Career
Later her family moved to the city of Baependi, where she lived until 1895. Nhá Chica dedicated her life to religion and to help the poor. She made the Our Lady of Conception Sanctuary, near her house, where today she sleeps for the eternal life.
Her beatification was celebrated on 4 May 2013, in this sanctuary.
The ceremony was presided over by Cardinal Angelo Amato on behalf of Pope Francis, which was joined to the Brazilian people in prayer during the Regina Coeli of Sunday 5 May.
Her feast in on 14 June.