The official opening of the 2023 Blessed Father Eustace Festival is scheduled for August 19th. With the theme: 80 Years of Health and Peace, the celebrations begin with a concert by the group Cantores de Deus.

The presentation is scheduled to take place at the Church of Blessed Father Eustáquio at 7 PM. Parishioners and devotees of the blessed, who this year commemorate the 80th anniversary of his death, are invited to attend the presentation without needing to pay for admission.

The event organizers are evaluating how entry will be controlled, and we will have more information soon.

The Singers of God

The group Cantores de Deus (Singers of God) was born in 1997 from the heart of Father Zezinho, scj, who wished to be accompanied in his shows, travels, and missions by singers committed to the Catholic faith. Initially, it consisted of Luan, Vanessa, Suely Ferreira, Dalva Tenório, and Karla Fioravante. With this lineup, they recorded the CDs “Em verso e em canção” (1997), “En verso y en Canción” (1998), “Iguais” (2000), and “De olho no mundo” (2002). In 2003, Luan and Vanessa moved to the USA, leaving the mission. In the same year, Cantores de Deus welcomed Robson Jr., and in 2004, with Suely's departure, Andréia Zanardi joined. With the new lineup, they recorded the CD “Nas ruas do país” (2004).

Between 2000 and 2002, the group presented the TV program "Palavras que não passam" (Words that Don't Pass Away), broadcast on Rede Vida Television, together with Father Zezinho, scj. Shortly after, they got their own program, "Universo em Canção" (Universe in Song), also broadcast on Rede Vida, until 2004.

With the release of the CD "Nas ruas do país" (On the streets of the country) in the new lineup, now with Karla Fioravante, Dalva Tenório, Andréia Zanardi, and Robson Jr., they received a double gold record from their record label, Paulinas Comep, for sales of the CDs: "Em verso e em canção" (In verse and in song) and "Iguais" (Equals). In December 2006, Robson Jr. passed away, and then, even with so many changes, the group Cantores de Deus decided to continue. In 2007, in celebration of 10 years of evangelization, the CD "Nossa História" (Our History) was released, featuring the participation of former members and re-recordings of songs from the first CD with a new arrangement.

Also in 2007, he participated in Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Brazil, as well as the canonization mass of Frei Galvão. In 2011 he had the honor of participating in World Youth Day in Madrid with Pope Benedict XVI and in 2013, in Rio de Janeiro, with Pope Francis.

In August 2009, they released the CD "Mulheres" (Women), their seventh album, reflecting the group's new phase with its three members: Karla, Dalva, and Andréia. In December 2011, the DVD "Mulheres ao vivo" (Women Live) was released, solidifying this new identity, and in early 2012, the CD "Mulheres ao vivo" was released. The "Mulheres" DVD features a selection of songs that marked their 15-year history of evangelization, as well as two new songs.

Those who participated in this moment included friends of Catholic music: Fr. Zezinho, scj, Ziza Fernandes, Suely Façanha, Walmir Alencar, Eliana Ribeiro, and Oswaldinho do Acordeon.

In addition to three awards for best Catholic vocal group at the "Troféu Louvemos o Senhor" held by TV Século 21, in 2012 the group Cantores de Deus received the trophy for best DVD of 2011 and also a nomination for the "Latin Grammy" for best Christian album, with the CD Mulheres ao vivo.

With a solid history in Catholic music, in 2015 she released the original CD entitled "Women in Focus, Strength and Faith," which translates, in song, the strength and beauty of women who have faith and who, despite difficulties, sustain themselves in God's love. In 2019, Andréia Zanardi, Karla Fioravante, and Dalva Tenório released the EP "Women of Faith in Faith" with songs that make one think about the meaning of life, about loving and feeling loved, about comforting the pain of loved ones. They are not a "miracle cure," but they aim to be a solace for the wounds of the heart.

The Cantores de Deus group continues to make history and remains steadfast in its desire to transform hearts through evangelizing music. May this song of faith, love, and hope reach more and more lives each day!