Miguel Afonso de Andrade Leite was a Brazilian Catholic priest, widely recognized as Padre Miguel do Cajuru. Born in São João del Rei on September 29, 1912, he began his priestly ministry by celebrating his first Mass in February 1938. He dedicated much of his life to his service in São Miguel do Cajuru. Following his death in São João del Rei on September 30, 1976, his life and spiritual legacy became the focus of formal recognition within the Catholic Church.