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". a building collapsed in the capital Recife where at least 14 people have died or are missing Local observers said the collapse may partly be a result of recent heavy rains Federal Civil Defence said over 20,000 people across 37 cities and municipalities have been affected by heavy rains that began around 07 July 2023 As of 10 July a total of 3,578 people were displaced Among tha hardest hit areas are Matriz de Camaragibe (3,548 people affected) One person died in flood waters in Joaquim Gomes State governor Paulo Dantas said water supply was compromised due to rising river levels in at least 12 municipalities He added that the government of Alagoas will direct financial resources to the affected municipalities and funds will be used to purchase emergency kits consisting of drinking water Federal Civil Defence reported around 4,500 people across 25 municipalities have been affected Almost 230 people have been displaced from their homes No fatalities were reported as a direct consequence of flooding or landslides in the state a residential buildings collapsed in the Janga neighbourhood on the outskirts of Recife late on 07 July After 35 hours of searching under the rubble the Government of Pernambuco said that 14 people had died and 3 people survived the building had been condemned as unsafe in 2010 but reoccupied again in 2012 Local observers suggested the collapse was partially caused by recent heavy rain Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Brazil – July 2023 - The Don Bosco Youth Centre (CJDB in Portuguese) in Matriz de Camaragibe welcomed 128 families displaced by the floods in the municipality into its facilities between 8 and 10 July A total of 388 people were assisted in the institution a spiritual and fraternal welcome from those who work and volunteer there The "CJDB" is a reference point for welcoming those displaced by the floods that occur every year in the municipality The parish helps by opening the chapel doors so that people can stay in a safe place it is sad to see the families who have lost everything and the frightened children but we must thank the Lord that they are all still alive and that the CJDB can once again open its doors to all those in need "We have the help and immense support of CISBRASIL and the Salesian Province of Brazil-Recife (BRE) which allowed us to feed the people here at the Centre Volunteers promptly rushed to the 'CJDB' to help with the support of the Municipality's Social Welfare Department Social Service Director of the Youth Centre together with 'CJDB' volunteers and youth group coordinators prepared recreational dynamics for the children to distract them from the situation Throughout the period of the rains and floods Fr Albuquerque helped get people to safety and transport those he could to the "CJDB" as well as sorting out accommodation and food for all those assisted 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 Councilor for the America South Cone Region currently on an Extraordinary Visitation to the "St Luigi Gonzaga" Province of Brazil-Recife has seen some extremely busy days in recent weeks the Regional Councilor stopped in Salvador to learn more about the rich Salesian presence in the capital of the State of Bahia After enjoying a first tourist-spiritual taste of the city on 17 April Fr Romero began his visit on the morning of Sunday 18 with the Eucharist in the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians and a subsequent first meeting with the members of the local Salesian Family at the Salesian Lyceum The following day he concentrated on animating the Salesian community Fr Romero shared and highlighted with his confreres some important points linked to the 28th General Chapter especially in the development and life of the Educational-Pastoral Community (CEP) he underlined the dimension of evangelization with the aim that Salesian action should not be reduced to mere assistance and the importance of the Salesian sacrament of presence the Visitor began individual conversations with the individual religious On Tuesday 20 April he learned about the Salesian Institute more in depth spent time in dialogue with teachers and staff he also chatted with some groups of students and finally he met with the Pastoral and Pedagogical teams but dedicated to getting to know the reality of the Salesian high school in Salvador The following morning the Regional Councilor left for Aracaju from 29 April to 1 May the Visitor was in Matriz de Camaragibe Among the various events held over the four days the following should be noted: the meeting with the Salesian Family encouraged all present to tell a little about their activities; the one with the various pastoral groups and movements active in the local parish; meeting with the archbishop of Maceió Antônio Muniz; and with the young people of the oratory; and with the members of the "Bom Jesus Philharmonic" Fr Romero reached the municipality of João Pessoa and on that same day presided over a Mass for the young people who animate that Salesian presence The Regional Councilor remains on a visit to João Pessoa until today 47 in the priesthood and 23 in the episcopate Bishop Breda was born on 24 January 1945 in San Fior di Sotto He made his religious profession in the Salesian Congregation on August 16 his perpetual profession in Albarè on August 16 and was ordained a priest on 29 June 1973 in his hometown in Italy he served the Congregation at the Salesian Classical Lyceum of Manfredini di Este and as head of the Youth Center of the Salesian parish of Padua he worked in the parish of Matriz of Camaragibe (1983-1993) and became a member of the Brazilian Society of Canons (SBC) later being appointed Provincial of the Brazil-Recife Province (BRE) in 1993 He did not complete his six-year term because on 30 July 1997 Pope John Paul II appointed him bishop of Penedo Ordained bishop on October 19 1997 in Recife he chose as his episcopal motto Caritas Christi Urget (The Love of Christ drives us) In addition to carrying out his mandate as pastor in the diocese in recent years he also held the position of President of the Biblical-Catechetical Pastoral Commission of the North-East Region 2 within the Brazilian Episcopal Conference Archbishop Breda had been admitted to the Arthur Ramos Memorial Hospital in Maceió on April 15 after suffering a stroke following several complications yesterday he died he was also twice tested for coronavirus infection The funeral was celebrated yesterday afternoon in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Penedo Due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19 only priests from the diocese of Penedo were able to participate in the celebration inside the temple to allow the faithful of the whole diocese to bid farewell to their pastor the funerals were broadcast live on the social networks of local parishes and communities "He spent the last 37 years of his life serving the poorest," say his family members Source: Brazilian Episcopal Conference