Yesterday, February 11th, four members of the Sacred Hearts religious order (Edvaldo, Samuel, Vanildo, and Vítor), who recently completed their theological studies, were sent on pastoral missions to the communities where the Congregation works. The Sending Mass was held at the Sanctuary of Health and Peace in Belo Horizonte.

Four other brothers will continue their mission in the communities where they are currently located: Brother Gustavo, at the Parish of Fatima, in Presidente Franco, Paraguay; Deacon Jorge at the Parish of Saint Catherine in Paraguay, in Greater Asunción; Brother Wanderson will finish his studies serving the Padre Eustáquio community in Belo Horizonte; and Brother Gleison at the Parish of Saint Michael, in Catuji, Minas Gerais.

Three of these brothers—Gleison, Samuel, and Vitor—will undergo a more intensive period of preparation for their perpetual vows and ordained ministries. Later, they will go to Patrocínio, Minas Gerais, and, under the guidance of their formator, Father Luiz Antônio, will participate in this formative experience for approximately one semester.

The following are the names of the brothers and sisters and the respective communities where they will live and serve pastorally.

– Brother Edvaldo Carneiro: Santo Emídio Community (Vila Prudente, São Paulo-SP)
– Brother Francisco Gleison: São Miguel Community (Catuji-MG)
– Brother Gustavo Van Humbeeck: Fatima Parish (Presidente Franco – Paraguay)
– Deacon Jorge Oliveira: Santa Catalina Community (Asunción – Paraguay)
– Brother Samuel Silvero: Com. N. Sra. do Desterro (Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro-RJ)
– Brother Vanildo Lima: Sacred Hearts Community (Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro-RJ)
– Brother Vitor Borges: São Damião de Molokai Community, (Patrocínio-MG)
– Brother Wanderson Alves: Padre Eustáquio Community, (Belo Horizonte-MG)