Virtual Stations of the Cross

Week 3: 4/03/25

VSE Fr Mateus Profile

The Eighth Station: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

WEEK 3 LIVE GUEST

Fr. Mateus, PIME

Fr. Mateus is a Brazilian-born PIME Missionary currently serving in India. Much of his work involves helping to raise funding to educate children who would not otherwise be able to afford it – those from poor families, orphans, and other street children.

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The Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time

Sr. Anna Marini, MDI-PIME Sister

A Missionary Sister of the Immaculate working in the African country of Guinea Bissau, Sr. Anna is involved in the catechetical and educational work in the villages of Bissau, Tabanke, and the surrounding area. Sr. Anna is committed to the causes of women and young people here and that of the Sisters and children’s education – especially those living with disabilities.

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The Tenth Station: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

Fr. Anand Talluri, PIME

PIME Missionary in the new mission of Tunisia, Fr. Anand shares his Catholic faith indirectly by witnessing Christ’s mercy and charity. A priest in a predominantly Muslim country, Fr. Anand mainly shares the faith with those who are already Catholic and reaches out to others by focusing on inter-religious dialogue.

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The Eleventh Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

Fr. Simone Caelli, PIME

Pastor of Mary Queen of Apostles Parish in Parañaque in the Philippines, Fr. Simone is an exuberant PIME Missionary who often adapts to the need of his parishioners and anyone in need in his mission. He has done everything from Coronavirus aid distribution and new chapel building, to masses in alleyways and wherever Christ is needed.

Featured Project:

Provide a Better Future for Children in Mumbai, India

Fr. Mateus and his team aim to break the cycle of poverty that has trapped the children of the Govandi Slums by targeting the youngest children in Pre-K with quality education/academics, sports, and education on values. This ongoing program helps to enhance academic performance and provide he skills needed for primary education and beyond, boost self-confidence, reduce dropout rates and positively affect families and the community.

Fr. Mateus needs help to give the smallest students of these Mumbai slums a way out of poverty, and the opportunity at a better life.