On December 10-14, 2018, the friars of the Provincial Custody of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) held their annual retreat.

The retreat took place at the Formation Center for Christian Leaders (CEFLÃ) in Juiz de Fora, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Moreover, on December 13, Friars Jesus RODRIGUES DO AMARAL and Ricardo Elvis ARRUDA BEZERRA renewed their temporary vows before the Provincial Custos, Friar Ronaldo Gomes DA SILVA.

The Custody