The neighborhood of Padre Miguel is situated in the western region of the city of Rio de Janeiro, is of middle class, and borders the neighborhoods of Bangu (west) and Realengo (east).

From the Dílar village in Granada, Spain, priest Miguel came to Realengo when he was only 19 years old.

The thin physicist did not expect that he would have an intense life in favor of the poor, sowing schools, creches and libraries.

Priest Miguel died in 1947 and is buried in the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição church.

A statue of Padre Miguel is located in the neighborhood's main square to remember him.