By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
Thank your priest at 60th gala
How many times have you told all the clergy in your life how much they mean to you? Can you think of a priest, or group of priests, who have been a constant in your life? You can pay tribute during the gala dinner for the archdiocese’s 60th anniversary — whose theme is A White Gala to Honor the White Collar — by purchasing a 60th anniversary tribute ad to celebrate or commemorate all the priests who have made a difference in your life. These digital ads will be displayed on large screens and iPads throughout the dinner at Marlins Stadium. They also will be posted online in the Development Office’s Tribute Ad Gallery and sent to clergy and sponsors post-gala as a digital flipbook. To find out more and purchase a tribute ad, go to www.adomdevelopment.org/tributeads or call Grace Veloz at 305-762-1064.
Grief camp for those affected by Parkland shooting
Catholic Hospice will host a special Camp Erin — a 2-day day camp — for youths ages 6 to 17 who were impacted by the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. This grief support camp will take place Thursday, Aug. 2, and Friday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Under the guidance of grief counselors and specially trained volunteers, campers will learn to express grief, cope with loss, and build trust and self-esteem. Participation is free and meals and snacks will be provided. Adults also are invited for special sessions Thursday, from 9 to 11 a.m., and Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. Apply online at www.camperinsouthflorida.com. Deadline is July 23. For information call 954-944-2709 or email [email protected].
Pro bono attorneys needed for immigrant children
Catholic Legal Services is appealing for pro bono attorneys to help represent nearly 5,000 children in the Miami area with pending deportation cases in Immigration Court.
“Separations of immigrant families occur every day in our neighborhoods, in our parishes, throughout our community,” said Randolph McGrorty, CEO of Catholic Legal Services. Currently, he noted, “5,000 children [are] facing a complex court hearing without an attorney, without parents or other responsible adults at their side. I appeal to the immigration attorneys in South Florida to come forward to assist pro bono in defending these children in court. The youngest child without legal representation is four years old.”
Catholic Legal Services is working closely with its partners at Americans for Immigrant Justice, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, others in the legal community, immigrant advocates and faith community to create an effective South Florida response to this crisis.
To make a financial donation to Catholic Legal Services please visit: www.cclsmiami.org. Those wishing to offer pro bono legal services should email [email protected].
Miami hosts African American Evangelization Conference
The archdiocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry will host the 11th gathering of the Interregional African American Catholic Evangelization Conference, to be held Aug. 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency, 400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami. The conference aims to provide “excellent resources and life-giving faith experiences” for evangelization and effective leadership, especially in the areas of family, youth and young adults, all from an Africentric perspective. The conference will feature more than 20 workshops and speakers as well as a full-day George Findley Institute on “Developing Leaders for a Vibrant Church.” All involved in ministry with the African American Catholic community are invited to attend. Registration for the conference is $200 before July 30, plus $130 for the institute ($150 after Aug. 1). To register, contact Charles Smith at 216-323-5727 or [email protected].
