The Brothers of St John of God have just commemorated
their Centenary on this Portuguese island on 11 February 2022, in the city of
Funchal, Madeira.
For the occasion, a bust of a fervent promoter of the
Order in Madeira, Blessed Joăo Jesus Adradas, was unveiled, and two renovated
inpatient units were inaugurated. In the afternoon, Mass for the World Day of
the Sick was celebrated, with Mgr Nuno Brás, the Bishop of the Diocese of
Funchal, presiding.
Several dignitaries were present at the solemn
commemoration, including the President of the Regional Government of Madeira as
well as the Bishop of the Diocese of Funchal, Mgr Nuno Brás. In his address, the
Superior General of the Hospitaller Order, Brother Jesús Etayo, declared, "we
are celebrating this anniversary in simplicity, but also with a sense of satisfaction",
and reaffirmed the Order's readiness to continue responding to the needs of the
people of Madeira, working jointly with them, implementing new projects.
