The Archdiocese of Miami has recently hosted a Great Vigil event as part of its celebration of the 10th World Meeting of Families.
As per the post, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami presided over the Mass of the Sacred Heart of the Great Vigil on Sunday night, June 24, and ended at 3:30 a.m. on the next day, June 25, at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Miami.
'Great Vigil'
A report from the Archdiocese of Miami revealed that the Great Vigil was part of the "weeklong program of events for the 10th World Meeting of Families" celebration of the Archdiocese.
Archbishop Wenski reportedly said in his homily that the Love of God for His people cannot be heard but can be seen in how He sacrificed His life for His people.
The Great Vigil emphasized the significance of the Eucharist for families and strengthening family life, as reported.
Accordingly, the vigil was organized by the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary to honor the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
About 1,300 parishioners have attended the vigil, according to the report.
10th World Meeting of Families Celebration in Miami
According to an article from the same website, the Archdiocese of Miami celebrated the 10th World Meeting of Families in Miami along with the celebration of the Family Faith Festival.
The event reportedly took place on Saturday, June 25, from 12 p.m to 5 p.m. at the church of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 1691 N.W. 25 St., Doral.
It was filled with prayers, activities, live music, and food trucks that were suited for all ages, as per reported.
Accordingly, the celebration included a Mass that was presided by Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
The worldwide celebration of the 10th World Meeting of Families was announced by Pope Francis, and he asked all the dioceses to celebrate it as well. The event was celebrated from June 22 to 26 in Rome.
The celebration reportedly aims to organize events and activities in reflection of the 2022 World Meeting of Families theme: "Family love: a vocation and a path to holiness," which will emphasize the significance of family during the celebration.
About Archdiocese of Miami
Based on its website, the Archdiocese of Miami was established in 1968 but was first created in 1958 as the Diocese of Miami and was presided over by Bishop Coleman F. Carroll.
Moreover, on the Archdiocese's 10th anniversary, its radio and TV department was the first diocesan agency in the state to launch it in schools and parishes.
Accordingly, in 1980, the Archdiocese established a pastoral center for Haiti and Cuban refugees. The pastoral center was eventually called the Pierre Toussaint Center, which catered to all the needs of Miami's diverse population.
Also, the Archdiocese gathers proceeds to be donated to the affected dioceses across the United States due to the circumstances experienced by other dioceses in the state.
In present times, it reportedly gives sponsorship to two universities, including St. Thomas University and Adrian Dominican-run Barry University, and serves over 200 dioceses in the state.
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