By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
Richard Jean, president of Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches poses with Katie Blanco Bourdeau, president of the archdiocese's Development Corporation, during the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski poses with guests, Richard Jean (left), president of Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches and Ramiro Inguanzo, assistant manager for Bal Harbour Village, at Cheers to Charity, the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Richard Jean (standing), president of Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, poses with other Cheers to Charity guests Angela Serrano, Ramiro Inguanzo, Carlos Ramos, and JW Jordan during the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski thanks Cheers to Charity participants before blessing the food at the annual event held at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski joins guests at a table at Cheers to Charity, the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Guests at a table enjoy Cheers to Charity, the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
More than 450 parishioners, clergy and staff enjoyed Cheers to Charity, the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
From left, Father Rafael Capo, vice president for mission at St. Thomas University; Carlos Lopez, Jorge Luis Lopez, AR Lopez and Father Guillermo Garcia-Tunon, president of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, pose for a picture during the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
From left, Sister Elizabeth Worley, chancellor for administration and chief operating officer of the Archdiocese of Miami; Sister Carmen Fernandez, president of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami; and Marile and Jorge Luis Lopez pose for the picture during the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Richard Jean, president of Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, poses with David Lawrence Jr, a founding member of the school's board of trustees, during the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski poses with guests, from left, Irene Benitez, Andres and Beatriz Caicedo at Cheers to Charity, the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski poses with guests, from left, Nick and Alia Khan at Cheers to Charity, the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski poses with guests Nancy and Oscar Serrano at Cheers to Charity, the annual gathering at Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach to raise funds for archdiocesan charities, April 29, 2025.
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MIAMI | More than 450 parishioners, clergy and staff joined Archbishop Thomas Wenski, April 29, 2025, at the iconic Joe's Stone Crab for good food, good fun and a good cause; support the charitable work of the Archdiocese of Miami.
Cheers to Charity raised more than $255,000 this year. This annual event is celebrating its 14th anniversary, and since its inception in 2012, it has raised more than $1 million for the charitable works of the archdiocese, which serve those most in need.
“Cheers to Charity at Joe’s Stone Crab is one of the most anticipated annual fundraisers of the Archdiocese of Miami. It is a wonderful opportunity for the Catholic community to gather in fellowship while also raising much-needed funds to support the charitable work of the archdiocese. With a sold-out crowd yet again, we are truly grateful for the continued support of our donors, attendees and the Joe’s Stone Crab team!” said Katie Blanco Bourdeau, president of the archdiocese’s Development Corporation.
