from the creation of the brotherhood of st. benedict groups congado also now have their own religious group within the church, which is replaced by function not only religious but also cultural, organizing and coordinating suits congado of ituiutaba. as listed in the small history of the brotherhood of st. benedict, it was founded on 13 may 1957 with "special service" and "first communion benedictines of several young children and adults." it was through the creation of the brotherhood of st. benedict that congadeiros won permission to celebrate in the church. it was through her that they also raised capital to later buy the land and erect the church of st. benedict.