Gesu Catholic Church
Gesù is the oldest Catholic Church in all of South Florida, founded in April of 1896, which was before the City of Miami was incorporated. It is one of the few institutions that preserve the history of the city. Many generations of the military received the Sacraments here: from the Spanish-American War in 1898, to the soldiers returning from World War I in 1917, and during World War II in the 1940’s.
Traveling to the Gesu Church in Miami:Address: 118 NE 2nd Street, Miami, Florida 33132
National Shrine Our Lady of Charity
About Our Lady of Charity
Patroness, of Cuba, the original Shrine of Our Lady of Charity is in El Cobre, Cuba. With the influx of Cuban refugees arriving in the 1960’s, devotion among Cuban exiles was necessarily part of their experience.
About the National Shrine Our Lady of Charity in Miami
On September 8, 1961, a replica of the statue of Our Lady of Charity in Santiago de Cuba, was smuggled out of the country and arrived in Miami. On that date the Archdiocese of Miami celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Charity with 30,000 exiled Cubans in Miami Stadium. Construction on a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Charity, to be more formally known as La Ermita de la Caridad, was begun in 1966 and completed in 1973, thanks to contributions by the new Cuban immigrants. There are daily Masses and Confessions in addition to Weekends. On the 8th of each Month there is a Mass for the sick at noon (“La Virgen de la Caridad bendice a los enfermos”). The Shrine also contains a gift shop. The feast Day of September 8 is celebrated at the University of Miami, since the Shrine itself is not large enough to handle the huge crowds.
Traveling to the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity:
Address: 3601 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Tel: +1 (305) 854-2404
About the Cruise Port of Miami
The Port of Miami is a bustling one, and one of the largest in the U.S., both for cruise passengers and mariners alike. Due to the efforts of volunteers a place has been created for the spiritual needs of Catholics.
About the Chapel at the Cruise Port of Miami:
The chapel includes the Stations of the Cross which were taken from the now-closed St. Francis Xavier Church in Overtown. The wooden altar was hand made by local craftsmen and has a mariner’s emblem with the inscription “Apostolatus Maris”. Other statues of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph have been donated.
The chapel is open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for prayer. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is at noon on Thursdays. There is also a priest on call for emergencies.
Mass is held on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. giving those who have sailings (or are dis-embarking) on Saturdays the opportunity to attend Mass. The Catholic center offers free wi-fi and Internet access in addition to the chapel.
Traveling to the Stella Maris Center in Miami
Address: 1172 S. American Way, Port of Miami, FL 33132 (across from Concourse F)
The House of Prayer
About the House of Prayer in MiamiIn this simple two-story house, you will find the opportunity for prayer and reflection, and a chance to spend some time alone withe Jesus.
Traveling to the House of PrayerThe House of Prayer is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. but they suggest you call in advance to be sure that there is someone there to open up. It is located in a two-story house, and easy to miss if you don’t look carefully.
Cathedral of Saint Mary
The Cathedral of Saint Mary is the seat of the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Miami. The cathedral is named for Mary, mother of Jesus. Since June 2010, Archbishop Thomas Gerard Wenski has served as the archbishop of Miami, Rev. Christopher Marino is the cathedral's rector.
His Holiness Pope John Paul II chose the Cathedral of Saint Mary as the first venue of prayer during his 1987 Pastoral Visit to the United States. On September 10, 1987, after his arrival at Miami International Airport, the Holy Father came to the Cathedral of Saint Mary and met with priests, religious, and ecumenical leaders. He presented Archbishop McCarthy and the Cathedral with gifts of a gold chalice and paten as well as a signed portrait. After speaking on the subject of reconciliation and the importance of the Sacrament of Penance, Pope John Paul II walked through the northwest doors and greeted parishioners and neighbors speaking in English, Spanish and Kreyol.
Traveling to the Cathedral of Saint Mary
The parish community of St. Mary’s Cathedral Church and School lives its relationship with Jesus Christ through beautiful liturgical celebrations, solid faith formation and generous service. We invite all who desire peace, mercy and truth to come and see.
Rejoice with us in the diversity of our people, our relationship to our neighborhood, our rich history, our unique role as the Mother Church of our Archdiocese and as a Beacon of Light and Harbor of Hope throughout the years, now and in the future.
Very Reverend Steven O'Hala, V.F.
Rector, The Cathedral of St. Mary
Address: 7525 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33150
Telephone:(305) 759-4531
Email: frontoffice@thecathedralofstmary.org