# Sister Rufa — Noli Me Tangere character guide

> Sister Rufa in Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Rufa

**First appearance:** 0033-xxvi-the-eve-of-the-fiesta

## Who they are

Pious and domineering beata who organizes religious processions.

## In the story

### [Souls in Torment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xviii-souls-in-torment)

Offended by Padre Salví's refusal to give his hand; boasts about her system of tracking indulgences and argues with Sister Sipa about prayer methods.

### [The Eve of the Fiesta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxvi-the-eve-of-the-fiesta)

Sister Rufa offers to canvass other towns for alms if money for the school project is lacking.

### [Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/liii-il-buon-d-si-conosce-da-mattina)

Claims to have dreamed of souls in torment, asking for alms to succor the Pope.

### [Rumors and Beliefs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/lvi-rumors-and-beliefs)

Exchanges comments with Sister Puté about the night's events, contributing to the rumor mill.

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