33rd General Assembly CIB

Brasilia (Brazil). On 20 November 2025, the 33^rd Ordinary General Assembly of the Conference of Brazilian Provincials (CIB) of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians was held in Brasilia, at the headquarters of the Salesian Network Brazil. This meeting was characterized by a climate of communion, listening, and an educational-pastoral perspective.

The Assembly was attended by the Provincials of each Province: Sister Alaíde Deretti, Provincial of Our Lady of Aparecida (BAP) and President of the CIB; Sister Maria Américo Rolim, Provincial of Mary Help of Christians (BRE); Sister Maria Carmelita de Lima Conceição, Provincial of Our Lady of the Amazon (BRM); Sister Teresinha Ambrosim, Provincial of Mother Mazzarello (BMM).

All’Assemblea erano presenti le Ispettrici di ogni Ispettoria: suor Alaíde Deretti, dell’Ispettoria Nostra Signora Aparecida (BAP) e Presidente della CIB; suor Maria Américo Rolim, dell’Ispettoria Maria Ausiliatrice (BRE); suor Maria Carmelita de Lima Conceição, dell’Ispettoria Nostra Signora dell’Amazzonia (BRM); suor Teresinha Ambrosim, dell’Ispettoria Madre Mazzarello (BMM).

Also present were: Sister Paola Battagliola, Visiting General Councilor and Contact Person of the CIB; Sister Maria Ivone Ranghetti, Vicar of the BAP Province; Sister Raquielle Casimiro, of the BRE Province; Sister Silvia Aparecida da Silva, Secretary of  CIB.

Sister Alaíde, in her initial greeting, emphasized the importance of Sister Paola Battagliola’s presence as a point of reference for the Assembly and to carry forward the reflection, “in light of the prophetic figure of Saint Maria Troncatti.”

During the Assembly, the main inter-provincial projects were considered, as well as the priority themes for the life and mission of the FMA Communities in the Country: initial and ongoing formation, youth ministry, sustainability of works, youth leadership, and joint networked action.

Distinguished by an atmosphere of spirituality and discernment, the meeting highlighted the FMAs’ commitment to promoting a comprehensive and evangelizing education, in tune with the challenges and urgencies of the present time and following the inspiration of Mother Mazzarello.

The 33^rd edition of the CIB Assembly concluded with renewed missionary momentum, reinforcing the belief that the educational presence of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians continues to be a sign of hope for thousands of children, adolescents, and young people throughout Brazil.