The Mission of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami is to honor God by:

Enhancing human life and dignity, supporting individuals and families, building communities, and working for justice.

Our faith calls us to defend the life, dignity, and rights of all our sisters and brothers; to serve those in need, to build communities, and to work for justice on behalf of all of God's children.

This is the story of the Church's social mission, a tradition to be shared and a challenge to be fulfilled. Founded on the life and words of Jesus Christ who came, "To bring glad tidings to the poor, liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind…" (Lk 4:18-19), our Catholic social teaching is more than a set of documents. It is a living tradition of thought and action.

We cannot celebrate a faith we do not practice. We cannot proclaim a gospel we do not live. Our mission statement allows us to proclaim our commitment to charity and justice and, through the delivery of our services, to make Christ visible in our community.

Incorporated in 1931, Catholic Charities remains for the residents of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties, a pioneer in social service provision. As a leader in the field of providing specialized programs, outcome oriented results and social advocacy, Catholic Charities has remained faithful to the Gospel messages which call us to work for justice and mercy in the world. Our ministry makes Christ present in the local and international community to all who require His love and compassion.

We serve people not because they are Catholic. We serve people because we are Catholic.©

Click here to visit the Catholic Charities website.

Documents

• Annual Report 2019-20

The mission of the Catholic Community Foundation in the Archdiocese of Miami is to support financially the spiritual, educational and social need of our Catholic Community in the acquisition, management, investment and growth of endowment funds.

The Catholic Community Foundation in the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. is designed to invest and manage endowment funds wisely, easily and cost effectively. A Board of Directors, comprised of clergy and lay Catholic professionals from throughout the Archdiocese, oversees and manages the funds entrusted to the CCF.

For more information, please visit www.adomdevelopment.org/ccf

Catholic Health Services is a South Florida healthcare leader and THE healthcare ministry for the Archdiocese of Miami, serving the frail and vulnerable in our community for over 40 years.Our four medical campuses are strategically located for your convenience across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. These include acute inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing/rehabilitation, assisted living, and home health services.

We serve more than 7,500 people per year and operate 42-plus facilities in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Our patients, residents and those who use our services are our first responsibility. We provide our services with love, skill, compassion and respect for all human dignity - regardless of race, creed or religious affiliation.

To find a service or facility for you or your loved one, go to our Website catholichealthservices.org

For more than 35 years, Catholic Hospice, a not-for-profit provider, has cared for people of all faiths navigating through serious, life limiting illnesses. We assure you more control, comfort and choices to maximize your quality of life at home or in one of our welcoming inpatient care centers. We also extend our specialized loving care to your entire family through a wide range of support services.

Bereavement Support Groups

Catholic Hospice provides FREE bereavement support groups to the community throughout Broward and Miami-Dade counties. To obtain a list of our current support groups, please visit: www.catholichealthservices.org/hospice/grief-support.

For questions, you can also contact the Catholic Hospice Bereavement Hotline at (305) 351-7025.

Catholic Hospice also offers Camp Erin, a FREE bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives.

More information

954-944-2709
www.camperinsouthflorida.org.
[email protected]
catholichealthservices.org/hospice/
List of current support groups

Catholic Housing Management (CHM) offers attractive, well-managed apartment communities at adjusted rental rates to meet the affordability needs of active, independent low-income seniors. We also have select availability for younger adults with mobility, hearing or vision impairment. Our 18 communities are within walking distance of worship; close to shopping; and conveniently located for loved ones to visit.

Not administered by the Archdiocese of Miami

The Old Testament enjoins us to "treat the alien who resides with you no differently than the natives born among you." (Leviticus 19:34) The mission of Catholic Legal Services (CLS) is to implement this teaching by providing professional immigration services to South Florida 's refugee and immigrant communities and attorney representation before the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Over 1,000 individuals seek the services of CLS each month. CLS provides pro bono services to individuals and family who qualify based on income, eligibility status, and the availability of resources.

For those who do not qualify for free services, CLS may represent you based on a sliding fee scale. For those who can afford a private attorney, CLS encourages you to seek the services of a qualified immigration attorney, particularly members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. We will be happy to refer you to a qualified immigration attorney should we determine that we cannot help you.

Two Catholic universities are located within the Archdiocese of Miami.

St. Thomas University, in Miami Gardens, was founded as Biscayne College in 1961 by Augustinians who had been expelled from Cuba that same year. The university came under the sponsorship of the Archdiocese of Miami in 1988, conferring upon St. Thomas the distinction of being the only Catholic Archdiocesan sponsored university in the State of Florida.

Barry University, in Miami Shores, was founded in 1940 as a woman’s college by siblings — Bishop Patrick Barry, of St. Augustine, and Mother M. Gerald Barry, prioress General of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. The Adrian Dominicans continue to serve as Barry’s sponsors.