On April 23, 2024, the Definitors of the Province of St. Francis in Brazil and the Provincial Custody of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. in Brazil conducted a joint Definitory meeting to discuss the process of the unification of the two Jurisdictions. The meeting was held in Rio de Janeiro, at the São Francisco de Assis Friary, which houses the Custodial Curia.
The friars met in an atmosphere of fraternity and dialogue to discuss the progress made so far, and the steps yet to be taken, on the path toward uniting the two Jurisdictions in order to create a new Province. Those attending the meeting included the Assistant General for the Federación América Latina Conventuales (FALC) Friar Rogério PEREIRA XAVIER; the Minister Provincial, Friar José Hugo da Silva SANTOS; the Provincial Custos, Friar Carlos Roberto de Oliveira CHARLES; and their respective Definitories.
It was a very productive day, made more so by an atmosphere of brotherly conversation. The meeting concluded with the celebration of Mass.
Friar Alexandre PATUCCI DE LIMA, Provincial Secretary
Friar Willian Gomes MENDONÇA, Custodial Secretary
