Miami Vocations

08/25/2026

Read “I Am Sure the Holy Spirit Is Working,” an article by Tom Tracy of the Florida Catholic about vocations and our seminarians of the Archdiocese of Miami. Grateful for the Lord’s continued work in the lives of so many young men discerning the priesthood.

The Archdiocese of Miami :: 9401 Biscayne Blvd - Miami Shores, FL 33138

08/04/2026

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Miami gathered for their annual Convocation, beginning with the Opening Mass celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Wenski. Pictured with Archbishop Wenski is Fr. Milton J. Martínez, Director of Vocations, together with the seminarians at St. Hugh Catholic Parish.

We are deeply grateful to the parish community of St. Hugh and to their pastor, Fr. Luis Largaespada, for their warm hospitality and generous welcome as we began these days of prayer, fraternity, and formation. Please keep our seminarians in your prayers as they continue to discern and prepare to serve the People of God.

07/17/2026

Every vocation is a gift from God, and every gift needs the support of the Church.

The annual Seminary Burse Fund Collection will be held the weekend of August 1–2 in all parishes of the Archdiocese of Miami. Your generosity helps form the future priests who will one day serve our families and communities.

Please take a moment to read the testimonies of our seminarians and learn how you can support priestly vocations. Thank you for your prayers and generosity. Please continue to pray for our seminarians and for an increase in holy vocations.

The Archdiocese of Miami :: 9401 Biscayne Blvd - Miami Shores, FL 33138

05/29/2026

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Jeremiah Pedraza, seminarian from Saint Lawrence Catholic Parish in North Miami Beach, FL!

We are grateful for Jeremiah’s generous “yes” to God’s call and his witness of faith, joy, and perseverance.

Birthday: May 29

To continue building a culture of vocations, we invite you to pray one Hail Mary today for Jeremiah, that the Lord may bless him abundantly in his journey of formation and discernment.

05/22/2026

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Aaron Tobin, seminarian from Mother of Christ Catholic Parish in Miami, FL!

We are grateful for Aaron’s generous “yes” to God’s call and his witness of faith, joy, and perseverance.

Birthday: May 22

To continue building a culture of vocations, we invite you to pray one Hail Mary today for Aaron, that the Lord may bless him abundantly in his journey of formation and discernment.

05/19/2026

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Matthew Taisipic, seminarian from Good Shepherd Catholic Parish in Miami, FL!

We are grateful for Matthew’s generous “yes” to God’s call and his witness of faith, joy, and perseverance.

Birthday: May 19

To continue building a culture of vocations, we invite you to pray one Hail Mary today for Matthew, that the Lord may bless him abundantly in his journey of formation and discernment.

05/14/2026

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Emmanuel Salazar, seminarian from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish in Fort Lauderdale, FL!

We are grateful for Emmanuel’s generous “yes” to God’s call and his witness of faith, joy, and perseverance.

Birthday: May 14

To continue building a culture of vocations, we invite you to pray one Hail Mary today for Emmanuel, that the Lord may bless him abundantly in his journey of formation and discernment.

05/09/2026

05/9/26
PRIESTLY ORDINATION DAY
“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad.” (Psalm 118:24)

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Archdiocese of Miami and the Office of Vocations joyfully announce the Priestly Ordination of:

Deacon Adam Paul Cahill
Deacon Henry Jair Cárdenas Afanador
Deacon Tomasz Koziel
Deacon Aristides Luis Lima
Deacon Carlos Eduardo Luzardo Leal
Deacon Cristhian David Mendieta Hernández
Deacon Saint-Clos Papouloute
Deacon Pietro Pironato
Deacon Michele Sega

We rejoice as these candidates are ordained to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ through the Imposition of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Metropolitan Archbishop of Miami.

Please note that the Ordination Mass is a ticketed event.

We invite you to join us via livestream on Saturday, May 9, 2026, as the celebration begins at 10:00 AM (EDT).

You are welcome to join us via livestream and share the link with others:
https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=Article_archdiocese-of-miami-2026-ordination-priesthood-ordenacion-sacerdotal

05/08/2026

05/08/26
NOVENA FOR THOSE TO BE ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Day 9

Today, we pray for Deacon Saint-Clos Papouloute.

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Heavenly Father,
pour out Your Holy Spirit upon the ordinand
for whom we pray today,
Deacon Saint-Clos.
Grant him wisdom to discern Your will,
strength to persevere in his formation,
and a heart ever open to Your grace.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.

℣. O Mary conceived without sin,
℟. Pray for us who have recourse to Thee.

℣. Saint John Vianney, Patron Saint of Priests,
℟. Pray for us.

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

You are warmly invited to join us via livestream and to share the link with others: https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=Article_archdiocese-of-miami-2026-ordination-priesthood-ordenacion-sacerdotal

05/07/2026