The Daughters of St. Paul in Brazil are celebrating 50 years of a happy collaboration with José Fernandes de Oliveira, known as Fr. Zezinho. This Brazilian priest, who belongs to the Congregation of the Dehonian Fathers, is very well known for his talent as a writer and a musician.
In his lengthy mission at the service of the Gospel, Father Zezinho composed around one thousand songs that were translated and diffused in over 40 countries. He is the author of countless books, articles, videos, radio and television programs, shows and conferences. His intense evangelizing activity found in the mission of the Daughters of St. Paul great help, support, efficacious collaboration, and the possibility of much diffusion; thus the Gospel in written, sung and film format could reach everyone.
The celebration of this 50th anniversary had its official opening in March, in the Auditorium of the Daughters of St. Paul in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The gathering was filled with many collaborators, friends and even relatives of Father Zezinho. This 50th anniversary will stretch for the whole year, 2014, with various meetings, launches and other apostolic activities. And we cannot forget that the Brazilian postal service dedicated a special stamp to commemorate these 50 years of evangelization.