Frei Jose da Piedade was the son of Jose Joaquim Viera de Melo and Ana Luisa de Melo. he was the Governor of the Bishopric of Mylapore in 1802. Vicar of Bengal in 1812. Provincial of the Congregation 1821 to 1830. He also worked in the Royal Chapel of St Anthony at Old Goa. He died in service on 16th April 1830.