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Sisters of Notre Dame in Brazil

SND foundation established in 1962

The Sisters of Notre Dame minister in northeast Brazil among people who have been pushed off their lands. Our Sisters' work is concentrated in education and the development of cottage industries including lace-making cooperatives. One of our Sisters works with an Italian priest among the indigenous peoples of the northeast. Their major project is an alternative education program for the Indians in that region which involves help through traditional schooling and many aspects of daily life.

The Sisters live, pray, and work in direct service to the materially poor. Our Sisters accompany women, children, farmers, Indians, and others through ministries such as alternative health practices, Bible studies, adult literacy, community therapy, children's programs, women's cooperatives, and sustainable land efforts. Collaboration with others, including local non-government organizations, national programs, dioceses and other congregations is highly valued in these ministries.

SND in Mission: Dorothy Stang SND ~ Martyred February 12,2005 in Anapu, Para, Brazil ~ Resources about Sr. Dorothy

Ministries in Brazil:

• Education
• Social Service
• Justice, Peace and Community Action Work
• Business Development
• Pastoral Service
• Health Care
• Formation for Religious Life

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