MIRANDE José (Father) - Brazil
Artiguelouve (France), 10 May 1936 - Belo Horizonte (Brazil), 17 October 2016
On the morning of 17th October, Father José Mirande returned to the Father’s house; to the Lord whom he so loved, near Jesus whom he saw so naturally in the person of the poor.
As a child of Béarn, he prepared himself for the priesthood in his country of origin. He did not hide the influence that Father Matéo had on him in his formation. Ordained priest in 1961, he did a pastoral year in Paris (1962). In 1963, the Congregation offered him the opportunity to come to Brazil. How much he loved our country! He immersed himself completely in our culture: the joy of the poor of our country was his joy, the struggle of the poor was his struggle; with them, he was trying to overcome the challenges. One can truly say that he nourished his faith by living it with the poor.
In 1967, after the first years lived in Belo Horizonte, he was entrusted with the responsibility of the parish of Our Lady of the “Belo Ramo” (Beautiful Branch) in Sao Paulo. Bishop Angelico, who had worked with him in the diocese, called him “my brother”; how many times have they helped each other for the sufferings of those who demand more justice!
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