40 Days for Life — South Florida (Hollywood / Fort Lauderdale / Miami)

Hollywood / Fort Lauderdale / Miami (Broward & Miami-Dade)

Twice yearly — Lent (Ash Wednesday-Palm Sunday) and fall

Lenten and fall 40 Days for Life prayer-and-fasting campaigns have historically run at South Florida abortion facilities in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, with kickoff rallies (e.g. Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale). Current campaign locations are confirmed via the official 40 Days for Life vigil-search tool and the local 'Pro-Life Miami' Facebook page. Verify the current campaign before relying on a specific site.

Abortion Clinic Prayer Vigils — Archdiocese of Miami (network)

Archdiocese of Miami (25+ clinic sites across Miami-Dade & Broward)

Various weekly and monthly cadences by site

Ongoing peaceful prayer vigils outside 25+ abortion clinics throughout the Archdiocese. Participants are asked to first complete Sidewalk Advocacy Basic Training. The Respect Life site lists individual recurring vigils with a point of contact for each location (detailed below).

Agrupación Católica Universitaria (ACU)

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Marian sodality within the Jesuit Christian Life Communities for professional Catholic men, formed in the Ignatian tradition and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Spiritual director Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, SJ.

All Saints Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group

Sunrise (Broward)

Wednesdays 7:00pm

Weekly charismatic prayer meeting in the chapel. Contacts Jim and Sheila Buffler.

Annunciation Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group

West Park (Broward)

Thursdays 7:00pm

Weekly charismatic prayer meeting in the Music Room (school gym, gate on east side behind the school).

Apostolado de la Divina Misericordia / Apostolate of the Divine Mercy

Miami-Dade (archdiocese-wide)

Casa de Oración: Mon-Sat 9:30am-3:30pm, Sun 2-4pm; parish groups vary

Promotes the Divine Mercy message of St. Faustina; fosters Divine Mercy prayer groups at the Casa de Oración and in parishes throughout the archdiocese. Internet radio programming. Casa de Oración at 2300 SW 67 Ave.

Archdiocese of Miami — Lay Movements / Ministries office

Archdiocese-wide (Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe)

Central archdiocesan directory of approved lay movements and ministries (Cursillo, Emmaus, Matrimonios en Victoria, charismatic renewal, Legion of Mary, language/cultural groups, etc.). Best single hub to discover additional parish-level men's and women's groups across all three counties.

Archdiocese of Miami — Office for Persons with Disabilities (Catechesis)

Archdiocese-wide (Office of Catechesis, Miami Shores)

Annual catechetical conference + special-needs RelEd expos and resources

The archdiocesan catechetical office supports parishes in serving people with special needs, providing tools, conversation opportunities, and the RelEd Expo on serving the disabled. Director of catechetical office: Peter J. Ductram.

Archdiocese of Miami — Office of Marriage and Family Life

Archdiocese-wide (9401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores 33138)

Year-round; serves thousands of engaged couples annually

Central archdiocesan office uniting marriages and families in Christ — oversees Marriage Preparation, Marriage Enrichment & Support, Family Planning, Separation/Divorce/Declaration of Nullity, Bereavement, and the marriage/family movements. The routing hub for everything in this lane. Director Kari Colella; Manager Claudia Shaw.

Archdiocese of Miami Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Miami-Dade (Miami Shores)

Hosts an annual archdiocesan young-adult speaker series ('Faith Uncorked'), an annual young-adult group leaders' retreat, pilgrimages, service mission trips, and an anniversary gala; supports/trains parish young-adult groups via the INIZIARE start-up process

The central archdiocesan office coordinating and resourcing young-adult ministry across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe. Runs leadership formation, the INIZIARE process to start or restart parish young-adult groups, and serves as the connecting hub for parish groups. Facebook group 'MiamiCatholicYA'.

Beginning Experience (Catholic-rooted; nearest weekends serve South FL)

South Florida (national ministry; check nearest FL weekend)

Weekend retreats (Fri night–Sun afternoon)

Catholic-founded (now nondenominational) peer grief-support weekend for the separated, divorced and widowed, offering closure and renewed hope. No confirmed standing Miami-based team in this sweep — verify the nearest Florida weekend via the national site.

Bereavement Support Group — Assumption Parish (Catholic Hospice) at Holy Cross Hospital

Broward (Fort Lauderdale; meets at Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Hwy)

Second Wednesdays, 4–5 p.m., at Holy Cross Hospital

Adult bereavement support group coordinated by Catholic Hospice, connected to Assumption Parish, meeting monthly at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale.

Betania — Grupo de apoyo para padres que han perdido hijos (Casa Manresa)

Miami-Dade (Casa Manresa, 12190 S.W. 56th St / Miller Dr, Miami)

First Sunday of the month, 10 a.m.

Spanish-language support group ('Betania') for fathers and mothers who have lost children, meeting monthly at Casa Manresa, per current archdiocesan listings.

Betania Community Services — San Lázaro Church (Hialeah)

Hialeah, Miami-Dade

Ongoing since 2013

Volunteer group serving the Hialeah community since 2013, helping families in need. Led by Manuel Jesús Carrera. Provides food and community assistance.

Calix Society (regional/national chapter access)

South Florida (national org; nearest active expression at St. Patrick, Miami Beach)

Local units meet around an AA-adjacent schedule; in Miami expressed via St. Patrick's Thursday gathering

National association (founded 1949) of Catholics in recovery enhancing 12-step sobriety with Catholic faith and fellowship. Within the Archdiocese of Miami it is expressed at St. Patrick, Miami Beach; check the national site for any additional South Florida units.

Calix Society / 12-Step Recovery Support — St. Patrick, Miami Beach

Miami-Dade (Miami Beach; St. André Bessette chapel, Alton Rd & Barry St)

Thursdays — Eucharistic Adoration 8:45 a.m.–6:30 p.m. at St. André Bessette chapel, with Calix-style meetings supplementing 12-step work

Those participating in a 12-step program are invited Thursdays to adore the Blessed Sacrament and join meetings that supplement their 12-step program with Catholic spirituality (Calix Society model). Call the parish office to register.

Camino del Matrimonio — Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation (Spanish)

Archdiocese-wide (Spanish-language)

Marriage preparation workshops (retreat dates published on site)

Archdiocesan movement offering Spanish-language marriage preparation workshops for couples receiving the sacrament of matrimony.

Campus Ministry — Barry University, Miami Shores

Miami-Dade (Miami Shores)

Sunday Mass 11:00 AM; Sunday Student Mass 7:30 PM (academic year); Daily Mass 12:00 PM Mon-Fri; retreats, faith formation, service

Catholic campus ministry at Barry University offering Masses, RCIA, retreats, service, and faith-based programs. Director: Karen Stalnaker; University Chaplain: Fr. Cristobal Torres, OP.

Campus Ministry — St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens

Miami-Dade (Miami Gardens)

Weekly young-adult faith-sharing group, Bible study, retreats, daily/Sunday Mass

Campus ministry at the Archdiocese-affiliated St. Thomas University, offering retreats, faith-sharing groups, Bible study, and a weekly faith-sharing group for young adults (in collaboration with ResLife).

Castos Por Amor / Centro San José

Miami-Dade (9737 NW 41 St., Suite 831, Miami 33178)

Talks, parish missions, congresses, and the 'Libres Para Amar' retreat (Theology of the Body)

Apostolic movement proclaiming the Gospel of chastity, teaching human sexuality per Church Magisterium through education, prevention and recovery. Includes 'Libres Para Amar' retreat and Catholic Christian clinical counseling for integrated sexuality recovery via Centro San José. Coordinator Angie Lora.

Catholic Campus Ministry — Miami Dade College (Kendall, North, Wolfson)

Miami-Dade (Kendall / Wolfson-Downtown / North)

Catholic campus ministry / student clubs across Miami Dade College's Kendall, North, and Wolfson campuses, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami, often sharing programming with UM's St. Augustine Catholic Student Center. Faculty advisors per campus.

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Miami — infant/fetal burial

Miami-Dade & Broward

On request

Catholic Cemeteries assists families with proper Catholic burial or services for babies lost to miscarriage/pregnancy loss, in partnership with the St. Gianna and Pietro Molla Miscarriage Ministry.

Catholic Charismatic Renewal - Archdiocese of Miami (English office)

Miami-Dade & Broward

Ongoing; weekly prayer-group network

Coordinating office for the English-language Catholic Charismatic Renewal across the Archdiocese; offers Life in the Spirit seminars, revival events, healing services, and a directory of weekly charismatic prayer groups. Lay coordinators Juan and Natalie Bauta.

Catholic Charities Legal Services — Immigrant & Refugee Pro Bono Support

Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe

Year-round

Provides pro bono immigration services and attorney representation to South Florida's refugee and immigrant communities (1,000+ individuals served monthly), plus resettlement support to newly arrived refugees, asylees and new entrants. Volunteer and donation support welcome.

Catholic Cursillo Movement in Miami (Men's & Women's)

Archdiocese-wide (Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe)

Three-day Cursillo weekends (men's and women's); monthly Ultreya on the last Wednesday of each month (in person at Cursillo House or via Zoom); ongoing small Group Reunions

Lay apostolic movement of the Roman Catholic Church active in the Archdiocese of Miami. Offers men's and women's Cursillo weekends followed by ongoing Group Reunions and a monthly Ultreya gathering. Spanish 'Cursillos de Cristiandad' also active.

Catholic Hospice Bereavement Support Groups (Catholic Health Services)

Miami-Dade & Broward (multiple sites; e.g., 1050 NE 125th St, North Miami; Broward office Lauderdale Lakes)

In-person and virtual bereavement support groups year-round; bereavement support for up to 13 months after a loss

Free bereavement support groups facilitated by trained counselors throughout Miami-Dade and Broward, open to the entire community. Also runs Camp Erin, a free grief camp for youth ages 6–17.

Catholic in Recovery (CIR) — Virtual + national directory (Miami access)

Archdiocese of Miami (virtual; in-person meetings searchable via directory)

Multiple virtual meetings weekly; in-person meetings by parish (use Find a Meeting locator)

National Catholic 501(c)(3) ministry blending 12-step recovery with the sacramental life of the Church. No confirmed standing in-person Miami parish meeting was found in this sweep, but the virtual meeting schedule serves Miami residents and the locator should be checked for new local groups.

Catholic Men Group (Grupo de Caballeros) — St. Agatha

Miami / Westchester (Miami-Dade)

3rd Fridays of the month

Grupo de Caballeros at St. Agatha — group of men who meet to pray the rosary, attend retreats, and do volunteer work, meeting on the third Fridays of the month. A predominantly Spanish-speaking parish men's group.

Catholic Newman Club ('Catholic Owls') — Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Palm Beach (Boca Raton) — OUTSIDE Archdiocese of Miami

Two weekly Masses, adoration, confession, Bible studies

Catholic Newman Club at FAU offering weekly Mass, adoration, Bible studies, service and fellowship. NOTE: Boca Raton is in PALM BEACH COUNTY (Diocese of Palm Beach), outside the Archdiocese of Miami's three counties — included for completeness/edge-of-region but technically out of the target geography.

Catholic Student Association — FIU Biscayne Bay Campus

Miami-Dade (North Miami / Biscayne Bay)

Catholic Student Association at FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami (distinct from the St. Agatha-sponsored University Park campus ministry). Advisor: Isabel Capella.

Catholic Women Group (Grupo de Damas) — St. Agatha

Miami / Westchester (Miami-Dade)

Women's group at St. Agatha — ladies who meet to pray the rosary, attend religious retreats, do volunteer work, and recreation. Spanish-speaking parish women's ministry.

Catholic Young Professionals (CYP) Broward

Broward

Broward-county counterpart to the CYP Miami young-professionals series, linked from the Archdiocese of Miami young-adult ministry page (Facebook /CYPbroward). Less documentation available than the Miami chapter.

Catholic Young Professionals (CYP) Miami

Miami-Dade (Downtown / Biscayne Bay)

First Monday of each month; meetings have been held at the John Paul II Retreat Center overlooking Biscayne Bay

Monthly speaker + networking + faith-sharing series for Catholic young professionals in Miami, featuring guest experts on excelling in work and faith. ~1,900+ Instagram followers. Founded ~2017 with the ACU.

Central Broward Pregnancy Help Center

Fort Lauderdale (Broward)

Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9am-3pm; Tues 11am-7pm

Archdiocesan Pregnancy Help Center providing free, confidential life-affirming services (pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, material assistance, referrals) to abortion-vulnerable families. Opened to expand reach into central Broward.

Charismatic Prayer Group — St. Martha Parish (Hispanic)

Miami Shores (Miami-Dade)

Spanish-language Hispanic charismatic prayer group at St. Martha parish (led by lay servants such as Aurea and Jorge de la Hoz), part of the ~53-group RCCH Miami network.

Charismatic Prayer Group at St. Mary Cathedral (RCCH)

Miami (Miami-Dade)

1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30-10:00PM

Spanish-language charismatic prayer-group teaching nights at the Cathedral of St. Mary: first Mondays Discipleship Teaching (open to public) 7:30-10:00PM; third Mondays Doctrinal Teaching and Holy Hour 7:30-10:00PM.

Charismatique (Charismatic Renewal prayer group) — Notre-Dame d'Haiti

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Haitian Charismatic Renewal prayer group, one of four prayer groups at Notre-Dame d'Haiti (alongside Legion de Marie, Reparation des Coeurs, Jeune Consolation, St. Michel).

Christian Family Movement (CFM)

Miami-Dade (coordinators in Palmetto Bay)

Small-group meetings using the social-inquiry method

Movement for the development of couples, families and others in their personal relationships through a prayerful relationship with God, community in the CFM group, and acting on considered judgments via social inquiry. Coordinators Robert & Anne Tomonto.

Church of the Little Flower - Charismatic Prayer Group

Coral Gables (Miami-Dade)

Tuesdays 8:00pm

Weekly charismatic prayer meeting in the chapel conference room.

Church of the Little Flower — Respect Life (parish rep)

Coral Gables (Miami-Dade)

Parish-scheduled

Parish Respect Life representation at Church of the Little Flower (St. Theresa), Coral Gables, connecting parishioners to archdiocesan Respect Life Office resources, pregnancy help centers and Project Rachel.

Coeurs Unis — Notre Dame d'Haiti (Haitian women's/couples ministry)

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Regular parish group meetings

Coeurs Unis ('United Hearts') is one of the lay groups at Notre-Dame d'Haiti, the heart of Miami's Haitian Catholic community in Little Haiti. Part of a wide network of Creole/French-language groups.

Comunidad Siervos de Cristo Vivo - Casa de Oración / Prayer Groups

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Ongoing prayer groups + retreats

Charismatic, evangelizing Spanish-language covenant community. Their Casa de Oración offers retreats, an Escuela de Evangelización, seminars, Lumen 2000 radio/TV, intercessory prayer line, counseling, bookstore, and prayer groups for adults, youth, young adults and children, plus frequent Eucharistic adoration.

Convenio Matrimonial

Miami-Dade (Spanish-language)

Weekend experience with activities to strengthen the couple relationship

Spanish-language weekend experience ('Convenio Matrimonial') with activities to fortify the couple relationship; the Spanish counterpart to the Covenant Experience.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church — Hispanic Ministry (Comunidad Hispana)

Allapattah, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Historically Hispanic-serving parish in Allapattah with Spanish Masses (Sun 11:00AM; weekday 7:00PM Friday in Spanish) and Hispanic ministries including youth/young-adult and worship groups.

Council of Women — St. Rose of Lima

Miami Shores (Miami-Dade)

Parish Council of Women at St. Rose of Lima Miami Shores (contact: Mary Weber) — women's fellowship, service, and spiritual life.

Couples for Christ (CFC)

Broward / Miami-Dade

Ongoing community gatherings

Private International Association of the Faithful of Pontifical Right for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life; couples committed to growing in maturity and raising families under Christ. Coordinators Glen & Elizabeth Santayana; Spiritual Director Fr. Jeff McCormick.

Covenant Experience (Marriage Covenant) — St. Hugh, Coconut Grove

Miami-Dade (St. Hugh, Coconut Grove)

Parish-based weekend program + follow-up support community

Parish-based weekend program to enrich and stabilize marriages through a conversion experience plus an ongoing support community of like-minded couples. Listed in current Archdiocese listings as 'Marriage Covenant' (St. Hugh).

Cursillos de Cristiandad — Blessed Trinity (Comunidad Hispana)

Miami Springs (Miami-Dade)

Spanish-language Cursillos de Cristiandad group at Blessed Trinity — worldwide ecclesial movement with canonical recognition, offering a profound multi-day live-in encounter with self, others and God.

Cursillos de Cristiandad — Our Lady of Lourdes

Kendall, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Fridays 8:00PM (group); periodic men's/women's Cursillo weekends

Spanish-language Cursillos de Cristiandad group meeting Fridays 8:00PM (Room 119). Sample weekends: men's Cursillo #294 Oct 9-12; women's Cursillo #269 Oct 23-26.

Cursillos de Cristiandad de Miami (Casa de Cursillos Mons. Agustín Román)

Cutler Bay area, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Multi-day men's & women's Cursillo weekends throughout the year

Worldwide ecclesial movement (canonically recognized) active in Miami since incorporating in 1967. Multi-day live-in retreats ('un encuentro con Cristo') for men and women, followed by ongoing small-group ('grupo') accompaniment. Retreat house renamed to honor late Auxiliary Bishop Agustín Román.

Disciples of Jesus / Friends of Jesus and Mary — St. Agatha (Charismatic)

Miami / Westchester (Miami-Dade)

Tuesdays at 8:00pm

Catholic Charismatic group ('Disciples of Jesus', plus 'Friends of Jesus and Mary') at St. Agatha meeting Tuesday evenings to pray, give thanks, and praise. Open to men and women.

Divine Mercy Haitian Mission (Fort Lauderdale) — now a mission of St. Clement

Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors (Broward)

Founded 1983; grew under Fr. Lamy (an American who worked 40 years in Haiti) who helped purchase the present church in 1990. In October 2009 the mission merged with St. Clement, whose ethnically diverse congregation now celebrates Mass in English, Spanish and Creole.

DivorceCare — St. John Neumann Parish, Miami

Miami-Dade (12125 S.W. 107th Ave., Miami)

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Room AE 201

'DivorceCare, a journey to recovery' support group meeting weekly on Tuesday evenings at St. John Neumann Parish (Room AE 201), per current (May 2026) archdiocesan listings.

DivorceCare — St. Maximilian Kolbe, Pembroke Pines (incl. DivorceCare for Children)

Broward (Pembroke Pines, 701 N Hiatus Rd 33026)

13-week video-based program cycles

Christ-centered 13-week video-based divorce-recovery support group, open to all religions, for the divorced/separated/contemplating. St. Maximilian Kolbe also hosts a DivorceCare for Children program mirroring the adult topics at a child's level. Facilitator Elaine Parker.

DivorceCare — St. Patrick Catholic Church, Miami Beach

Miami-Dade (Miami Beach)

13-week cycles; St. Patrick alternates the DivorceCare videos with the Catholic program every 13 weeks

Christ-centered 13-week video-based divorce-recovery support group; alternates the non-denominational DivorceCare videos with the Catholic 'Divorce Survival Guide' program. Facilitator Ana Duran.

Echo des Jeunes (Notre-Dame d'Haiti youth group)

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

One of Notre-Dame d'Haiti's Creole-language youth groups under the parish's Youth Groups ministry, alongside MEJ, Jeune Temoin du Christ, and KIWO.

Emaús (men's & women's groups) — Our Lady of Lourdes

Kendall, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Men Tue 8-10PM; Women Wed 8:15-10:15PM

Spanish-language Emaús groups: men Tuesdays 8:00-10:00PM; women Wednesdays 8:15-10:15PM. Open to men/women 20+ growing in their relationship with Christ.

Emaús (men's & women's groups) — St. Bernard, Sunrise

Sunrise (Broward)

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00PM

Spanish-language Emaús groups for men and women meeting weekly (Tuesdays 7-9PM) for ongoing post-retreat fellowship and formation.

Emmaus Ministry — St. Brendan

Miami / Westchester (Miami-Dade)

Three-day Emmaus retreat weekends plus reunions

Emmaus retreat ministry at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Miami (active Facebook group). One of the early hosts of men's Emmaus weekends in the Miami area.

Emmaus Ministry (Men's & Women's) — St. Patrick Miami Beach

Miami Beach (Miami-Dade)

Three-day Emmaus retreat weekends plus follow-up reunions

Emmaus retreat ministry at St. Patrick Miami Beach. The Emmaus movement originated in the Archdiocese of Miami in 1978 (laywomen of St. Louis, Kendall) and has spread across the archdiocese; St. Patrick runs both men's and women's tracks.

Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial (Worldwide Marriage Encounter) — Spanish, Archdiocese of Miami

Archdiocese-wide (Miami-Dade / Broward / Monroe)

Weekend retreats (periodic)

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (founded by Fr. Gabriel Calvo) ran some of its earliest U.S. encounters in Miami. Offers Spanish-language weekend retreats for married couples animated by three married couples and a priest, teaching deeper dialogue/communication. Listed under the archdiocese's Marriage Enrichment events.

Encuentros Familiares (Family Encounters) — Casa Manresa

Miami-Dade (Casa Manresa)

Spiritual and psychological retreats for families

Provides spiritual and psychological retreats for families with teenage children. Spiritual Director Fr. Marcelino García, S.J., at Casa Manresa.

Encuentros Juveniles (Youth Movement of the Archdiocese of Miami)

Westchester, Miami (Miami-Dade) — archdiocese-wide

Weekly formation meetings Monday nights at SEPI; periodic retreats

Official youth MOVEMENT of the Archdiocese of Miami, started 1973 to serve Hispanic youth and now open to any young Catholic ages 14-25. Weekly formation meetings, monthly service projects, and retreats every few months to form Christian leaders. Motto: 'You come, you grow, and you go.'

Escuela de Evangelización 'Siervos de Cristo Vivo' — Our Lady of Lourdes

Kendall, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Thursdays 8:15-10:00PM (Spanish, virtual)

Spanish-language school of evangelization (Comunidad Siervos de Cristo Vivo) forming evangelizers via the basic cycle courses (Felipe, Isaías, Pablo). Spanish track meets Thursdays 8:15-10:00PM (virtual); for adults 18+ called to teaching and formation. English track also available.

FIU Catholic Campus Ministry ('Catholic Panthers') — St. Agatha (with FOCUS)

Miami-Dade (Westchester / FIU)

Weekly on-campus Mass, confession, FOCUS small-group Bible studies, rosaries, monthly eucharistic adoration

Catholic campus ministry serving FIU, sponsored by St. Agatha Parish. FOCUS missionaries arrived fall 2024; 200+ students registered for Bible studies within the first month. Chaplain: Fr. Pavon. Overseen jointly with the UM/UCatholic FOCUS team.

Florida Center for Peace / Centro por la Paz - Prayer Groups

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Organization promoting the Gospel message of love, prayer and conversion through evangelization and prayer groups for adults and children, with special devotion to Our Lady Queen of Peace.

FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) — Miami / UM & FIU team

Miami-Dade (UM Coral Gables + FIU)

Small-group Bible studies, discipleship, campus outreach during academic year

National Catholic campus-missionary organization with a single Miami team serving both the University of Miami (UCatholic) and FIU. Missionaries lead small-group Bible studies and discipleship; team leader Carter Adams (UM); arrived at FIU fall 2024.

Gesù Young Adults (Gesù YA) — Downtown Miami

Miami-Dade (Downtown Miami)

Weekly gatherings on a weekday evening; each gathering includes prayer, sharing of graces, and socializing

Young-adult community at the historic Jesuit parish in downtown Miami, a space to connect with other young Catholic professionals. Weekly evening gatherings with prayer and fellowship.

Good Shepherd - Divine Mercy Sunday Program & Chaplet

Miami / Kendall (Miami-Dade)

Trilingual (English/Spanish/French) Divine Mercy Sunday program with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed for priests worldwide; ongoing chaplet devotion.

Grief Support Group — St. Matthew Parish, Hallandale Beach

Broward (Hallandale Beach)

Parish-based grief support group (founded Aug 2019 via MorningStar/Global Grief training)

Parish grief support group started by parishioner/facilitator Dorothy Brandreth (nurse, spiritual director, psychotherapist) after MorningStar Renewal Center bereavement-ministry training, to help fellow parishioners grieve and find peace.

Grupo Apoyo y Esperanza 'Isaías 41:10' (SEPAS) — Separados y Divorciados

Miami-Dade (Spanish-language; SEPAS model at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe-type parishes)

Parish-based program meetings

Spanish-language SEPAS-model support program ('Apoyo y Esperanza, Isaías 41:10') for separated or divorced Catholics. SEPAS (Separados y Divorciados) is a recognized Spanish-language apostolate; verify the specific Miami-area parish hosting.

Grupo Carismático & Apostolado de la Oración — Gesù Church

Downtown Miami (Miami-Dade)

Gesù's Spanish-language faith groups include a Grupo Carismático (charismatic prayer group) and the Apostolado de la Oración (Apostleship of Prayer), plus an Emaús ministry, serving the downtown Hispanic community.

Grupo de Oración — Parroquia Sta. Rita de Cascia

Northwest Miami-Dade

Spanish-language charismatic prayer group (Grupo de Oración) ministry within the parish's Comunidad Hispana.

Grupo de Oración Carismática — Parroquia María Madre de los Mártires

Key West (Monroe)

Spanish-language parish prayer-group ministry, part of the Renovación Carismática Católica; members express renewal through praise, worship, and testimony.

Haitian Charismatic Renewal of Miami

Miami-Dade

Ongoing

Haitian Creole branch of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of Miami. Lay coordinator Jessie Francois.

Impactos de Cristiandad

Miami-Dade

Weekend retreats (e.g., listed in May 2026 calendar)

Weekend retreats fostering sincere dialogue between spouses who have young children (ages 3–11/12); the whole family is invited to participate.

Jeune Temoin du Christ — Notre-Dame d'Haiti

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Creole-language 'Young Witnesses of Christ' youth group at Notre-Dame d'Haiti.

Jóvenes para Cristo — Parroquia María Madre de los Mártires

Key West (Monroe)

Spanish-language 'Jóvenes para Cristo' youth ministry listed among the parish's Hispanic ministries in Key West.

KIWO — Notre-Dame d'Haiti youth group

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Creole-language youth group (KIWO) listed among Notre-Dame d'Haiti's Youth Groups ministries.

Knights of Columbus — Council 10087 San Juan Bosco

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Regular council meetings

Knights of Columbus council (founded June 4, 1989) drawing members from Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish, a parish serving parishioners from across South and Central America.

Knights of Columbus — Council 13369 (St. John Neumann)

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Regular council meetings; charitable and parish service activities

Knights of Columbus council based at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Miami — Catholic men serving the community, supporting charity, and deepening faith.

Knights of Columbus — Miami Council #1726

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Regular council meetings; year-round charitable and faith activities

Oldest Knights of Columbus council in South Florida (founded March 29, 1914). Catholic men's fraternal organization for charity, unity, fraternity, and service.

Knights of Columbus — St. Katharine Drexel Council 14212

Weston (Broward)

Council meets weekly during the school year

Knights of Columbus council at St. Katharine Drexel, Weston — Catholic men's fraternal organization. Grand Knight: Ricardo Leyba.

La Buena Esperanza — Grupo de apoyo para el duelo (St. Louis, Pinecrest)

Miami-Dade (St. Louis, 7270 S.W. 120th St., Pinecrest)

First Thursday of the month, 7–9 p.m.

Spanish-language grief support group ('La Buena Esperanza') meeting monthly at St. Louis Parish, Pinecrest, per current archdiocesan listings.

Ladies of Essence — Notre Dame d'Haiti (Haitian women's ministry)

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Regular parish women's group meetings

Ladies of Essence is a women's ministry within Notre-Dame d'Haiti's service & outreach groups, serving the Haitian/American Catholic community of South Florida.

Legión de María — Gesù Church

Downtown Miami (Miami-Dade)

Sundays 11:30 (Family Center)

Spanish-language Legion of Mary praesidium meeting every Sunday at 11:30 in the Family Center; goal is the glory of God through members' holiness via prayer and active apostolic work; welcomes new members.

Legión de María — Nativity Catholic Church

Hollywood (Broward)

Thursdays 6:00-7:30PM (Parish Hall #2)

Spanish-language Legion of Mary 'Nuestra Señora de la Natividad' meeting Thursdays 6:00-7:30PM in Parish Hall #2; lay apostolate of visiting the sick/needy and evangelizing.

Legion de Marie (Legion of Mary) — Notre Dame d'Haiti

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Weekly prayer group meetings

Haitian Legion of Mary prayer group at Notre-Dame d'Haiti — promotes devotion to the Blessed Mother through the rosary and apostolic works in the Haitian community.

Legion of Mary - Miami Regia

Miami-Dade & Broward (archdiocese-wide)

Weekly praesidium meetings (by parish)

Governing council (Regia) of the Legion of Mary in the archdiocese; lay Catholics serving through rosary-centered prayer and apostolic works: door-to-door evangelization, visiting the sick/aged, parishioner visitation. Numerous parish praesidia.

Les Missionaires (Missionary group) — Notre-Dame d'Haiti

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Creole-language missionary group under Notre-Dame d'Haiti's Evangelization / Humanitarians Mission ministries, supporting outreach in Miami and Haiti.

Life-Giving Wounds — Archdiocese of Miami Chapter (#9)

Archdiocese of Miami (chapter retreat-based)

Retreat-based (e.g., a chapter retreat held in spring; register via chapter page)

Official Archdiocese of Miami chapter (#9) of Life-Giving Wounds, a Catholic ministry offering retreats and healing for adult children of divorce or separation. Chapter contacts: Stephen Colella (Cabinet Secretary of Parish Life) and Claudia Shaw (Marriage & Family Life Manager).

Magnificat Ministry — Broward County Chapter (Women's Prayer Breakfast)

Broward County

Periodic Magnificat prayer breakfasts (Chapter Meals)

Broward County chapter of Magnificat Ministry — women's prayer breakfasts fostering spiritual growth and sisterhood among Catholic women.

Magnificat Ministry — Miami Chapter (Women's Prayer Breakfast)

Greater Miami (Miami-Dade)

Periodic Magnificat prayer breakfasts (Chapter Meal); Rosary Blanket of Prayer day assigned the 9th of each month

Miami chapter of Magnificat Ministry — women's prayer breakfasts that bring women to Jesus and the Catholic Church through Mary and the Holy Spirit, with a featured speaker, prayer, fasting, Adoration, and Rosary.

Marian Center School & Adult Day Training (Miami Gardens)

Miami-Dade (Miami Gardens, next to St. Thomas University)

School year + year-round Adult Day Training Program

Catholic school founded 1963 by the Sisters of St. Joseph Cottolengo educating children with developmental disabilities, plus an Adult Day Training Program providing continued education and structured recreational/social/occupational services for clients over 21.

Marian Ministry (Totus Tuus) — St. Patrick Miami Beach

Miami Beach (Miami-Dade)

1st Monday of the month, 7:00pm, at the church

Marian Ministry (Totus Tuus / 'All Yours') at St. Patrick Miami Beach — strengthens personal relationship with Jesus through knowledge of and devotion to the Blessed Mother. Monthly evening gatherings.

Matrimonio 2000 (Convalidación)

Miami-Dade

One-day program

One-day preparation program ('Matrimonio 2000') for couples married only civilly who wish to convalidate their marriage and receive the sacrament.

Matrimonios en Victoria — St. Joseph Miami Beach (married couples)

Miami Beach (Miami-Dade)

Retreats (Spanish & English) plus weekly follow-up community meetings

Matrimonios en Victoria ('Marriages in Victory') community at St. Joseph Miami Beach — an Archdiocese of Miami lay marriage-enrichment movement with retreats and weekly follow-up gatherings to strengthen couples' faith and marriage.

Matrimonios en Victoria / Marriages in Victory

Miami-Dade (community at St. Michael the Archangel, 2987 W Flagler St, Miami 33135; also St. Augustine, Coral Gables)

Weekend retreats + weekly community assemblies (St. Michael community meets Tuesdays 8:00 p.m.). Retreats e.g. Mar 14-15 2026 (St. Michael); 'El Esplendor del Vínculo' May 30-31 2026 (St. Augustine, Coral Gables)

Movement for marriage enrichment via Spanish/English retreats and weekly spiritual-growth assemblies. Ministries for children (Niños en Victoria), mothers (Mamás en Victoria), and a weekly Radio Paz program 'Hombre y Mujer los Creó.'

MEJ (Mouvement Eucharistique des Jeunes) — Notre-Dame d'Haiti

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Eucharistic Youth Movement chapter, one of the parish's Creole-language youth groups for spiritual formation of children and teens.

Men of St. Ambrose

Deerfield Beach (Broward)

General meetings 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm, Parish Hall

Parish men's group (Men of St. Ambrose) at St. Ambrose Deerfield Beach. Monthly general meetings for fellowship, service, and parish support.

Men of St. Mark

Southwest Ranches (Broward)

Regular parish men's fellowship gatherings

Catholic men's ministry/fellowship at St. Mark the Evangelist, Southwest Ranches, with an active Facebook presence. Tied to the parish's Knights of Columbus, focused on living the faith boldly at home, parish, work, and community.

Men's & Women's Emmaus — Mary Help of Christians

Parkland (Broward) — serving Parkland, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach

Three-day Emmaus retreat weekends plus ongoing groups

Ethnically diverse parish (founded 1989, many ministries bilingual) with both men's and women's Emmaus groups, plus Knights of Columbus, couples groups, youth, and Respect Life.

Men's Emmaus — St. Bonaventure

Davie (Broward)

Three-day Emmaus retreat weekends (Fri–Sun), held periodically

Men's Emmaus retreat weekends at St. Bonaventure Davie for men seeking a deeper encounter with Christ, with an ongoing follow-up brotherhood.

Men's Emmaus & Women's Emmaus — St. Rose of Lima (English & Spanish)

Miami Shores (Miami-Dade)

Three-day Emmaus retreat weekends plus ongoing reunion gatherings

St. Rose of Lima runs Men's Emmaus (English: Marco Zepeda 305-331-6246; Spanish: Gilberto Grana 786-488-5431) and Women's Emmaus (English: Barbara Ortiz 305-785-6835; Spanish: Roxana Aybar 786-908-3968). Also has a Council of Women (Mary Weber).

Men's English Emmaus Retreat — St. Louis Catholic Church (Pinecrest)

Pinecrest / Kendall (Miami-Dade)

Three-day weekend retreat (e.g., scheduled Jan 23–25, 2026)

Men's English Emmaus retreat at St. Louis Catholic Church, Pinecrest — the parish where the Emmaus movement originated in the Archdiocese of Miami (women 1978, men 1986). Ongoing men's Emmaus retreats and reunions.

Men's Fellowship — St. Ambrose Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach (Broward)

2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 7:00–8:30pm, Lehner Center / McGivney Hall

Men's Fellowship discussing how to be a Catholic man in the world today — issues of everyday concern to men, rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Catechism. Twice-monthly evening sessions.

Men's Group & Catholic Women — St. Katharine Drexel

Weston (Broward)

Women's rosary-making group meets every Monday; Men's Group meets regularly

St. Katharine Drexel hosts a parish Men's Group plus women's ministries: 'Catholic Women', a Prayer Shawl Ministry, and a Monday women's group that prays and makes rosaries (contact Ana Clotilde Diaz, anacloi@gmail.com, 407-962-7752).

Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (MACCW)

Archdiocese-wide (Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe)

Annual convention plus parish-affiliate (Council of Catholic Women) activities year-round

Archdiocese-wide council uniting parish Councils of Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership, and service. Holds an annual convention (65th anniversary noted in 2023) and awards scholarships; umbrella for many parish women's councils across all three counties.

Ministerio de Jóvenes — Our Lady of Guadalupe (Iglesia Doral)

Miami-Dade (Doral)

Youth/young-adult ministry (Ministerio de Jóvenes) at the heavily Hispanic Doral parish that draws 3,000+ families from 44 countries. (Parish website iglesiadoral.org had an SSL/cert issue at time of research; ministry listed on parish ministries directory.)

Ministerio Orando por Nuestros Hijos / Praying for Our Children

Miami-Dade & Broward (archdiocese-wide)

Community rosary nights + monthly adoration prayer

International intercessory prayer ministry born in 2007 at St. Andrew, Coral Springs. Parents pray for their children and children worldwide; the Holy Rosary is the main prayer tool. Community rosary nights, monthly prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, the Pilgrim Virgin, and a 40+ member 24/7 intercessory prayer group.

Ministry to the Grieving — St. Gregory the Great, Plantation

Broward (200 North University Drive, Plantation 33324)

Ongoing outreach, accompaniment, and follow-up; appointments with a priest available

A ministry of prayer, outreach, spiritual resources, counsel and accompaniment for the grieving — including help planning next steps, information on Catholic funeral rituals, and follow-up support through the grief journey.

MorningStar Renewal Center — Bereavement/Grief Ministry & Training

Miami-Dade (Pinecrest, 9 acres)

Two-day bereavement/grief support training workshops + topic-based bereavement programs

Archdiocesan spiritual renewal center whose programming includes bereavement; offers two-day grief-support training (with Global Grief Support, led by director Sue DeFerrari) to equip clergy/laity to accompany the bereaved and seed parish grief ministries across the archdiocese.

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano (Casa Cana)

Hialeah / Miami-Dade (480 East 8th Street, Hialeah 33010)

Spiritual retreats for couples

Christian Family Movement founded by the late Fr. Angel Villaronga, O.F.M., offering spiritual retreats for couples wanting to enhance their marriage or facing difficulties. Coordinating presidents Adán & Olga Zúñiga; Spiritual Director Deacon Juan González.

Movimiento Juan XXIII — Blessed Trinity (Comunidad Hispana)

Miami Springs (Miami-Dade)

Wednesdays 7:00PM; 3-day retreats

International lay movement (origin: Diocese of Arecibo, Puerto Rico) for evangelization and conversion focused on the marginalized and those far from the Church. Three-day retreats; meets Wednesdays 7:00PM in the King of Kings building. Motto: 'Con Cristo Todo, Sin Cristo Nada.'

Nativity Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group

Hollywood (Broward)

Tuesdays 7:00pm

Weekly charismatic gathering in Holy Family Chapel. 1st Tuesday healing service; 2nd/4th Tuesday prayer meeting; 3rd Tuesday adoration & rosary.

New Life Program / Casa Ursulinas — maternity home

Miami / Little Havana (Miami-Dade)

Residential; up to 1-year stays

Casa Ursulinas, a five-unit apartment building (donated by the Ursuline Alumnae) housing up to six homeless pregnant women and mothers with infants. Free faith-based housing for up to one year plus intensive case management, medical referrals, child-care support and help securing permanent housing. Blessed and opened May 2026.

Notre-Dame d'Haiti - Charismatique & Marian Prayer Groups

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

The spiritual heart of Miami's Haitian community runs five prayer groups: Charismatique (charismatic), Légion de Marie (Legion of Mary / rosary), Réparation des Coeurs, Jeune Consolation, and St. Michel.

Notre-Dame d'Haiti — Haitian Young Adult / Youth Groups (Little Haiti)

Miami-Dade (Little Haiti)

The spiritual home of South Florida's Haitian Catholic community. Active young-adult and youth groups including 'Echo des Jeunes', MEJ, 'Jeune Témoin du Christ', KIWO, and the young-adult choir 'OLYC'; the parish also sends young-adult delegations on medical/pastoral mission trips to Haiti.

Notre-Dame d'Haiti Catholic Church — Pilgrimage Center & Haitian pilgrimages

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Pilgrimage Center inaugurated June 26, 2001. Led the first Haitian pilgrimage in the Archdiocese to the Holy Land (Feb 1996); organizes group pilgrimages/excursions.

The spiritual home of South Florida's Haitian Catholic community, named in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, patroness of Haiti. It built a dedicated Pilgrimage Center (inaugurated 2001) and pioneered Haitian-community pilgrimages in the Archdiocese, leading the first Haitian Holy Land pilgrimage in 1996. The key node for organizing Creole-language pilgrimages.

Notre-Dame d'Haiti Catholic Church (Haitian Catholic Center)

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Daily Mass + multiple weekend Creole/bilingual Masses; office Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

The spiritual home of the Haitian/American Catholic community in South Florida, co-founded 1981 by then-Fr. (now Archbishop) Thomas Wenski. Creole and bilingual Masses, deep social-services arm, and a wide network of Creole-language ministries. Weekday Mass Mon-Sat 8:00AM; Saturday Vigil 7:00PM; Sunday 7:00AM, 9:30AM, 12:00PM, 5:30PM. Adoration (Divine Mercy hour) Mon-Fri 3:00PM; Bible Study Thursday 6:00PM.

Our Lady of Guadalupe (Doral) - Catholic Scripture Study (CSS)

Doral (Miami-Dade)

In-depth Scripture study for beginners and experienced students using the Catholic Scripture Study (CSS) program, with priest-led DVD lectures plus weekly lessons and small-group discussion (study binder required).

Our Lady of Lourdes - Perpetual Adoration

Miami / Kendall (Miami-Dade)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration parish where members commit to a weekly Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Also hosts prayer groups and retreats.

Parish Respect Life Representatives Network (Archdiocese of Miami)

Archdiocese of Miami (109 parishes across Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe)

Per-parish; ongoing

Most of the 109 archdiocesan parishes have a pastor-appointed Respect Life Parish Representative who liaises with the Respect Life Office. The contact page lists dozens of named reps and their emails — e.g. All Saints (Sunrise) Patricia Salois; Annunciation (West Park) Myrna Macatangay; Blessed Trinity (Miami Springs) Adriana Sosa; Good Shepherd (Miami) Mary Jo O'Sullivan; Nativity (Hollywood) Mary Vrancik; St. Agnes Patricia Hernandez; Our Lady of the Lakes (Miami Lakes) Martha Quintero; San Pedro (Key Largo, Monroe) Linda Rumpf; Sts. Peter & Paul Eduardo Serer; and many more.

Pastoral Juvenil Hispana (Hispanic Young Adult Ministry Council) — Archdiocese of Miami

Miami-Dade (archdiocese-wide)

Year-round; runs 'Pascua Joven' (young Easter retreat/celebration) and connects parish Hispanic young-adult groups

Archdiocesan council of Hispanic young adults who lead parish groups and movements, promoting unity, evangelization, formation and faith celebration for Hispanic young adults across the archdiocese. Coordinator: Ana Lomeli (786-975-7319). Active since ~2006; Pascua Joven retreat ministry since 2016.

Pastoral Juvenil Hispana (PJH Miami) — Hispanic Youth & Young Adult Council

Archdiocese-wide (Miami-Dade / Broward / Monroe)

The archdiocesan Consejo de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana — Hispanic young-adult leaders from the various parish groups and movements who promote unity and evangelization processes so young Hispanic adults encounter Christ, through formation, training, animation, and celebration of the faith.

Pierre Toussaint Center (Notre Dame d'Haiti) — Volunteer

Little Haiti, Miami

Saturday meal cook/distribution; literacy classes ongoing

Serves Miami's largest Haitian community in Little Haiti — Creole and English literacy classes, family enrichment, and free social services. Notre Dame d'Haiti volunteers (including the Good Samaritans young-adult group, choir members, and parishioners) cook and package hot meals every Saturday in the parish kitchen and distribute to seniors and homebound neighbors throughout Little Haiti.

Pierre Toussaint Center / Notre-Dame d'Haiti — Haitian Community Outreach (Little Haiti)

Little Haiti, Miami-Dade

Year-round; daily services

Largest Haitian institution in the Haitian-American diaspora; serves 1,000+ families daily. The Pierre Toussaint Leadership & Learning Center provides day care, an ESL/literacy program (250+ participants via Lindsey Hopkins Technical College), legal advice/immigration outreach and job referrals to newly arrived Haitian immigrants. Volunteer and service opportunities supporting the Haitian community.

Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center (PTLLC)

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM

The Haitian American community's 'living room' for ~39 years: literacy program (children + adults), day-care, after-school and summer programs (ages 5-14), and a 60+ computer technology lab. Spearheaded 75% of relief aid to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.

Prayer Vigil — Centro Calle 8 Shopping Center (Little Havana)

Miami / Little Havana (Miami-Dade)

Every Saturday 9-11am; plus 2nd & 4th Saturday 10am-12pm

Recurring prayer vigil outside the abortion site at Centro Calle 8 in Little Havana. Saturday morning vigil led by Madelyn; an additional 2nd-and-4th-Saturday vigil (10am-12pm) at the same Advance Women's Health Center location is coordinated by Eduardo Serer.

Prayer Vigil — Coral Way (Miami)

Miami / Coral Way (Miami-Dade)

Fourth Saturday of the month 9:30-11:30am

Fourth-Saturday-of-the-month prayer vigil outside the Coral Way abortion site, coordinated by Patricia Hernandez (also St. Agnes parish Respect Life rep).

Prayer Vigil — Hollywood Blvd (Hollywood)

Hollywood (Broward)

First Saturday of the month 9-10am

First-Saturday-of-the-month prayer vigil outside the Hollywood abortion site, coordinated by Mary Vrancik (also Nativity parish Respect Life rep).

Prayer Vigil — Miramar Parkway (meet at St. Stephen)

Miramar (Broward)

Every Saturday 9-10am

Saturday prayer vigil outside the Miramar abortion site, beginning with 8am Mass at St. Stephen Parish in Miramar.

Prayer Vigil — Pembroke Pines (N. University Dr)

Pembroke Pines (Broward)

Third Saturday of the month 9-10am

Third-Saturday-of-the-month prayer vigil outside the Pembroke Pines abortion site (A Choice for Women).

Prayer Vigil — S. Dixie Highway (Miami, 3250)

Miami (Miami-Dade)

2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 10-11am

Prayer vigil outside the abortion site at 3250 S. Dixie Highway, held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, coordinated by Elena.

Prayer Vigil — S. Dixie Highway / Kendall (Kendall 1 Plaza)

Kendall / Miami (Miami-Dade)

Every Saturday 10am-noon

Saturday morning prayer vigil outside the Kendall abortion site at Kendall 1 Plaza, coordinated by Maria.

Prayer Vigil — SW 117th Ave (Miami)

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Third Friday of the month 10am-12pm

Third-Friday-of-the-month prayer vigil outside the abortion site at 8900 SW 117th Ave, coordinated by Mariana.

Prayer Vigil — Tamarac (N. University Dr, meet at St. Malachy)

Tamarac (Broward)

Second Saturday of the month 8:45-10am

Second-Saturday-of-the-month prayer vigil outside the Tamarac abortion site, preceded by 8am Mass at St. Malachy.

Project Gabriel — Archdiocese of Miami

Archdiocese of Miami (parish-based)

Ongoing, per parish

Parish-based pregnancy-support outreach (the Gabriel Project model): trained 'Gabriel Angels' walk alongside women in crisis pregnancy with friendship, prayer and concrete practical help. Listed as a volunteer service opportunity through St. Hugh's Respect Life Ministry alongside Project Rachel and Project Joseph.

Project Rachel / Entering Canaan — Post-Abortion Healing

Miami (Miami-Dade) — serves all three counties

Confidential phone line Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

The archdiocesan post-abortion healing ministry (USCCB Project Rachel), locally called Entering Canaan. A confidential network of lay volunteers, priests, deacons and licensed mental-health professionals offering spiritual and psychological support to women and men hurt by abortion. Free and confidential.

R.I.S.E. (SWAG) Young Adults Ministry — Good Shepherd

Miami-Dade (Kendall / Westchester)

Wednesdays 8:00 PM in Room 230 of the parish school

Parish young-adults ministry (R.I.S.E. / 'SWAG' family of youth & young-adult groups) at Good Shepherd. Led by J.P. Pages. Companion teen group S.W.A.G. (Seeking Wisdom And Grace) meets Mondays 8 PM.

Renovación Carismática Católica Hispana de Miami (RCCH)

Miami-Dade (archdiocese-wide)

1st & 3rd Mondays + 3rd Saturday monthly; weekly group network

Diocesan Hispanic Charismatic Renewal coordinating 53+ Spanish-language charismatic prayer groups across parishes. Monthly Holy Hour with adoration/healing prayer (1st Monday), Eucharist with healing prayer and teaching (3rd Monday), evangelist training school (3rd Saturday). Spiritual director Deacon José Chirino; coordinator Betania Agramonte.

Renovación Carismática Católica Hispana de Miami (RCCH) — Centro Carismático

Miami (Miami-Dade) — coordinates ~53 prayer groups archdiocese-wide

First Monday of month: Holy Hour / formation; weekly prayer groups at member parishes

Archdiocesan Hispanic Charismatic Renewal movement coordinating roughly 53 Spanish-language charismatic prayer groups across Miami parishes. Evangelizes through Seminars of Life in the Spirit, spiritual retreats, charismatic conferences, and Holy Hour. First-Monday Holy Hour with adoration, healing prayer, and spiritual formation.

Reparation des Coeurs / Jeune Consolation / St. Michel — Notre-Dame d'Haiti prayer groups

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Three additional Creole-language devotional prayer groups at Notre-Dame d'Haiti: Reparation des Coeurs (Reparation of Hearts), Jeune Consolation, and St. Michel.

Respect Life Ministry — Pregnancy Help Centers & Project Joseph Mentors

Miami-Dade, Broward

Year-round; volunteer roles vary

Volunteers staff three Pregnancy Help Centers (plus mobile units) walking with women in unplanned pregnancies — serving as client advocates, clerical help, donation sorters and advisory-committee members. Project Joseph Mentors mentors fathers; requires background checks, fingerprinting and VIRTUS training at a Catholic parish. Birthline/Lifeline has operated 40+ years.

Respect Life Ministry (Archdiocese of Miami) — Office

Hollywood (Broward) — serves all three counties

Mon-Fri office hours

The archdiocesan Respect Life Office, upholding the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Coordinates pregnancy help centers, prayer vigils, Project Rachel, sidewalk advocacy, miscarriage ministry, March for Life, and 109 parish Respect Life Representatives. Director Angela Curatalo.

Retrouvaille (Rediscovery) — Archdiocese of Miami

Miami-Dade / Broward (post-weekend at St. Brendan Parish, Miami)

Three-phase: weekend experience + 6 post-weekend sessions + monthly CORE support meetings. Upcoming English weekends incl. July 17-19 (Miami) per May 2026 listings

Catholic peer ministry of couples helping couples, with clergy support, designed to heal and restore marriages in crisis. Weekend retreat plus follow-up sessions and ongoing monthly support (CORE). Post-weekend sessions hosted at St. Brendan Parish, Miami.

Salt + Light Young Adults — St. Louis Catholic Church, Pinecrest

Miami-Dade (Pinecrest)

St. Louis (Pinecrest) runs youth and young-adult programming built on Lifeteen, building community of faith support. NOTE: the standalone domain stlyoungadults.com resolves to the Archdiocese of ST. LOUIS (Missouri) 'Salt + Light' group, not the Pinecrest parish — Pinecrest's young-adult/youth contact is the parish youth minister.

San Isidro Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group

Pompano Beach (Broward)

2nd Sunday of the month 10am-12pm

Monthly charismatic prayer gathering.

San Pedro Catholic Church (Key Largo) — Respect Life rep

Key Largo (Monroe County / Florida Keys)

Parish-scheduled

Respect Life parish representation at San Pedro in Key Largo — the Monroe County / Florida Keys touchpoint for the archdiocesan Respect Life network.

Schott Communities — Ministry to the Deaf & Disabled (Cooper City)

Broward (6591 S Flamingo Rd, Cooper City 33330; 27-acre campus)

Mass for the Deaf, Blind & Disabled every Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude Chapel; art classes, socials, sign-language classes, counseling year-round

Archdiocese-affiliated 27-acre community (founded 1986) serving the deaf and disabled with art classes, socials for the blind/deaf/disabled, sign-language classes, counseling, 'Welcome to My World' sensitivity training, and two on-grounds residences. Hosts a weekly Mass for the Deaf, Blind & Disabled. Executive Director Ileana Ramirez-Cueli.

Sidewalk Advocates for Life: South Florida

Archdiocese of Miami (Miami-Dade & Broward, 25 sites)

In-person group trainings periodically through the year; online training on demand

Archdiocesan partnership with Sidewalk Advocates for Life providing peaceful, prayerful, law-abiding outreach outside abortion facilities to connect mothers in crisis with life-affirming resources. Offers in-person periodic trainings and the online 'Sidewalk Advocacy Basic Training 2.0'; advocates get access to resources for each of the 25 South Florida abortion sites. Linda Fernandez is a St. Augustine Parish (Coral Gables) member.

South Broward Pregnancy Help Center

Hollywood (Broward)

Mon 11am-7pm; Tues-Sat 9am-3pm

One of the three archdiocesan Pregnancy Help Centers providing free, confidential, nonjudgmental, life-affirming services to abortion-vulnerable families (pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, material assistance, referrals) regardless of race, religion or marital status.

South Dade Pregnancy Help Center

Miami / Kendall (Miami-Dade)

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 9am-3pm; Thurs 11am-7pm

Archdiocesan Pregnancy Help Center serving south Miami-Dade with free, confidential life-affirming services (pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, material assistance, referrals) to abortion-vulnerable families. Shares space with the Project Rachel post-abortion healing office.

Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI) — Southeast Regional Office for Hispanic Ministry

Westchester, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Year-round courses; YouLead June 7-13, 2026; Regional Encuentro Sept 2026

USCCB Southeast Regional Office for Hispanic Ministry, founded 1979 out of the II National Encuentro; coordinates Hispanic ministry across 30 dioceses in 9 SE states. Its formative branch SEPI runs Pastoral Juvenil programs, a Masters in Hispanic Pastoral Ministry (with Barry University), a School of Ministries, the YouLead young-adult program (ages 18-35), the Regional Encuentro, and a book service distributing 14,000+ units/year. Director: Olga Villar.

Spanish Movements at Our Lady of Divine Providence (full ministry set)

Westchester / Flagler, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Hispanic parish hosting a cluster of Spanish movements/ministries: Catequesis, Semillas de Amor y Esperanza, Emaús (M/W), Pequeña Familia de San Francisco y Padre Pío, Cursillos de Cristiandad (Fri 7:30PM), Divine Mercy, Talleres de Oración y Vida, Ministerio del Rosario Misionero, La Buena Esperanza, Legión de María, Knights of Columbus.

Spanish Movements at St. Dominic Catholic Church

Flagami / Fontainebleau, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Primarily Hispanic parish (served by Spanish Dominican friars since 1962) hosting many Spanish movements: Emaús, Cursillos de Cristiandad, Grupo de Oración (charismatic prayer group), CCD, RCIA, and the FIRST Catholic Action group.

Special-Needs Catechesis — Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes

Miami-Dade (Miami Lakes)

Catechesis classes (parish religious education)

Recognized by the Archdiocese's catechetical office as a pioneer parish in catechesis for children with special needs (featured in the archdiocesan video 'Made in God's Image: Catechesis with Children with Special Needs'). Serves 4,500+ multicultural families.

St. Agatha - Disciples of Jesus Charismatic Group

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Tuesdays 8:00pm

Catholic Charismatic group ('Disciples of Jesus') meeting weekly to pray, give thanks and praise. Includes 'Friends of Jesus and Mary' ministry for children.

St. Agatha Catholic Men's & Women's Groups

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Men: 3rd Fridays monthly; Women: ongoing

Separate Catholic Men's group (meets 3rd Fridays monthly) and Catholic Women's group; both gather to pray the rosary, make religious retreats, do volunteer work and recreation. Parish also has a Legion of Mary and an Intercession Group praying for parish intentions.

St. Agatha Divine Mercy Prayer Group

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Prayer group and retreats for the intercession of the Divine Mercy.

St. Agatha Ecclesiastical Base Communities (Bible sharing)

Miami (Miami-Dade)

Small communities meeting in parishioners' homes to read and share the Word of God, modeled on first-century Christian communities.

St. Agnes - Perpetual Adoration

Key Biscayne (Miami-Dade)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration parish with weekly Holy Hour commitments.

St. Andrew - Perpetual Adoration

Coral Springs (Broward)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration parish with weekly Holy Hour commitments. Also birthplace of the 'Praying for Our Children' rosary ministry.

St. Andrew Catholic Church Men's Club

Coral Springs (Broward)

Monthly meetings in the Parish Hall, 6:30pm (dinner/fellowship); 2026/2027 kickoff Sept 7, 2026

20+ year stewardship men's ministry promoting camaraderie, fellowship, hospitality, and service to the parish. Monthly dinner meetings; new members welcome (first meal + two shirts included with dues).

St. Anthony Young Adult Ministry — Fort Lauderdale

Broward (Fort Lauderdale)

Parish young-adult ministry at St. Anthony in Fort Lauderdale, with an active Facebook presence for events and gatherings.

St. Augustine Catholic Student Center (UM) - Bible Studies

Coral Gables (Miami-Dade)

Weekly small groups; Tue Mass & Meal; Thu Thrive nights

Small-group Bible studies for UM undergrads (freshmen-seniors) plus grad-student groups, supported by FOCUS missionaries and chaplain Fr. Mario Avila Vivero. Tuesday 'Mass and Meal' and Thursday 'Thrive' nights.

St. Augustine Catholic Young Adults

Coral Gables (Miami-Dade)

Tuesday nights 8:00pm

Vibrant community of young adults and graduate students (ages 21-35) meeting weekly for faith, fellowship and formation.

St. Augustine Young Adult Ministry (YAG) — Coral Gables / University of Miami

Miami-Dade (Coral Gables)

Young Adult Gathering (YAG) Tuesdays 8:00 PM in the parish hall; Holy Hour Thursdays 6-7 PM; day & weekend retreats and small-group series throughout the year

One of the most active parish young-adult ministries in the archdiocese. Weekly large-group gathering with guest speakers, witnesses, small groups, and mixers; small-group discipleship series; retreats. Draws young adults from Pembroke Pines, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Brickell, Kendall and beyond.

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group

Miramar (Broward)

Wednesdays 7:30pm

Weekly charismatic prayer meeting in the church.

St. Bartholomew Catholic Parish — Haitian (Creole) Ministry

Miramar (Broward)

Sun 1:00PM Creole Mass; First Fridays 7:30PM Creole Mass

Parish serving English, Spanish and Haitian communities. Haitian Creole Mass Sundays at 1:00PM and First-Friday Creole Mass at 7:30PM. Ministries include Legion of Mary, St. Vincent de Paul, Respect Life.

St. Benedict - Perpetual Adoration Chapel

Hialeah (Miami-Dade)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration chapel (opened 2019) with weekly Holy Hour commitments.

St. Bernard Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group

Sunrise (Broward)

Monday mornings after 9am Mass

Charismatic prayer group meeting in the parish hall after morning Mass.

St. Bonaventure - Little Rock Bible Study

Davie (Broward)

Thursdays 9:30-11:30am (fall festival through May)

Little Rock Bible Study active 20+ years; uses Diocese of Little Rock commentary, workbook and video. Morning of song, prayer, Scripture sharing, video and fellowship; 25-40 members; welcomes newcomers.

St. Bonaventure Men's Club

Davie (Broward)

1st Thursday of each month — social 6:30pm (food/refreshments), featured speaker 7:00pm, Parish Hall

40+ year parish men's ministry. Monthly meetings with a featured speaker; organizes parish events and a longstanding K-4 youth basketball league for parish children.

St. Bonaventure Special-Needs Religious Education — Davie

Broward (Davie)

Ongoing religious-education/catechesis program (running 16+ years as of 2016 reporting)

Long-running special-needs religious education ministry serving ~48 people with various disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities); surrounding parishes send their special-needs members here. Director of Religious Education Sue McCrea.

St. Boniface - Perpetual Adoration

Pembroke Pines (Broward)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration parish with weekly Holy Hour commitments.

St. Brendan - Perpetual Adoration

Miami (Miami-Dade)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration parish with weekly Holy Hour commitments.

St. Catherine of Siena - Bible Study (English & Spanish)

Miami / Kendall (Miami-Dade)

Mondays (English) eve; Thursdays (Spanish)

Adults study a book of the Bible over 10-12 consecutive sessions, each beginning with a lecture/presentation followed by discussion. English group Monday evenings; Spanish group Thursdays.

St. Catherine of Siena - Eucharistic Adoration

Miami / Kendall (Miami-Dade)

Wednesdays 5-7pm; Saturdays 8:30-9:30am

Eucharistic adoration / holy hour Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

St. Clement Catholic Parish — Creole/Haitian Ministry

Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors (Broward)

Ethnically diverse parish that absorbed Divine Mercy Haitian Mission (2009); celebrates Mass in English, Spanish and Creole. Pastor (as of 2022) Fr. Patrick Charles.

St. Coleman Men's Club

Pompano Beach (Broward)

Regular parish men's club meetings

Parish men's club at St. Coleman, Pompano Beach (dedicated site stcmc.org). Fellowship, service, and parish support.

St. Coleman Women's Council

Pompano Beach (Broward)

Women's Council at St. Coleman Pompano Beach — a parish women's fellowship and service organization.

St. Gianna and Pietro Molla Miscarriage Ministry

Archdiocese of Miami (all three counties)

Ongoing; burial arranged on request

Archdiocesan ministry for parents grieving miscarriage/pregnancy loss, named for St. Gianna and Pietro Molla who lost two children to miscarriage. Offers prayers, an online memorial for the child, healing resources, and assistance with proper Catholic burial/cremation of fetal remains through Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Miami.

St. Gregory Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group

Plantation (Broward)

Wednesdays 7:30-9pm

Weekly charismatic prayer meeting in the rectory.

St. Hugh Catholic Parish — Respect Life Ministry

Coconut Grove / Miami (Miami-Dade)

Prayer vigils every two weeks

Parish Respect Life Ministry that provides pro-life speakers for school, CCD and church, holds prayer vigils every two weeks, and offers volunteer opportunities in Project Gabriel, Project Rachel and Project Joseph, plus service at the Respect Life South Dade office (3410 SW 107 Ave, Miami). VIRTUS training required.

St. James Catholic Church - Bible & Faith Formation Study Groups

North Miami (Miami-Dade)

Sept-May, multiple weekday morning/evening sessions

Women's Bible studies (Sept-May) on Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri with morning and evening options, plus co-ed studies. Topics/dates rotate seasonally; listed in the Sunday bulletin.

St. James Catholic Church — Haitian (Creole) Ministry

North Miami (Miami-Dade)

Sun 7:30AM & 5:00PM Creole; Wed 7:30PM French/Creole; weekday 8AM bilingual

Vibrant multicultural parish in North Miami serving a large Haitian Creole-speaking community. Sunday Creole Masses at 7:30AM and 5:00PM, plus a Wednesday 7:30PM French/Creole Mass and bilingual English/Creole weekday morning Masses (8:00AM).

St. John Neumann - Perpetual Adoration

Miami (Miami-Dade)

24/7 adoration

24/7 perpetual adoration chapel with weekly Holy Hour commitments.

St. John XXIII - Shalom Spirit of Life Prayer Group

Miramar (Broward)

1st & 3rd Tuesday 7-9pm

Shalom Spirit of Life charismatic prayer group, meets in Room 3. Contact Adeline Jean.

St. Joseph Haitian Mission (Pompano Beach)

Pompano Beach (Broward)

Haitian Catholic mission tracing to 1980 when Fr. Amel and Benoit Dereme gathered five Haitian Catholics in Pompano Beach for Mass; one of the three Haitian missions then-Fr. Wenski founded (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano).

St. Kevin Men's Emmaus Ministry

Miami / Westchester (Miami-Dade)

Three-day Emmaus retreat weekends plus ongoing group reunions

Dedicated men's Emmaus ministry at St. Kevin Catholic Parish (one of 40+ ministries at this 5,000-family parish). Has its own ministry site (skmensemmaus.org).

St. Louis - Perpetual Adoration

Miami / Pinecrest (Miami-Dade)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration parish with weekly Holy Hour commitments.

St. Louis Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group & 5 Nights of Fire

Pinecrest (Miami-Dade)

4th Fridays 7:30pm; 5 Nights of Fire = 1st week of August

Monthly charismatic prayer meeting in the Assembly Hall. Also hosts the annual '5 Nights of Fire' revival the first week of August (7:45-9:45pm in the main church).

St. Malachy Catholic Church - Charismatic Prayer Group

Tamarac (Broward)

Fridays 7:30-9pm

Weekly charismatic prayer meeting.

St. Mary Star of the Sea Basilica - Perpetual Adoration Chapel

Key West (Monroe)

Adoration 24/7; Divine Mercy Chaplet weekdays 3:00-3:30pm

Adoration Chapel open 24 hours a day staffed by parishioner adorers committing to a weekly Holy Hour. Weekday Divine Mercy Chaplet devotions 3:00-3:30pm. Substitution list coordinated by Maria del Pino.

St. Maximilian Kolbe - Charismatic Prayer Group

Pembroke Pines (Broward)

Wednesdays (adoration 6-7pm); last Wed = Healing Mass

Weekly charismatic prayer in the chapel (Adoration 6-7pm); last Wednesday of the month is a Healing Mass.

St. Patrick Catholic Parish (Miami Beach) — Respect Life Ministry

Miami Beach (Miami-Dade)

Parish-scheduled

Parish Respect Life Ministry upholding the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, linked to the archdiocesan Respect Life Office; parish page also promotes Project Rachel post-abortion healing.

St. Patrick Young Adult Ministry — Miami Beach

Miami-Dade (Miami Beach)

Parish young-adult ministry described as a place (not a singles group) for young Catholics to gather, build community, and grow in relationship with one another and with Jesus.

St. Paul the Apostle — Respect Life Ministry

Lighthouse Point (Broward)

Parish-scheduled

Parish Respect Life ministry connected to the archdiocesan Respect Life Office; promotes the Gospel of Life and pro-life prayer/witness in the parish.

St. Raymond - Perpetual Adoration

Miami (Miami-Dade)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration parish; adoration also listed Sun/Fri/Sat 8am-6pm. Weekly Holy Hour commitments.

St. Sebastian Church — Respect Life Ministry / Rosary Rally for Life

Fort Lauderdale (Broward)

Parish-scheduled; periodic Rosary Rally for Life

Parish Respect Life ministry; the parish Council of Catholic Women leads a Rosary Rally for Life. Linked to the archdiocesan Respect Life network.

St. Thomas the Apostle - Perpetual Adoration

Miami / South Miami (Miami-Dade)

Daily adoration

Listed among perpetual-adoration parishes; hosts adoration roughly 12 hours each weekday with weekly Holy Hour commitments.

St. Thomas Young Adults — St. Thomas the Apostle, Miami

Miami-Dade (South Miami / Coral Gables area)

A parish young-adults group for ages 18-35 is referenced for St. Thomas the Apostle. CAUTION: the most detailed 'St. Thomas Young Adults' page found (sta2.org, GroupMe/spam chat, Caroline Gambale-Dirkes) belongs to St. Thomas the Apostle in ANN ARBOR, Diocese of Lansing — NOT Miami. The Miami parish's specific young-adult cadence/contacts were not confirmed; verify directly with the Miami parish (church.stamiami.org).

St. Timothy - Perpetual Adoration

Miami (Miami-Dade)

24/7 adoration

Perpetual adoration parish with weekly Holy Hour commitments; additional adoration Thursday and Saturday.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank — Mother of Christ Parish (SW Miami-Dade)

SW Miami-Dade (south of Tamiami Airport)

Ongoing food distribution

Parish SVDP food bank founded ~24 years ago by Jossie Flores (starting with just four cans). Located in SW Miami-Dade south of Tamiami Airport, distributing food to poor families — grew from ~60 to an average of 140 families served.

St. Vincent de Paul Food House — Flagami (SW Miami)

Flagami, Miami-Dade

Ongoing food distribution

SVDP food distribution house in the Flagami area of Miami; food distributed to poor families — grew from ~60 to an average of 140 families. 'San Vicente de Paúl no le niega alimento a nadie' (turns no one away from food).

Talleres de Oración y Vida — Mother of Our Redeemer

Miami Lakes / Country Club area (Miami-Dade)

7:00-9:00PM weekly during the workshop cycle

Spanish-language Prayer and Life Workshop meeting 7-9PM (cycle starting in September).

Talleres de Oración y Vida (Prayer and Life Workshops)

Miami-Dade & Broward (archdiocese-wide)

Multi-week workshop cycles

Fr. Ignacio Larrañaga's Prayer and Life Workshops teach participants to deepen their prayer life from the first steps to contemplation. Run in parishes throughout the archdiocese. Delegate Sr. Teresa Rodriguez, FMA.

Talleres de Oración y Vida (TOV) — Our Lady of Divine Providence

Westchester / Flagler, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Spanish-language Prayer and Life Workshops (Talleres de Oración y Vida) ministry at the parish.

Talleres de Oración y Vida (TOV) — Our Lady of Lourdes

Kendall, Miami (Miami-Dade)

Twice yearly, 12-week sessions

Fr. Ignacio Larrañaga's 'Prayer and Life Workshops' offered in Spanish twice per year as a 12-week guided experience in deepening prayer.

That Man Is You! (TMIY) — Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish

Miami / Kendall area (Miami-Dade)

Weekly TMIY morning sessions (semester format)

That Man Is You! men's ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes Miami. Addresses pressures and temptations men face in modern culture (husband/father roles), harmonizing social and medical science with Catholic teaching and the wisdom of the saints.

That Man Is You! (TMIY) — St. Joseph Catholic Parish

Miami Beach (Miami-Dade)

Weekly TMIY sessions (morning fraternity format: meal, video, small-group discussion)

Paradisus Dei's That Man Is You! men's ministry running at St. Joseph Miami Beach. Combines faith, fellowship, and practical wisdom to help men grow as husbands, fathers, and leaders and strengthen their walk with Christ.

Theology on Tap — St. Kieran (Brickell / Coconut Grove)

Miami-Dade (Brickell / Coconut Grove)

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8:00 PM, at Batch Gastro Pub (30 SW 12th St, Miami, FL 33130)

Pub-based talks for young professionals in Brickell and Coconut Grove featuring spiritual leaders and religious academics on current topics in religion and theology, followed by fellowship. Sponsored by St. Kieran's Young Adult Ministry (parish at 3605 South Miami Ave, Coconut Grove).

Theology on Tap (Archdiocese of Miami Young Adult Ministry)

Miami-Dade & Broward (archdiocese-wide)

Catholic young-adult speaker series hosted at bars/restaurants, run by the Archdiocese of Miami Young Adult Ministry to help young adults integrate faith into daily life.

Ti Kominote La Ste Famille — Notre-Dame d'Haiti evangelization community

Little Haiti, Miami (Miami-Dade)

'Little Community of the Holy Family' — a Creole-language small-faith / evangelization community at Notre-Dame d'Haiti (the parish also runs a La Ste Famille choir of the same name).

Transformed in Love — Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation

Archdiocese-wide (Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe)

Official archdiocesan marriage prep program (parish-based; ~1,500/yr go through Pre-Cana)

Official Archdiocesan marriage preparation program using a 'house building' metaphor and holistic body-soul-intellect-will approach to prepare couples for sacramental grace. Run by the Office of Marriage & Family Life (Susana Díaz / Claudia Shaw).

UCatholic Campus Ministry — University of Miami (with FOCUS)

Miami-Dade (Coral Gables)

On-campus Mass, weekly parish rosary on campus, 24/7 adoration chapel, FOCUS Bible studies

Catholic campus ministry serving the University of Miami, with a full-time UM chaplain (Fr. Adam Tokashiki), FOCUS missionaries (team leader Carter Adams), Bible-study rooms and a 24-hour adoration chapel. Pastor: Fr. Richard Vigoa.

University of Miami Catholic Center - 24/7 Adoration Chapel

Coral Gables (Miami-Dade)

24/7

Adoration chapel in the UM Catholic Center accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; weekly parish rosary on campus.

Vessels of Christ Young Adults — St. Agatha

Miami-Dade (Westchester)

Parish young-adults group (ages 18-35) that meets to share Scriptures and songs, with guest speakers, member testimonies, and social activities. (Spanish-language counterpart appears as 'Voceros de Cristo', Instagram @vocerosdecristo.)

Walking With Purpose — Nativity Catholic Church (Women's Bible Study)

Hollywood (Broward)

Wednesday mornings 9:30–11:30am and Wednesday evenings 7:00–9:00pm; studies include Passionate Discipleship (9 wks, Sept) and Rooted & Radiant (6 wks, late Jan)

Walking With Purpose women's Bible study at Nativity Catholic Church, Hollywood. Day and evening options with childcare; runs sequential studies through the year.

Walking With Purpose — Our Lady of Lourdes (Women's Bible Study)

Miami / Kendall area (Miami-Dade)

Weekly small-group study + monthly talks; periodic women's retreats

Walking With Purpose women's Bible study ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes Miami. Parish-based Catholic Scripture study with at-home study, weekly small-group discussion, and retreats including fellowship, Adoration, and praise/worship.

Walking With Purpose — St. Andrew Catholic Church (Women's Bible Study)

Coral Springs (Broward)

Parish-based Walking With Purpose women's Bible study

Walking With Purpose women's Bible study listed among St. Andrew Coral Springs ministries.

Walking With Purpose — St. Joseph Miami Beach (Women's Bible Study)

Miami Beach (Miami-Dade)

Weekly small-group Bible study

Walking With Purpose Bible studies for women at St. Joseph Miami Beach, listed on the official WWP parish locator.

Warriors for Christ (online charismatic prayer meeting)

Miami-Dade & Broward (online)

Mondays 7:30pm

Online charismatic prayer meeting via Google Meet. Contact Donna Casanas for meeting link.

Wellspring Experience Retreat (Separated & Divorced)

Broward (run through St. Maximilian Kolbe, Pembroke Pines)

Three-day in-house weekend retreat, offered semi-annually (fall and spring)

A three-day in-house weekend healing retreat for the separated and divorced, offered semi-annually in both English and Spanish; coordinated through St. Maximilian Kolbe's DivorceCare ministry leaders.

Women's Emmaus — Prince of Peace (Mujeres)

Miami / Sweetwater area (Miami-Dade)

Three-day Emmaus retreat weekends plus ongoing reunions

Women's Emmaus (Emaús de Mujeres) group at Prince of Peace, a largely Hispanic Miami parish. Three-day encounter-with-Christ retreats with follow-up community.

Women's Emmaus — St. Bonaventure

Davie (Broward)

Three-day Emmaus retreat weekends (Fri–Sun), held periodically; ongoing follow-up community

Women's Emmaus retreat ministry at St. Bonaventure Davie — a gathering of Catholic women answering Christ's call to a deeper relationship with Him via the weekend Emmaus retreat plus ongoing fellowship.

Women's Guild & Women's Spiritual Enrichment — St. Gregory the Great

Plantation (Broward)

Women's Spiritual Enrichment meets the last Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm, Parish Center; Women's Guild holds social/service/spiritual activities year-round

St. Gregory the Great Plantation has a Women's Guild (support network fostering friendship through social, service, and spiritual activities) and a Women's Spiritual Enrichment Ministry (Days of Reflection, monthly evening meetings).

Worldwide Marriage Encounter — Florida Southeast (FLSE) Sector

South Florida (FLSE sector; nearest residential weekends Stuart & Fort Pierce, FL)

Weekend retreats (Fri evening–Sun afternoon). FLSE upcoming: Jul 17-19 2026 (Stuart, non-residential), Nov 6-8 2026 (Fort Pierce)

Weekend communication-focused enrichment experience for married couples led by three married couples and a priest, with ongoing community follow-up. Local Miami contacts: Frank & Frances Kulzer.

Young Adult Ministry — St. Maximilian Kolbe, Pembroke Pines

Broward (Pembroke Pines)

Movie nights, service projects, social outings (varies)

Young-adult ministry at this large (30+ ministry) culturally diverse Broward parish, hosting movie nights, service projects and social outings. Parish offers English, Spanish and Life Teen Masses.

Young Adults Ministry — Assumption Catholic Parish (Pompano/Lauderdale-by-the-Sea)

Broward

Meets twice each month

Community of young adults in their 20s and 30s; welcomes young adults from all area parishes to form friendships, share ideas, grow in faith through spiritual discussions, social events, and service opportunities. Recruiting Core Group Leaders.

Young Adults Ministry — Church of the Little Flower, Coral Gables

Miami-Dade (Coral Gables)

Parish that lists outreach to teens and young adults among its dozens of ministries (also Emmaus program, English/Spanish Bible studies). Specific young-adult meeting cadence not published on the pages reviewed.

Young Adults Ministry — Epiphany Catholic Church, South Miami

Miami-Dade (South Miami)

Epiphany lists a Young Adults Ministry on its site, but the ministry page is an unfinished template (Lorem ipsum text and a placeholder New York address) — existence is plausible but details are unverified. Contact the parish to confirm whether the group is currently meeting.