The Jubilee of Hope of the Pastoral da Criança (Children's Pastoral) took place in Curitiba, Paraná, on December 6th and 7th, 2025, bringing together approximately two thousand volunteer leaders from all over Brazil to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Pastoral's founding. The central theme, "Jubilee of Hope," aligned with the Jubilee Year of the Church, aiming to celebrate faith, mission, life, and unity, renewing the commitment to service in the care of children and pre

"What is worth having is worth waiting for." (Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) On November 28, 2025, I experienced one of the most significant moments of my academic journey: the defense of my Final Course Project (TCC) in Philosophy at the Salesian University Center in Vitória/ES. After three years of intense study, I was able to present to the examining board the theme that accompanied me throughout this journey: "Empathy and ethics from the perspective of Edith Stein."

The Strength and Outcry of Organized Society at COP30 Organized by the People's Summit, representatives from six continents (America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Antarctica) were present at the Global Climate March in Belém, Pará, on the day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Brazil (November 15th). A date that, in itself, already raises numerous sociocultural, economic, and environmental reflections. The force of civil society, with approximately 70,000 participan

In the second half of 2025, the Jardim das Pastorinhas Community in São Paulo had the opportunity to receive guidance from psychologist Sister Edilamar da Glória Martins, a Passionist nun. There were five very beneficial sessions on the theme: " Aging with Wisdom ". We concluded our meetings by assembling a Community Christmas Tree. Each ornament placed on the tree represented a community commitment: The balls brought with them the good fruit that each one can offer to the co

"The solution lies within us" Social Participation; Awareness and Education; Solutions and Innovation. At the conclusion of COP30 – Belém/PA (November 10-21, 2025), I would first like to thank you for the opportunity to participate in this important global event on climate change on our planet. I can assure you it was a challenging opportunity, having learned about hundreds of urgent issues that require immediate action for humanity to survive on Earth. But, on the other hand

“The mission of the Little Shepherds is to be in the Parish as a living presence of Jesus the Good Shepherd” (Fr. Alberione). In preparation for the Ordination of Deacon Leidson Farias, ssp, a vocational triduum was held in Palmeira dos Índios/AL, from November 19th to 21st, 2026. The triduum took place in his home parish – São Sebastião. For this mission, we had the participation of four priests, one clergyman, and three Pauline seminarians; one Daughter of St. Paul and one

On November 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2025, we, the Shepherdess Sisters of the Vitória/ES community, participated in the Prayerful Triduum celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Inter-Ecclesial Base Encounters, which had as its general theme: MEMORY, JOURNEY, DREAM AND COMMITMENT OF THE CEBs OF BRAZIL. The Archdiocese of Vitória encouraged all communities to experience this triduum, which culminated in the celebration at the Penha Convent on November 22nd, 2025. In the presentat

"The seminarians will find in them (the Shepherdess Sisters) support, prayer, and witness of pastoral life." (based on the writings of Fr. Alberione – Ut Perfectus sito Homo Dei - UPS) On November 18, 2025, the community of the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd – Little Shepherdesses in Vitória/ES, held a gathering with the seminarians of the 6th semester of Philosophy – Salesian University – UNISALES, who are classmates of Sister Gabriele Camelo Moraes. Seminarians from th

On November 14th and 15th, 2025, the city of Maceió/AL joyfully hosted the Northeast Regional Meeting of the Association of Pauline Cooperators, with the participation of four states: Alagoas, Pernambuco, Bahia, and Ceará. These were days of profound spirituality, fraternal fellowship, and reflection on the mission of cooperators in today's world. The meeting invited us to revisit the characteristics and identity of the Pauline Cooperator. It highlighted their vocation to be

"Lead young people to see the simple moments, the strength that arises from loss, the security that springs from chaos, the greatness that emanates from small gestures!" Augusto Cury On October 26th, the 2nd FORÇA JOVEM QUILOMBOLA Meeting took place in the Quilombo (descendants of slaves) of Tatupeva – Municipality of Adrianópolis/PR. The gathering took place amidst lush nature and the warm welcome of the Quilombola community of Tatupeva. The environment was very well prepare

Continuing a mission is more than repeating steps: it is renewing our commitment to what we believe in. Since March 2024, our Congregation has been operating in the Diocese of Paulo Afonso, Bahia, with a presence in the Sagrada Família Parish, Tancredo Neves Neighborhood (BTN II), whose pastor is Father José Ronnes dos Santos Santana. Here, we collaborate in the accompaniment, formation, community development, pastoral work, and movements, within our capabilities. Whenever po

On October 11, 2025, we, sisters Ana Maria Lopes, Amálzia Maria da Soledade Dias, Gabriele Camelo Moraes and Lusineide Cardoso de Melo, joined the Nucleus of the Conference of Religious of Brazil (CRB), in Vitória/ES, which celebrated its Jubilee of Hope, with a spiritual journey marked by testimony of faith, formation and communion. The chosen place for the celebration was Anchieta, a city that carries the name and living memory of the Apostle of Brazil, Saint Joseph of Anch

Our month of October has been enriched with prayers. Various intentions help us pray. Highlights include the 87th anniversary of the Foundation of the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd – Pastorinhas in Genzano, Italy, and the 79th anniversary of their arrival in Brazil. On the 7th, we celebrated the anniversary of our founding. In the morning, we read and savored the congratulatory message sent by the Superior General, Sister Aminta Sarmiento Puentes, for which we are deeply

On September 20, 2025, Sisters Amélio da Soledade Dias, Ana Maria Lopes, and Lusineide Cardoso de Melo participated in the meeting of the...

The theme of the 2025 Fraternity Campaign, FRATERNITY AND INTEGRAL ECOLOGY, with the biblical motto "GOD SAW THAT EVERYTHING WAS VERY...