On April 2, our two sisters for the International Juniorate Program 2024 were officially welcomed in a short rite during noon prayer. They are Sr. Michael Marie Kudumu from Windhoek Priory and Sr. Maria Auderlane dos Santos Belarmino from Olinda Priory. After a prayer by M. Maoro,all sisters blessed the junior sisters with a song, while they…
On December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Olinda Priory could celebrate the final profession of Sr. Isabela Barbosa do Anjo and first profession of Novice Maria Helen Rodrigues das Neves, now Sr. Maria Hellen. Novice Maria Helen reads her profession card promising faithfulness for three years… …and signs it on the altar. She…
Sr. Madalena Mendonça, OSB, Prioress, and the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing Olinda Priorywith joy and gratitude invite youto the Eucharistic celebration with rite of final vows ofSr. Isabela Barbosa do Anjos,and first vows of Novice Maria Helen Rodrigues das Neves Friday, December 8, 2023 at 9 amChurch of our Lady of Mercy, Olinda
On July 21, 1903, 120 years ago, the first 8 Missionary Benedictine Sisters arrived in Olinda / Pernambuco to make the first foundation in Brazil. Olinda Priory remembered this event with a prayer vigil. Names of the 8 pioneer sisters in Brazil This grotto was made by the first sisters for their Marian devotion. Decoration…
In 1943 twelve Sisters, most of them under 30, started a new community taking over a school founded in 1919. Of such a new foundation we can only dream nowadays. As time went by, the flourishing Education and Missionary center declined and had to be closed in 2012. Why do we then celebrate 80th jubilee?…
“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. Digna (Luiza) Pereira de Queiroz, OSB was called home to God on January 13, 2023 in Barbalha. She was born on June 19, 1929 in Nazare da Mata, PE, Diocese of Nazare da Mata,…
From January 2 – 4, sisters of Olinda priory gathered together to work out a plan for the next three years. These were wonderful days of reflection and deepening, but also relaxation with animation by Sister Fátima Cardoso, Sister Lídia and Sister Aleluia. Through the collaboration of all sisters and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,…
On January 1, 2023, Olinda Priory celebrated the temporary profession of Sr. Isabela Barbosa dos Anjos at Academia Santa Gertrudes in Olinda. Sr. Isabela showing her profession card. After the liturgical celebration followed the joyfully being together with the sisters,here with prioress M. Madalena Mendonça and junior directress Sr. Maria do Socorro da Silva.
“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. Gliceria (Maria de Lourdes) Florentino Diniz, OSB was called home to God on December 26, 2022 in Recife. She was born on January 8, 1930 in Princesa Isabel, Diocese of Patos, Brazil. She…
On December 17, Sr. Ana Paula de Lima of Olinda Priory celebrated her final profession near the Chapel of our Lady of Grace in Buique / PE. In solemn and joyful procession the sisters, the servers and celebrants moved from the chapel to the prepared place. M. Madalena Mendonça, Prioress, questioned Sr. Ana Paula about her…
