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Events: January 16, 2026

IV Annual Archbishop’s Cup – 2026

Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - English

IV Annual Archbishop’s Cup – 2026

Priests vs. Seminarians! Who Will Win?

Join us for the IV Annual Archbishop’s Cup – a night of faith, fellowship, and friendly competition!

The Archbishop’s Cup is a cherished tradition of the Archdiocese of Miami (ADOM), bringing together our entire Catholic community for an evening of joy, camaraderie, and spirited fun. Each year, our priests and seminarians face off in a lively match, celebrating the special bond between those discerning their vocation and those who have generously dedicated their lives to serving the Church. It’s a wonderful opportunity to witness faith in action, support our future shepherds, and enjoy a night full of laughter and community.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Kickoff at 7:30 PM
Location: St. Thomas University
16401 NW 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Admission: Free

This is a family-friendly event for all ages! Bring your children, parents, and friends to cheer for your favorite team. Wear yellow to support the seminarians or blue to root for the priests – let’s see which team will claim the beloved Archbishop’s Cup!

Location

St. Thomas University
STU Soccer Field
16401 NW 37 Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054 (Map)

More Information

ADoM Office of Vocations

(305) 762-1137

[email protected]

www.miamiarch.org/Vocations

www.facebook.com/miamivocations

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Opening Show: Presentation of colors by the Knights of Columbus Color Corps
- National Anthem: Performed live by the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Singers
- Half-Time Show and Game Day Entertainment: STA Raider Regiment – Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Twirlers, & Color Guard
- Announcer: The beloved Fr. Manny Alvarez will keep the energy high and guide us through the excitement of the game
- Food & Fun: Enjoy a variety of food trucks on site
- Family Participation: Engage in fun activities – your family is part of the celebration!
- The Priests and Seminarians: Witness a spirited, friendly soccer match that blends faith, fun, and fellowship

The Archbishop’s Cup is far more than a game – it’s a joyful celebration of vocations, mentorship, community spirit, and family togetherness. Come share in the laughter, cheer for your favorites, and experience an evening that strengthens the bonds of faith and friendship.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and join us for a memorable night! 

Dominican Friars Province of St. Martin de Porres

Friday, Jan 16, 2026various times - English

Dominican Friars Province of St. Martin de Porres 

Come & See! One In-Person Weekend Can Change Your Life

The Come and See Weekend provides an opportunity for you to take a deeper, more serious look at religious life. When you first come to realize God may be calling you to serve Him as a priest or brother, it seems as though you are the only person in the world with a vocation. Talking about it with your friends can be helpful to a certain point, but often your questions just don’t seem to make sense to them. This is where the Come and See Weekend can really make an impact on your discernment. The weekend brings together men like yourself. These men share many of your questions and concerns. In addition, the opportunity to meet and socialize with our friars and student brothers also helps in seeing whether religious life is really for you.

Your time at St. Dominic Priory and Studium will give you the chance to enter into the daily schedule and rhythm of a Dominican priory, to grow in your knowledge of the history and tradition of St. Dominic and the Order of Preachers, opportunities to meet and talk with the friars, both priests and student brothers, and the time to grow closer to our Lord in the Mass, the Divine Office, and adoration.

Location

Southern Dominican Province, USA
Provincial Office
PO Box 8129
New Orleans, LA 70182 (Map)

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Come & See Weekends are held at
St. Dominic Priory and Studium
3407 Lafayette Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104

The weekend is free and travel scholarships are available (don't let the cost of a plane ticket be the reason not to come). You must be 18-35 years old to attend the Come and See Weekend.

The next weekends are
October 24-26, 2025
February 13-15, 2026
March 20-22, 2026

Space is limited. If you are interested, please contact the Director of Vocations, Fr. Carl Paustian, O.P., at [email protected], or complete the Vocation Interest Form by clicking the link.

Dominican Friars Province of St. Martin de Porres 
Provincial Office - Southern Dominican Province, USA
PO Box 8129, New Orleans, LA 70182 

Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles

Friday, Jan 16, 2026various times - English

Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles 

Discernment Retreats

TOTALLY GIVEN to His Heart!

We invite you to take some time to discern more deeply if God may be calling you to the Religious Life. If you are a single woman, between the age of 18 and 30, and wish to know more about the deep bonds that unite us as a religious family, what it means to belong completely to Christ, and if the spirit of Carmel resonates in your soul, join us for this retreat!

Retreats for single women, between the ages of 18-30 who would like to take some time
to seriously discern if God may be calling them to the Religious Life.

Location

Various: California, Florida, and Colorado
Discernment Retreats
920 East Alhambra Road
Alhambra, CA 91801 (Map)

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Upcoming In-Person Retreat Dates:
Alhambra, California: November 20 – 23, 2025
Miami, Florida: March 13 – 15, 2026
Wheatridge, Colorado: March 20 – 22, 2026
Alhambra, California: May 21 – 24, 2026

To RSVP, please complete the registration form by clicking on the website link. 
For more information, please contact: Sister Maria Goretti, O.C.D.
(626) 557-5816 or email [email protected]

Please also feel free to contact Sister Maria Goretti, Vocation Directress, if you would like to talk about your discernment and future discernment opportunities with our community. May God bless you!

For more information or to register, please see the flyer attached to this posting or visit our website: www.carmelitesistersocd.com 

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