Sr. Escolastica (Albertina) Salgado Magalhâes, OSB

  “Do not be afraid,  for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Is 43,1 Our dear Sr. Escolastica (Albertina) Salgado Magalhâes, OSB  was called home to God on  October 16, 2023 in Torres Novas She was born on May 27, 1940 in Rebordoes, Diocese of Porto, Portugal. She offered herself to…

Foundation Day in Torres Novas Priory

Also in Torres Novas, Portugal, the Foundation was celebrated with a festive liturgy and a special decoration in the chapel.  Likewise, in our small community in Madrid / Spain Foundation Day in our small community in Madrid / Spain Sisters thanked for God’s guidance through our history,from our Founder Fr. Andreas Amrheinto our first Prioress…

Grandparents´ Day in Torres Novas – TORRES NOVAS PRIORY

In the celebration of Grandparents‘ Day, 07/26, the Elderly, assisted by the Social Educator, made cookies and then presented them to all the grandmothers residing at St. Benedict´s Home (Nursing Home), the Sisters were also able to taste. They were delicious! Congratulations, gifted grannies, you all worked well Our community had a moment of reflection…

Ongoing Formation for Oblates in Spain – TORRES NOVAS PRIORY

Our Oblates in Barcelona and Madrid expressed their desire to participate in the International Encounter of Benedictine Oblates, in Rome on 2023, so they requested a time of formation and preparation. Sr. Ana Maria Raca, OSB, General Secretary, was then invited to give formation on the Rule of St. Benedict, with the theme: Listening and…