Rita Schneider

Rita Schneider is a member of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. She is originally from Brazil but worked for two years as a missionary in Haiti and more recently with Brazilian immigrants in the United States. She has an academic background in Portuguese, theology and sociology. Now back in Brazil, she is currently on the leadership team of her province and works on social projects with the poorest communities in south Brazil.

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Security responds to violence in Brazil

Sisters react with shock to the storming of Brazil's capital

Despite witnessing terrible acts like the recent attack in Brazil, we continue to believe in democracy, in peace in the world, working and praying fervently that the gap between rich and poor will be narrowed.

Members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation pray together. (Courtesy of Rita Schneider)

On the missionary paths in Angola and Mozambique

In June and July, I had the privilege of visiting our Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation communities in Angola and Mozambique.