Colégio Santo Antônio

[1] Colégio Santo Antônio was established at São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, on May 1, 1909, by the Order of Friars Minor.

Under the direction of Brother Bertrando, Pedro Schretlen and others, the school was moved to 880 Pernambuco Street on February 17, 1950, where an inaugural mass was celebrated in a makeshift chapel.

In 1972, the unit of São João del Rei (High School San Antonio) ceased operations, making the building available for other public projects.

In 2002 and 2003, Zé Roberto and Pedro discontinued their leadership of the school, and Frei Flávio Silva Vieira continued the work in the area of pastoral care.

It belongs to the Province of Santa Cruz, internal division of the Order of the Friars Minor, founded in 1209 by St. Francis of Assisi.

Students take classes in guitar, violin, flute, ballet, jazz, folk dancing, soccer, handball, volleyball, and basketball.

In the cultural sector, the Council and its Department of Internal Affairs develop projects such as "Debate Theatre" and "Reading the Classics".