By Communications Department - Archdiocese of Miami
MIAMI | Below is a list of archdiocesan events that have been postponed or canceled due to Hurricane Irma. This list will be continually updated. Organizers of events should email [email protected] to inform us about cancellations or postponements.
Sept. 21 update:
The annual Our Lady of Charity Mass has now been rescheduled for Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. at the traditional location, the Watsco
Center (formerly BankUnited) on the campus of the University of Miami, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables. Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pleased to invite all priests to concelebrate, and extends a special invitation to all parishioners to take part in this very
special celebration.
Sept. 19 update:
The Catholic Psychotherapy Association's national conference, set to take place Sept. 21-23 in Fort Lauderdale, has been canceled. Some members are asking if they can still fly into Miami and engage in community service and disaster relief. Anyone interested in these services should contact Dr. Carlos Gomez, [email protected].
Catholic Hospice's "Swinging for Charity" golf tournament, set for Oct. 6 and benefiting their Veteran's Program, has been rescheduled. The new date is Friday, Dec. 1, at the same location, Shula's Senator Course in Miami Lakes. For information, email [email protected].
Sept. 16 update:
Priest Convocation
Due to the scale of damage and power loss throughout the Archdiocese, please be advised that next week’s Priest Convocation has been canceled. Next year's Priest Convocation date: Sept. 18, 19, and 20, 2018.
Archdiocesan schools update
The Archdiocese of Miami
announces the majority of its schools will be open Monday, Sept. 18.
The following schools will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 19:
- Archbishop
Coleman Carroll
- Archbishop
McCarthy
- Immaculata-LaSalle
- St.
Gregory
- St.
Hugh
- St.
John Neumann
- St.
Mark
- Sts.
Peter and Paul
- St.
James
- St.
Michael
- Blessed
Trinity
Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School: Administration of the ACT, set for Sept. 9, was canceled. The rescheduled test date will be posted at www.actstudent.org as soon as it is set. Registered examinees will receive official notification from ACT.
Belen Jesuit, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Christopher Columbus High and Chaminade-Madonna, all Catholic schools run by religious communities independently of the archdiocese, will set their re-opening dates independently. Check their websites for information.
Immaculata-La Salle Retreat Center (Youth Center), Miami - closed until further notice
Parish updates
- San Pedro, Tavernier, reopened, Saturday, Sept. 16, for regularly scheduled Masses.
- San Pablo, Marathon, celebrated Sunday Mass Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. (only Mass)
Memorial Masses at Catholic Cemeteries:
- Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, Saturday, Sept. 16, canceled
- Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Saturday, Sept. 16, canceled
School of Ministry/Escuela de Ministerios update
- Classes at St. John the Apostle, Hialeah, scheduled to begin Sept. 16, are cancelled until further notice.
- Classes at St. Brendan High School, Miami, scheduled to begin Sept. 19, are cancelled until further notice.
- Classes at St. Andrew, Coral Springs, will begin as scheduled Sept. 20, at the school, room #220.
- Classes at St. Bartholomew, Miramar, will begin as scheduled Sept. 21 at the school.
Formed.org Conference/Parish Missionary Disciples Session set for Thursday, Sept. 14, at St. Thomas University, canceled. Make up session information will be emailed to participants.
Respect Life Ministry "Living in the Light of Truth Seminar" set for Saturday, Sept. 16, at St. Augustine Parish in Coral Gables, canceled. Event will be postponed for a later date, to be announced via the website.
Youth Ministry
- Fall Regional Youth Ministry Gathering-North Broward, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m., canceled. Will be rescheduled.
- Youth Ministry Orientation, Saturday, Sept. 9, canceled. Will be rescheduled.
- World Youth Day leader meeting set for Sept. 12, canceled. Will be rescheduled.
- Catholic Scout training at Camp Choee in southwestern Miami-Dade County, set for Saturday, Sept. 23: Canceled.
Virtus training sessions
- At Epiphany, South Miami, Saturday, Sept. 9, rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.
- At St. Andrew, Coral Springs, Thursday, Sept. 7, rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m.
St. John Bosco Clinic Silver Jubilee Gala, Saturday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m., postponed until a later date. Those who have purchased tickets will be notified — and the event listing on the archdiocesan website will be updated — when a new date is secured.
