With great joy we communicate that the Aliança de Santa Maria, gathered in General Chapter, in Fatima, elected the new General Government of the Congregation. The sisters elected were:
 
Sr. Ângela de Fátima Coelho, General Superior
Sr. Ana Luisa Castro, General Vicar
Sr. Margarita Cervantes Santillán, Second Counselor
Sr. Maria Bernardete Oliveira, Third Counselor
Sr. Maria Deolinda Oliveira, Fourth Counselor
 
We thank all those who accompanied us in prayer during this time of grace, in which, through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we seek to live faithfully to our charism, in docility to the Holy Spirit.
 
The Sisters of the Aliança de Santa Maria