Ministries of the Brazilian members

The sisters of Mineiros work in the ministry of education at the public secondary school and also in teacher continuing education at a state institution sponsored by the Regional Secretary of Education. They also participate in the pastoral work of the parish: giving religious instruction to children, youth, and adults; planning and participating in liturgies; giving presentations for various church groups; and coordinating retreat groups. On the diocesan level, Sr. Eliene is often called upon to assist the work of evangelization, giving courses in Jataí, the diocesan see.

The Benedictine Sisters are the only group of religious women in the city of Mineiros. There is a balance and harmony between the parish projects initiated and carried out by the Benedictine monks and the sisters. Also the sisters and monks cooperate with each other in the work of the initial and on-going formation in both of the communities.

The sisters of Mineiros count on the prayers and support of the Serra Movement. Sr. Maria das Graças gives this group spiritual orientation. An extension of this group is the Serra Club for Youth which was created with the help of Sr.Gisélia.  The first group was very successful as all of its members entered the consescrated life.  Among the members of this first group are Br. Lenilson of the São Bento Monastery and Sr. Gisélia of the Maria Mãe de Deus Monastery, both situated in Mineiros.