On April 5 and 6, a delegation of 50 people from our communities of Villa Rosa, Villa San Giuseppe, and Villa San Benedetto Menni went on pilgrimage to Rome to take part in the Jubilee of the Sick and the Healthcare World. This journey brought together sisters from the general government, collaborators, residents, family members, and volunteers in an experience of faith, communion, and joy.

On Saturday, we visited the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and crossed the Holy Door together. We shared lunch at the sanctuary of Tre Fontane and celebrated the Eucharist, with participation from different groups. On Sunday, the communities of Villa Rosa and Villa San Benedetto Menni took part in the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, together with thousands of other pilgrims.

A group of professionals from Portugal also joined, and from one of our centers in that country, the Eucharist was livestreamed so that more people could connect spiritually with the celebration.
Watch the video below with testimonies from those who went on pilgrimage to Rome.

Our Superior, Sister Idília Maria Moreira G. Carneiro, shared: “This celebration has been a new opportunity to give thanks for the gift of the hospitality charism, renewing our commitment to those who suffer, walking together in hope and joy.”

May the grace of the Jubilee move us to be prophetic signs of mercy and closeness in our world.