Benedictine nuns of Campos do Jordão [May 2026]

Projects #26M002 & 26M003

Founded in 1964 by Uberaba Abbey, the monastery was elevated to the status of abbey in 1981 and is part of the Brazilian Congregation. The community consists of around twenty sisters.

The sisters make jam, biscuits and cakes. They run a guesthouse. The sisters provide religious education for children and adults. They help the local community as much as they can by distributing food, clothing and medicines.

Projects:

Sister Eizabete and Sister Maria Stefanie have been sent to the Cistercian Order’s Monastic Formation Course (CFM), which will take place from 24 August to 18 September 2026.

The CFM is held under the patronage of the Pontifical Academy of St Anselm (Rome). The course consists of three five-week sessions over three consecutive years, running from late August to late September. The CFM is devoted to the study of monastic sources and tradition, patristic and liturgical knowledge, the spirituality specific to the monastic ideal and cultural heritage, engagement with the humanities, and above all a sound knowledge of Holy Scripture and monastic theology. A number of cultural and spiritual visits enrich the intellectual formation.

Financial assistance would be required to cover registration and travel costs.

Financial assistance: 6,000 euros (2 x 3,000 euros)