school in the Pio XII neighbourhood in the city of Juazeiro do Norte, activists and authorities say the victim was stabbed some 15 times near the Pereira Expedito Tabellion School Both state and military police forces have launched a search for the killer, according to local outlet G1 has not disclosed any details about the victim nor the circumstances of her death But for LGBT+ activists and trans Brazilians In January, Keron Ravach, a trans 13-year-old, was slain in Ceará. Kicked and punched to death by a 17-year-old, her body tossed in a vacant plot of land, G1 reported A shy girl with dreams of making it big as an influencer Ravach was often seen playing in the Camocim town square with friends Ceará in northeastern Brazil is among four states that have, for the last four years, tallied the highest number of murders, according to monitoring groups 22 trans and gender nonconforming people were murdered in the state – only São Paulo saw more homicides Overall, 2020 was one of the deadliest years for trans people in Brazil since records began, with a trans person was murdered every two days in a nation of 211 million. Such a spectre of violence is unsurprising, activists say, considering the rise of Brazil’s president Jair Bolasonaro, a self-described “proud homophobe“ “Deeply regrettable and saddened to learn of yet another cowardly murder of a young trans woman from Ceará,” tweeted human rights activist Rebato Roseno About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy Dramatic video footage captured the moment a man was seriously injured by a bodybuilding machine at a gym in Brazil, leaving him with a 1 percent chance of ever walking again. Regilânio da Silva, 42, had just taken a break in between his workout and was sitting on the bench when the machine holding 330 pounds of plates collapsed over his neck on Friday at a training center in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará. Three men can see seen quickly removing the lever off da Silva's back and signaling for help while he remained sitting on the bench. Da Silva, a father of three children, underwent emergency for four hours at Santo Antônio Hospital to stabilize his neck. The last medical updated indicated that he was in stable condition, but he has no mobility in his legs. His sister, Maria das Dores, said that he has mobility in his arms.  Neurosurgeon Dr. José Correia suggested that the chances of him being able to walk again are very slim. 'It depends a lot on the degree of injury at first, the level of return of previous functions,' Dr. Correia said, as quoted by Brazilian news outlet G1. 'There are neither motor nor sensitive components, unfortunately. It is the most serious injury there is from the point of view of neurological damage. The chance is, statistically, less than 1% of the return of motor and sensitive functions.' Dr. Correia added that 'the thoracolumbar junction, which is the transition from the rib cage to the lumbar region, has lost bone continuity. It doesn't touch one bone to another.' According to 220 FIT gym, the machine was purchased less than 60 days ago and was in perfect condition. Cícero Aparecido, a manager at the training facility, said the equipment has plates on the side with a center lock and that customers performed 'conventional squats on the machine rather than freestyle squats.' Da Silva's family said that loved ones and the gym split the cost of the $7,000 surgery. Since then they have set up an account on the crowdfunding site, Vakinha, to raise funds for da Silva's recovery. 'Let's pray that Regi recovers quickly and that his progress is blessed by divine grace to regain leg movement,' the family said. May may never walk away after suffering accident at Brazilian gymCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} we're happy to send you some reminders Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications Home> News> World News In something that looked like a Final Destination scene a gym goer was crushed by equipment and might not be able to walk again After a trip to the 220 Fit gym in Juazeiro do Norte was in a freak accident involving a squat machine that was holding 150kg plates As it was captured on the gym’s CCTV cameras many have witnessed the awful moment that Da Silva was caught unawares and crushed by the weight on 4 August Now, the father of three has been told that has only one percent chance of ever walking again after the accident happened at 220 FIT gym in Brazil In the footage, Da Silva can be seen sitting on a bench, as he was taking a break in between his own workout sets, but tragedy was to strike out of the blue as he was then hit with 150kg worth of plates from above as a squat machine collapsed over his neck three men quickly sprang into action and were able to get the weight off whilst flagging down others to call emergency services Da Silva was then rushed to Santo Antônio Hospital where he needed to go through four hours of treatment just to stabilise his neck But it wasn’t enough to reverse an immense amount of damage to his body and although he can use his arms there is very little chance that he will ever walk again Dr José Correia, a neurosurgeon told Brazilian news outlet G1 that there are factors to consider when in this type of gym accident situation He said: "It depends a lot on the degree of injury at first "There are neither motor nor sensitive components It is the most serious injury there is from the point of view of neurological damage less than 1% of the return of motor and sensitive functions." This is because 'the thoracolumbar junction which is the transition from the rib cage to the lumbar region has lost bone continuity; it doesn't touch one bone to another' Although the gym equipment fell on Da Silva the gym has claimed that the machine was in perfect condition having been purchased only two months before the accident explained that the machine features a centre lock and plates on the side so that visitors can do 'conventional squats on the machine rather than freestyle squats' but the mystery of how the machine collapsed has yet to be solved the gym stated that: "A veteran student who was practicing his exercise on a loaded machine also sat down to rest on the platform which would be for foot support." They continued that this meant that the machine accidentally fell on Da Silva The company stressed that they were recently inspected and were in 'full compliance' Though it's unsure exactly how it happened Da Silva's family claim they and the gym equally paid for the cost of his surgery which amounted to around £5,400 in the end To further raise funds for his extensive recovery they have also set up a crowdfunding account on Vakinha asking people to 'pray that Regi recovers quickly and that his progress is blessed by divine grace to regain leg movement' Topics: Health, News, Social Media InstagramXThreadsSnapchatTikTokYouTubeLAD Entertainment Brazil - January 2020 - The Salesian National Mission meeting took place from 8 to 22 January The Inter-Provincial Group of Missionary Animation (GIAM) made up of 12 missionaries from Santa Catarina the missionaries began their work by visiting about 180 families meeting about 160 children and young people from the summer camps and participating in celebratory moments with the local community and pilgrims In addition to the experience of the mission 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 Brazil - March 2016 - March 27 marked the 12th anniversary of the foundation of "FM Padre Cícero" with a broad customer base in the region of Cariri The station was founded by Fr Luiz Sampaio do Rego and belongs to the "Fundação Educational Salesian Pe The radio is designed to educate and evangelize It can also be heard on the internet at www.radiopadrecicero.com and - for devices running the Android system – on the app "Rádio Padre Cícero" O endereço abaixo não existe na globo.com Open in NewsBreak|Sign inChoose your location A 28-YEAR-OLD influencer suddenly died after suffering complications from an ovarian infection Laleska Alexandre was rushed to a hospital near her hometown in the Brazilian city of Juazeiro do Norte The young fashion influencer had suffered from an ovarian abscess Laleska’s sudden death came on the same evening she was rushed to the hospital Her funeral was held at the Anjo da Guarda home about 70 kilometres east of where she died The content creator had amassed over 25,000 followers on social media and was known for her fashion and lifestyle posts is an inflammatory mass involving the fallopian tube and ovary This can lead to a pelvic inflammatory disease which can become life-threatening if it is not treated quickly leading to the potentially fatal systemic infection called sepsis Women experiencing symptoms such as severe pelvic pain or unusual discharge should seek medical care promptly Regular gynaecological check-ups can aid in early detection and treatment of such infections Shocked fans left heartbreaking tributes to Laleska in her Instagram comments Another follower wrote: “OMG I’m in shock “I’m a long time follower and loved the content! Another Brazilian influencer recently died after a sudden health condition Beauty content creator Lilian Martins Gomes died of cancer aged 42 The Brazilian revealed this summer that she was battling the disease Lilian – better known as Lili Spada to her one million Instagram followers – died on 4 December 2024 More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun was hospitalised on Wednesday with severe headaches – she tragically passed away just two days later Her mum Thays Brandão had revealed days earlier that doctors had diagnosed Milena with a brain tumour The Family Feud host often posts personal pics to his Facebook page where he has amassed a whopping 38 million followers performed the traditional "Riders up" call signalling the jockeys to climb aboard their horses before the iconic race The seven-time Olympic champion donned a lavender dress and matching hat as she was flanked by.. best known for his big-screen debut in the critically acclaimed box office hit 79: From 'Pollyanna' to 'Parent Trap,' Bulemia Money Matters & MoreBeloved former child star Hayley Mills best known for classic feature films like Pollyanna the the youngest daughter of renowned actor Sir John Mills (Great Expectations) The retail giant apologized after the angry customer took to social media to complain The patron at Walmart claimed that they had called the store’s customer service line after experiencing issues with an […] Civilians were forced to flee across the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan after a strong earthquake in Drake Passage The United States Geological Survey confirmed the mega quake saying that it had struck between Cape Horn and […] but the window to claim it is fast approaching A $92.5 million settlement is up for grabs and eligible individuals have just 10 days left to submit their claims The money comes from a class action lawsuit filed.. it will not be cops who will be pulling drivers over to the side of the road and issuing tickets Devices are being installed by specific […] all commmentary and quotes are from interviews conducted by those mentioned." who broke cover in March when he attended an event at London’s O2 Arena who went on hiatus over health concerns in 2023 The legendary performer died from pneumonia at Jefferson Abington Hospital a mere three weeks before what would have been his 80th birthday Archie and Lilibet – after duke’s swipe at King Charles over security rowMEGHAN Markle has posted a rare black and white photo of Harry and the kids following his bombshell tirade about the royal family The Duchess of Sussex posted the picture of the trio in the garden with their backs to her Some people are broke because they don't earn enough Others stay broke because they keep spending like they’re trying to prove something we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore best known for their groundbreaking classic TV sitcom What’s Happening!! recently reunited on NBC's Today Show cast members Ernest Lee Thomas and Haywood Nelson are two of the three remaining cast members of the show They recently appeared on The Today Showto celebrate the 49th Anniversary of their legendary series and to chat about their appearance at the Chiller Theater Expo The 40-year-old yesterday lost a three-year multimillion-pound fight after his round-the-clock royal protection was axed in the wake of Megxit The Duke of Sussex had declared “my life is at stake” Everyone can see the gorgeous spring tulips but only the most eagle-eyed will be able to spy the hidden pearl necklace in under 30 seconds Whether you’re hoping to improve your problem solving skills or boost your memory The Wheel of Fortune and American Idol host is facing a lawsuit from Aubrey Carillo who alleges she “lost money” due to the company’s “criminal scam.” […] died from severe blood loss after being stabbed multiple times outside her home in Trémolat told The Times that the police investigation had confirmed “a relationship […] is one of the most esteemed sportscasters in the world thanks to his remarkable coverage of various sports A 28-year-old fashion influencer has died after developing a septic shock Laleska Alexandre died on Wednesday due to complications arising from an ovarian infection the Brazilian social media star died in Juazeiro do Norte Alexandre was diagnosed with a tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) The National Institutes of Health describes this condition as " a severe complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that predominantly affects sexually active women of reproductive age." Her heartbroken cousin shared with CNN Brasil that Alexandre was initially admitted to the emergency room on Sunday evening after experiencing severe cramps and her condition deteriorated soon after that She was later transferred to Cariri Regional Hospital for urgent surgery "it was already at an advanced stage." The NIH explains that TOAs are "inflammatory mass in the fallopian tubes and ovaries typically resulting from an ascending infection of the upper genital tract." Common symptoms include fever and abdominal pain it can lead to severe complications such as sepsis Alexandre was the CEO of the marketing firm Agência Laleska Alexandre and led the fashion brands La Vestiaire and La Brand Brasil She had amassed a fan following of 26,000 on Instagram where she identified herself as a digital creator Her wake was held in in Juazeiro do Norte on Thursday hard-working girl who never gave up in the face of adversity who always tried her best," one of Alexandre's friends said on social media I will always love you friend," another added