By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
Faithful pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in Miami before the image is transported to the site of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
The image of Our Lady of Charity exits the shrine in Miami on its way to the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven, the young adult group at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in Miami, load the image of Cuba's patroness atop a truck to take it to the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus for the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
The image of Our Lady of Charity is loaded onto a truck for the trip to the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus where the annual celebration of her feast day took place Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
A man makes the sign of the cross as the image of Our Lady of Charity rides through the streets of Miami on its way to the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus for the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Rogelio Zelada stands next to the image of Our Lady of Charity after its arrival at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus for the celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2091. Zelada has been the restorer and custodian of the image for more than 30 years, a role that includes finding materials and people to sew her dresses for special occasions. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Detail of the image of Our Lady of Charity as dressed for the annual celebration of the feast of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Father Fernando Heria, rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, listens to confessions before the start of the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus.(ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Betty Pettisco, center, and fellow parishioners from San Lazaro Church in Hialeah, pray the rosary during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus.(ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Students from St. Brendan High School were among many others representing local Catholic schools who took part in the entrance procession of lay groups and apostolic movements that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Members of the archdiocesan Hispanic choir play during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Representatives of archdiocesan lay groups, apostolic movements, schools and parishes take part in the entrance procession that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. The Liga Orante Vocacional is a phone tree dedicated to prayers for vocations. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Representatives of archdiocesan lay groups, apostolic movements, schools and parishes take part in the entrance procession that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. Horizontes de Cristiandad offer spiritual reflections and ongoing formation for those 60 and older.(CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Representatives of archdiocesan lay groups, apostolic movements, schools and parishes take part in the entrance procession that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. These women represent alumni of Piarist schools in Cuba. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Representatives of archdiocesan lay groups, apostolic movements, schools and parishes take part in the entrance procession that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. This is the young adult group from St. John the Apostle Parish in Hialeah. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven, the young adult group at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, prepare to carry her image into the Watsco center at the start of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. The back of their T-shirts says, "More faith, less fear." (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Children dressed in traditional costumes and bearing Cuban flags walk ahead of the image of Our Lady of Charity as she is carried into the Watsco Center for the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Teens dressed in traditional costumes and bearing the Cuban flag walk ahead of the image of Our Lady of Charity as she is carried into the Watsco Center for the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven, the young adult group from the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, carry the image of Our Lady of Charity during the procession that starts the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
The image of Our Lady of Charity makes its way through the Watsco Center during the procession that starts the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
After leading the recitation of the rosary, Father Manny Alvarez waves a white handkerchief, the traditional greeting of the faithful to Our Lady of Charity. Cuba's patroness was celebrated on her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
A woman prays during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven, the young adult group at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, process with her image around the Watsco Center during the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Students from St. Kevin School in Miami wave the traditional white handkerchiefs as the image of Our Lady of Charity processes through the Watsco Center at the start of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven guard the image of Our Lady of Charity at the start of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
A member of Caridad Joven stands near the image of Our Lady of Charity as the congregation sings the U.S. national anthem at the start of the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. This year, the celebration coincided with the 40th anniversary of the ordination as a bishop of Miami's beloved Agustin Roman (background). (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski approaches the altar at the start of the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Priests concelebrating the annual Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Charity, from left: Msgr. David Toups, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach; Father Ferdinand Santos, rector of St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami; Father Christopher Marino, rector of St. Mary Cathedral; Father Juan Sosa, this year's homilist, and pastor of St. Joseph, Miami Beach; Father Carlos Cespedes-Serrano, parochial vicar at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, and Father Fernando Heria, rector at the shrine. The celebration took place Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Bishop Fernando Isern, archdiocesan priest and retired bishop of Pueblo, Colorado, takes part in the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski censes the image of Cuba's patroness at the start of the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Archdiocesan priests take part in the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Deacon Manolo Perez, who for many years assisted Bishop Agustin Roman at confirmations and other liturgical celebrations, proclaims the Gospel during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Bishop Roman being ordained a bishop. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Father Juan Sosa, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Miami Beach, preaches the homily at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Iraida Roman, sister of Miami's late auxiliary bishop Agustin Roman, takes up his miter during the offertory at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. This year marked the 40th anniversary of his becoming a bishop. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Daughters of Charity take up a box filled with petitions from the faithful during the offertory at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
A couple take up the replica of the image of Our Lady of Charity during the offertory of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Eloína Zayas and Roosevelt Bernal take up the bread and wine during the offertory at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski elevates the chalice during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Faithful wearing yellow, the color traditionally associated with Our Lady of Charity, take part in the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Women religious from throughout the archdiocese pray during the annual celebration of the feast of Cuba's patroness, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus.
Father Fernando Heria, rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, gives the closing remarks at the annual celebration of the feast of Cuba's patroness, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Image of Our Lady of Charity as dressed for the annual celebration of the feast of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
The image of Our Lady of Charity exits the shrine in Miami on its way to the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven, the young adult group at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in Miami, load the image of Cuba's patroness atop a truck to take it to the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus for the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
The image of Our Lady of Charity is loaded onto a truck for the trip to the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus where the annual celebration of her feast day took place Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
A man makes the sign of the cross as the image of Our Lady of Charity rides through the streets of Miami on its way to the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus for the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Rogelio Zelada stands next to the image of Our Lady of Charity after its arrival at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus for the celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2091. Zelada has been the restorer and custodian of the image for more than 30 years, a role that includes finding materials and people to sew her dresses for special occasions. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Detail of the image of Our Lady of Charity as dressed for the annual celebration of the feast of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Father Fernando Heria, rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, listens to confessions before the start of the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus.(ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Betty Pettisco, center, and fellow parishioners from San Lazaro Church in Hialeah, pray the rosary during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus.(ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Students from St. Brendan High School were among many others representing local Catholic schools who took part in the entrance procession of lay groups and apostolic movements that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Members of the archdiocesan Hispanic choir play during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Representatives of archdiocesan lay groups, apostolic movements, schools and parishes take part in the entrance procession that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. The Liga Orante Vocacional is a phone tree dedicated to prayers for vocations. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Representatives of archdiocesan lay groups, apostolic movements, schools and parishes take part in the entrance procession that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. Horizontes de Cristiandad offer spiritual reflections and ongoing formation for those 60 and older.(CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Representatives of archdiocesan lay groups, apostolic movements, schools and parishes take part in the entrance procession that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. These women represent alumni of Piarist schools in Cuba. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Representatives of archdiocesan lay groups, apostolic movements, schools and parishes take part in the entrance procession that precedes the start of the Mass at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity. This is the young adult group from St. John the Apostle Parish in Hialeah. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven, the young adult group at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, prepare to carry her image into the Watsco center at the start of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. The back of their T-shirts says, "More faith, less fear." (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Children dressed in traditional costumes and bearing Cuban flags walk ahead of the image of Our Lady of Charity as she is carried into the Watsco Center for the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Teens dressed in traditional costumes and bearing the Cuban flag walk ahead of the image of Our Lady of Charity as she is carried into the Watsco Center for the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven, the young adult group from the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, carry the image of Our Lady of Charity during the procession that starts the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
The image of Our Lady of Charity makes its way through the Watsco Center during the procession that starts the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
After leading the recitation of the rosary, Father Manny Alvarez waves a white handkerchief, the traditional greeting of the faithful to Our Lady of Charity. Cuba's patroness was celebrated on her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
A woman prays during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven, the young adult group at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, process with her image around the Watsco Center during the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Students from St. Kevin School in Miami wave the traditional white handkerchiefs as the image of Our Lady of Charity processes through the Watsco Center at the start of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Members of Caridad Joven guard the image of Our Lady of Charity at the start of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
A member of Caridad Joven stands near the image of Our Lady of Charity as the congregation sings the U.S. national anthem at the start of the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. This year, the celebration coincided with the 40th anniversary of the ordination as a bishop of Miami's beloved Agustin Roman (background). (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski approaches the altar at the start of the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Priests concelebrating the annual Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Charity, from left: Msgr. David Toups, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach; Father Ferdinand Santos, rector of St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami; Father Christopher Marino, rector of St. Mary Cathedral; Father Juan Sosa, this year's homilist, and pastor of St. Joseph, Miami Beach; Father Carlos Cespedes-Serrano, parochial vicar at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, and Father Fernando Heria, rector at the shrine. The celebration took place Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Bishop Fernando Isern, archdiocesan priest and retired bishop of Pueblo, Colorado, takes part in the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski censes the image of Cuba's patroness at the start of the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC)
Archdiocesan priests take part in the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Deacon Manolo Perez, who for many years assisted Bishop Agustin Roman at confirmations and other liturgical celebrations, proclaims the Gospel during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Bishop Roman being ordained a bishop. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Father Juan Sosa, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Miami Beach, preaches the homily at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Iraida Roman, sister of Miami's late auxiliary bishop Agustin Roman, takes up his miter during the offertory at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. This year marked the 40th anniversary of his becoming a bishop. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Daughters of Charity take up a box filled with petitions from the faithful during the offertory at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
A couple take up the replica of the image of Our Lady of Charity during the offertory of the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Eloína Zayas and Roosevelt Bernal take up the bread and wine during the offertory at the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski elevates the chalice during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Charity, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Faithful wearing yellow, the color traditionally associated with Our Lady of Charity, take part in the annual celebration of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Women religious from throughout the archdiocese pray during the annual celebration of the feast of Cuba's patroness, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus.
Father Fernando Heria, rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, gives the closing remarks at the annual celebration of the feast of Cuba's patroness, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Image of Our Lady of Charity as dressed for the annual celebration of the feast of her feast day, Sept. 8, 2019, at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)
Photography: C.CABRERA-JARRO | ARSOTO
