The city of Baependi (Minas Gerais - Brazil) celebrated on the morning of Thursday, 28/06.

The postulator of the cause of beatification of the Venerable Nha Chica, Paolo Villotta said that the Pope had authorized the promulgation of the decree recognizing the miracle by Ana Lucia Meirelles received through the intercession of Nha Chica and the certainty of soon to be proclaimed blessed in 2013.



Ana Lucia Meirelles was doubly happy because the news of the recognition of their miracle happened on the very day of his birthday, celebrated on June 28.

"It's a great feeling because everything that happens on my birthday, but mainly by our saint. For me, in my heart, she always was holy. "

The Miracle
"Ana Lucia Meirelles suffered from pulmonary hypertension caused by a congenital heart defect that passed incorrectly by the body and doctors recommended surgery. Three days before surgery, Ana Lucia had foot surgery and had to be postponed. According her past seven days there was a considerable improvement in his health, which it credited to the protection of Nha Chica,for whom she prayed.

"Six months later, under pressure from doctors, I went back to make the preoperative examinations. And what was my joy when they find by a transesophageal I was cured without pulmonary hypertension and that there was no longer the passage of blood that caused it. After 17 years, I am completely healed, without any problem. All this under the blessing of my holy Nha Chica ", weighs Ana Lucia.

Governor Anastasia celebrates papal decree on Nha Chica

The governor Antonio Anastasia celebrated the decree of Pope Benedict XVI, recognizing a miracle attributed to Francisca de Paula de Jesus. With the decision, from now on, Nha Chica becomes the first Brazilian blessed lay and African descent.

"The recognition of the miracles of Nha Chica reinforces the religiosity of the population of Minas Gerais. Also shown is the detachment characteristic of the life of Nha Chica, a way to build a better and more humane world, "said the governor.

Daughter and granddaughter of slaves, the Venerable was born in São João Del Rey and lived most of his life in Baependi, and became known for his faith and his acts of charity. Devotee of Our Lady. Conception of his reputation for holiness spread her still alive and people began to visit other places Baependi to meet her, talk to her, talk about their hurts and needs and, above all to ask for prayers. He died aged 87 on June 14, 1895. The shrine dedicated to it receives a large number of visitors throughout the year and in three occasions: on 14 June (death of Nha Chica), June 18 (burial of Nha Chica) and on 08 December (day N . Lady of Conception).

The Church of Nha Chica since 1954 is in the care of the Congregation of Franciscan Sisters of the Lord. maintaining a work of social care for needy children maintained by devotees of Nha Chica benefactors. Benevolent Association Nha Chica (ABNC) hosts more than 160 children between girls and boys.

www.nhachica.org.br

Books in portuguese:

Nha Chica, the Pearl of Baependi - Sr. Celia S. Cadorin
Francisca de Paula de Jesus (1810-1895). "Nha Chica is known throughout the South of Minas. Girl yet, was already the mother of the poor, had been gradually extending its fame." Biography documented position on the Life, Virtues, and Reputation of Sanctity. Congregation for the Causes of Saints - 2004 - Vatican Rome.

Nha Chica, the Pearl Unknown - Frei Jacinto Palazzolo