By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
MIAMI | The National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity invites the faithful to take part in the preparations for and celebration of the feast day of Cuba’s patroness, Sept. 8, 2022. This year’s theme is “There is no homeland without charity.”
The traditional novena will begin Tuesday, Aug. 30 and conclude Wednesday, Sept. 7, with Masses Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the shrine, 3609 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Prayers each day for a special intention and the Mass will be organized by different parishes of the archdiocese.
The motorcade/procession with the pilgrim statue will take place Saturday, Sept. 3, beginning at 10 a.m. at the shrine and continuing through Miami streets, visiting emblematic places and parishes of the city.
The artistic vigil in honor of Our Lady of Charity will take place Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 9 p.m. to midnight at the shrine.
The Mass in honor of her feast day will take place Thursday, Sept. 8, beginning at 8 p.m. on the grounds of the shrine with Archbishop Thomas Wenski presiding. Rosary begins at 6 p.m., followed by procession with the image of Our Lady of Charity at 7 p.m.
