By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
Father Federico Capdepon sprinkles holy water on the plaza dedicated in his honor at the entrance to St. Hugh Church and School.
Father Federico Capdepon speaks to parishioners during the dedication of the new plaza at the entrance to St. Hugh Church and School.
Father Federico Capdepon poses with some of St. Hugh's younger parishioners while sitting on the edge of the fountain that marks the plaza dedicated in his honor.
Father Federico Capdepon sits along the refreshing fountain that marks the plaza dedicated in his honor at the entrance to St. Hugh Church and School.
Photography: COURTESY PHOTOS
COCONUT GROVE | After 33 years of priesthood in the Archdiocese of Miami, Father Federico Capdepón is retiring effective June 1. Parishioners at St. Hugh, where he has been pastor since 2013, honored him May 22 by dedicating the Father Federico Capdepón Plaza near the entrance to the church.
A message on the parish website also expressed their appreciation: “You brought new life to our parish. During your time here ministries have grown as you have made us aware of our duty as Christians to spread the love and mercy of God both locally and to other parts of the world…Thank you for sharing with us your talents and your love for the Lord, for challenging us to be the best we can be and for inspiring us to spend our lives in serving Christ in our brothers and sisters.”
Father Luis Largaespada has been appointed administrator of St. Hugh, effective July 1.
Father Capdepón was previously pastor of St.
Martha in Miami Shores and St. Timothy in Miami, as well as founding director
of the archdiocesan radio station, Radio Paz 830 AM.
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