By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
Photographer: Jacek Photo
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Msgr. David Toups, left, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, recognize Mother Adela Galindo, founder of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, just before the Friends of the Seminary annual dinner Oct. 18, 2019.
Photographer: Jacek Photo
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Msgr. David Toups, left, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, award the St. Vincent de Paul Award to Msgr. Jude O'Doherty, for his long years of service to the Church under Miami's four archbishops. "An exemplary priest and pastor," Archbishop Wenski said.
BOYNTON BEACH | St. Vincent de Paul Seminary celebrated its annual Friends of the Seminary event Oct. 18 with some 330 attendees and a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Wenski and the bishops of Florida and Georgia.
Following Mass, the seminary honored two of its friends with the St. Vincent de Paul Award for their exemplary dedication to the seminary's mission: Msgr. Jude O’Doherty, recently retired pastor of Epiphany Parish in Miami, and Mother Adela Galindo, foundress of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
"They both live the charism of St. Vincent de Paul in their love of our Catholic faith, love of the poor, and zeal for holy vocations," said Msgr. David Toups, the seminary's rector.
The night was possible thanks to the support of the event's chairpersons, Rich and Melissa Delgado from the Diocese of Palm Beach. Their love for the seminary and enthusiasm fueled the evening through a reception and a spirited dinner with a live and silent auction. Over 100 seminarians served the formal dinner and truly added the magic and joy to the evening.
In the end, the seminary realized one of its most successful events with funds raised to support its core mission: to prepare these seminarians as shepherds after the heart of Christ for your parishes and your families.
"A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors, auction donors, attendees and volunteers whose generosity and dedication to the seminary are second to none," Msgr. Toups said.
In addition, 20% of the proceeds ($20,000) from the live and silent auction were dedicated to the archbishop of Nassau in the Bahamas for relief efforts for those devastated by hurricane Dorian.
