Jundiaí, Brazil. From April 16 to 19, 2018, the Provincial Government of the Province of Brazil with its Local Superiors and Local Economes had their Assembly at São Carlos Eventos & Hospedagem, Jundiaí, SP.

In the morning of the second day, Fr. Pedro Rubens facilitated their day of formation focused on Consecrated Life, its reality in the world and in Brazil. Then in the afternoon, he discussed to them the lecture which was given by João Cardinal Brás de Aviz, Prefect of the Institutes of Consecrated Life, in his meeting with the Religious of St. Paul. Furthermore, Fr. Pedro also provided them moments of dialogue, questions and clarification on the topics that were being addressed. And at the end of the day, the Provincial presented his report on the Provincial Government.

The first part of the next day was dedicated on the reports of the Prefectures of Formation and Apostolate. The second part was all devoted to the Economy of the Province. During the presentation of the economic report, their collaborator Renato Bertoldi from Batatais, was also present. After the reports, they all had the opportunity to make clarifications and assessments.

“I believe that for all of us, it was a moment of meeting, sharing and active commitment to the most varied works and realities of the Province. I believe that the meeting, the corridor talks, and the being together enriched us all” the Provincial Superior, Fr. Marcos Aurélio Loro, CMF, remarked on his communication letter.