Oct 21, 2014
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Sign at the entrance to the Hilton Downtown Miami.
A seminarian stands near the display board that St. John Vianney Seminary put up for the ministry fair that took place as part of the Synod closing assembly.
People look at the Respect Life display during the ministry fair that took place as part of the Synod closing assembly.
Deacon Edgardo Farias, left, puts the finishing touches on his Detention Ministry display during the ministry fair that took place as part of the Synod closing assembly.
Bernadette Johnson of St. Martha Church shows a Synod attendee the Black Catholic Office display during the ministry fair.
Deacon Edgardo Farias, left, and some of his Detention Ministry volunteers pose for a photo near their ministry fair display.
Juan Pajon and Claretian Sister Ondina Cortes pose with the St. Thomas University display.
Joan Crown and Barbara Groeber of the Respect Life Ministry, center, pose with Sister Rosalie Nagy and Sister Madeleine, Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles who staff Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School, and Jacqueline Debs, far right, Synod coordinator.
Mary Rizzolo, pre-need sales manager for Catholic Cemeteries in Broward, poses in front of her ministry's display.
Katharine Cue-Fuente and Javier Diaz of Catholic Hospice pose in front of their ministry's display.
Lauri Fassler and Linda Lamers of Catholic Health Services pose with their ministry's display.
Rachel Ramjattan of Catholic Charities poses with her ministry's display.
Michelle Ducker, left, helps set up the UCatholic, University of Miami campus ministry display.
Representatives of St. Paul the Apostle in Lighthouse Point prepare for the start of the Synod closing Mass. From right to left: Tom Sheehan, Alicia McDermott and Ernesto Gonzalez.
Archbishop Curley Notre Dame seniors Whitney Noel and Christine Masseus hand out Mass booklets and copies of the Synod strategic pastoral plan.
A special t-shirt denotes a member of one of the archdiocese's many spiritual groups and apostolic movements.
Bishop Mario Mestril of Ciego de Avila, Cuba, takes part in the closing Mass of the Archdiocese of Miami's Second General Synod. Behind him is Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, takes part in the closing Mass of the Archdiocese of Miami's Second General Synod.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski enters the ballroom at the Hilton Downtown Miami for the closing Mass of the archdiocese's Second General Synod.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski incenses the altar at the start of the Synod closing Mass.
Bishops take part in the Synod closing Mass. From left, Bishop Luis del Castillo, emeritus of Melo, Uruguay and Bishop Lorenzo Leon, emeritus of Huacho, Peru.ministry fair and listen to a rousing exhortation by Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga as well as the final recommendations of the 18 Synod focus teams.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski blesses the congregation with water at the start of the Synod closing Mass.
A special t-shirt denotes a member of one of the archdiocese's many spiritual groups and apostolic movements Hilton Miami Synod.
A special t-shirt denotes a member of one of the archdiocese's many spiritual groups and apostolic movements.
Members of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women take part in the Synod closing Mass. From left: Helen Seufert, Nancy Nesselt and Barbara Asfendis.
Members of religious orders working in the archdiocese take part in the Synod closing Mass.
Members of religious orders working in the archdiocese take part in the Synod closing Mass.
Members of religious orders working in the archdiocese take part in the Synod closing Mass.
A special t-shirt denotes a member of one of the archdiocese's many spiritual groups and apostolic movements.
Manny Pelaez of Blessed John XXIII Parish in Miramar proclaims the first reading at the Synod closing Mass.
M. Farrah Larrieux of St. Bartholomew Parish in Miramar, proclaims a reading in Creole during the Synod closing Mass.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski listens to the Gospel during the Synod closing Mass.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski's image is projected onto one of two large screens during the Synod closing Mass, which was broadcast live by EWTN and livestreamed on the websites of the Archdiocese of Miami and Radio Paz 830 AM.
Javier Inda of St. John the Apostle Parish in Hialeah reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Spanish.
Rosandela Diniz reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Portuguese.
Franciscus Chick reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Chinese.
Karen Wadowicz of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Plantation reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in English.
Jean Souffrant of Notre Dame d'Haiti in Miami reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Creole.
Elizabeth Kobrzynski of St. Mary Cathedral in Miami reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Polish.
Henry Procianos of Blessed John XXIII in Miramar reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Tag-a-Log.
Adamma Osuji of St. Monica Parish in Miami Gardens reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Igbo.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Honduras takes part in the Synod closing Mass.
Archdiocesan priests take part in the Synod closing Mass. At far right is Msgr. Franklyn Casale, president of St. Thomas University.
Archdiocesan priests take part in the Synod closing Mass. At far right is Msgr. William Dever, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle in Lighthouse Point.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski consecrates the Eucharist with Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga at his side.
Image of the Immaculate Conception takes a prominent place on the altar during the Synod closing Mass.
View of the altar during the Synod closing Mass.
Mother Adela Galindo, right, and Sister Ana Margarita Lanzas, of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, pose for a photo during the break between the Synod Mass and the closing assembly.
Josephine Gilbert of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women and Rachel Ramjattan of Catholic Charities, pose for a photo during the break between the Synod Mass and the closing assembly.
Teresita Prieto and Peter Ductram of the Office of Catechesis pose for a photo during the ministry fair that took place between the Synod closing Mass and the closing assembly.
From left: Father Carlos Cabrera, parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish, Miami Beach, poses with Deacon Roberto Pineda, also of St. Joseph, and Eradis and Javier Inda of St. John the Apostle in Hialeah, who served on the lay ministry focus team.
Manning their table at the ministry fair that took place during the break between the Synod closing Mass and assembly, from left: Fior Ramirez and Florangel Gonzalez of the Office of Lay Ministry and Adult Faith Formation, and volunteer Antonio Garrido.
Father Gerald Morris holds up the sign denoting the Synod focus team in which he participated, Collaboration in the Keys. He is now pastor of St. Pius X in Fort Lauderdale.
Carmelite Sister Rosalie Nagy and Sister Elizabeth Worley of the Sisters of St. Joseph hold up the signs denoting the Synod focus teams in which they participated as Michael Casciato, archdiocesan financial administrator, stands by.
FIU Catholic campus ministry put up a poster for the ministry fair.
Msgr. Chanel Jeanty, archdiocesan vicar general and chancellor for canonical affairs, processes into the closing assembly carrying the scroll with which Archbishop Thomas Wenski proclaimed the opening of the archdiocese's Second General Synod.
Closing Second General Synod,
Presentation of the Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Miami,
Summary Report and team Recommendations
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly. Here, Christian Brother Jason Ford carries in the Catholic education sign.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly. Here Juan Manzueta carries the Young Adult Ministry sign.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly. Here, Father David Zirilli, archdiocesan vocations director, carries in the priesthood and vocations sign.
Closing Second General Synod,
Presentation of the Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Miami,
Summary Report and team Recommendations
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Father Jose Alvarez, administrator of Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Miami Lakes, serves as co-master of ceremonies during the Synod closing assembly.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga chat at the start of the Synod closing assembly.
Synod leadership team members Father Reginald Jean-Mary and Michelle Ducker clap during the Synod closing assembly.
Synod leadership team members Father Jose Luis Menendez, Deacon Steven Lee and Father Reginald Jean-Mary clap during the Synod closing assembly.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski greets the crowd after being introduced at the closing Synod assembly.
TV news anchor Beatriz Canals serves as co-master of ceremonies for the Synod closing assembly.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga takes a bow after being introduced at the Synod closing assembly.
The names of Synod focus teams adorn the front of the stage during the Synod closing assembly.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga speaks to South Florida Catholics at the Synod closing assembly.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Madariaga speaks to more than 1,000 South Florida Catholics who attended the Synod closing assembly.
After speaking at the Synod closing assembly, Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga laughs at a joke made by co-master of ceremonies Father Jose Alvarez.
Father Gerald Morris, now pastor of St. Pius X in Fort Lauderdale, reads the recommendations of the Synod focus team on collaboration in the Keys.
Ghislain Gouraige reads the recommendations of the Synod focus teams on episcopal governance, which set the guidelines for creating an archdiocesan pastoral council, school board and development council, as well as revamping the existing finance council.
Deacon Bob Fleitas reads the recommendations of the Synod focus team on the permanent diaconate.
Frank and Maria Anduiza read the recommendations of the Focus team on marriage and family life.
Katrenia C. Reeves-Jackman reads the recommendations of the Synod focus team on the social mission of the Church.
Father Jose Luis Menendez reads the recommendations of the Synod leadership team.
Members of the Synod leadership team are recognized at the Synod closing assembly.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski holds up a copy of the strategic pastoral plan born out of the 18-month Synod process. The plan will guide the priorities of the Archdiocese of Miami for the next three years.
Synod focus team members clap at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Synod focus team members clap at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
A Haitian choir sings at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Synod Director Rosemarie Banich applauds at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Synod focus team members clap at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski makes some final remarks at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Frank Brennan, far right, minister to youth and young adults at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Kendall, and co-founder of the John Paul II International Film Festival, poses with members of his group while holding up a copy of the strategic pastoral plan born out of the 18-month Synod process. The plan will guide the priorities of the Archdiocese of Miami for the next three years.
A seminarian stands near the display board that St. John Vianney Seminary put up for the ministry fair that took place as part of the Synod closing assembly.
People look at the Respect Life display during the ministry fair that took place as part of the Synod closing assembly.
Deacon Edgardo Farias, left, puts the finishing touches on his Detention Ministry display during the ministry fair that took place as part of the Synod closing assembly.
Bernadette Johnson of St. Martha Church shows a Synod attendee the Black Catholic Office display during the ministry fair.
Deacon Edgardo Farias, left, and some of his Detention Ministry volunteers pose for a photo near their ministry fair display.
Juan Pajon and Claretian Sister Ondina Cortes pose with the St. Thomas University display.
Joan Crown and Barbara Groeber of the Respect Life Ministry, center, pose with Sister Rosalie Nagy and Sister Madeleine, Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles who staff Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School, and Jacqueline Debs, far right, Synod coordinator.
Mary Rizzolo, pre-need sales manager for Catholic Cemeteries in Broward, poses in front of her ministry's display.
Katharine Cue-Fuente and Javier Diaz of Catholic Hospice pose in front of their ministry's display.
Lauri Fassler and Linda Lamers of Catholic Health Services pose with their ministry's display.
Rachel Ramjattan of Catholic Charities poses with her ministry's display.
Michelle Ducker, left, helps set up the UCatholic, University of Miami campus ministry display.
Representatives of St. Paul the Apostle in Lighthouse Point prepare for the start of the Synod closing Mass. From right to left: Tom Sheehan, Alicia McDermott and Ernesto Gonzalez.
Archbishop Curley Notre Dame seniors Whitney Noel and Christine Masseus hand out Mass booklets and copies of the Synod strategic pastoral plan.
A special t-shirt denotes a member of one of the archdiocese's many spiritual groups and apostolic movements.
Bishop Mario Mestril of Ciego de Avila, Cuba, takes part in the closing Mass of the Archdiocese of Miami's Second General Synod. Behind him is Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, takes part in the closing Mass of the Archdiocese of Miami's Second General Synod.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski enters the ballroom at the Hilton Downtown Miami for the closing Mass of the archdiocese's Second General Synod.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski incenses the altar at the start of the Synod closing Mass.
Bishops take part in the Synod closing Mass. From left, Bishop Luis del Castillo, emeritus of Melo, Uruguay and Bishop Lorenzo Leon, emeritus of Huacho, Peru.ministry fair and listen to a rousing exhortation by Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga as well as the final recommendations of the 18 Synod focus teams.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski blesses the congregation with water at the start of the Synod closing Mass.
A special t-shirt denotes a member of one of the archdiocese's many spiritual groups and apostolic movements Hilton Miami Synod.
A special t-shirt denotes a member of one of the archdiocese's many spiritual groups and apostolic movements.
Members of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women take part in the Synod closing Mass. From left: Helen Seufert, Nancy Nesselt and Barbara Asfendis.
Members of religious orders working in the archdiocese take part in the Synod closing Mass.
Members of religious orders working in the archdiocese take part in the Synod closing Mass.
Members of religious orders working in the archdiocese take part in the Synod closing Mass.
A special t-shirt denotes a member of one of the archdiocese's many spiritual groups and apostolic movements.
Manny Pelaez of Blessed John XXIII Parish in Miramar proclaims the first reading at the Synod closing Mass.
M. Farrah Larrieux of St. Bartholomew Parish in Miramar, proclaims a reading in Creole during the Synod closing Mass.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski listens to the Gospel during the Synod closing Mass.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski's image is projected onto one of two large screens during the Synod closing Mass, which was broadcast live by EWTN and livestreamed on the websites of the Archdiocese of Miami and Radio Paz 830 AM.
Javier Inda of St. John the Apostle Parish in Hialeah reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Spanish.
Rosandela Diniz reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Portuguese.
Franciscus Chick reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Chinese.
Karen Wadowicz of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Plantation reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in English.
Jean Souffrant of Notre Dame d'Haiti in Miami reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Creole.
Elizabeth Kobrzynski of St. Mary Cathedral in Miami reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Polish.
Henry Procianos of Blessed John XXIII in Miramar reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Tag-a-Log.
Adamma Osuji of St. Monica Parish in Miami Gardens reads one of the Prayers of the Faithful in Igbo.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Honduras takes part in the Synod closing Mass.
Archdiocesan priests take part in the Synod closing Mass. At far right is Msgr. Franklyn Casale, president of St. Thomas University.
Archdiocesan priests take part in the Synod closing Mass. At far right is Msgr. William Dever, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle in Lighthouse Point.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski consecrates the Eucharist with Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga at his side.
Image of the Immaculate Conception takes a prominent place on the altar during the Synod closing Mass.
View of the altar during the Synod closing Mass.
Mother Adela Galindo, right, and Sister Ana Margarita Lanzas, of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, pose for a photo during the break between the Synod Mass and the closing assembly.
Josephine Gilbert of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women and Rachel Ramjattan of Catholic Charities, pose for a photo during the break between the Synod Mass and the closing assembly.
Teresita Prieto and Peter Ductram of the Office of Catechesis pose for a photo during the ministry fair that took place between the Synod closing Mass and the closing assembly.
From left: Father Carlos Cabrera, parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish, Miami Beach, poses with Deacon Roberto Pineda, also of St. Joseph, and Eradis and Javier Inda of St. John the Apostle in Hialeah, who served on the lay ministry focus team.
Manning their table at the ministry fair that took place during the break between the Synod closing Mass and assembly, from left: Fior Ramirez and Florangel Gonzalez of the Office of Lay Ministry and Adult Faith Formation, and volunteer Antonio Garrido.
Father Gerald Morris holds up the sign denoting the Synod focus team in which he participated, Collaboration in the Keys. He is now pastor of St. Pius X in Fort Lauderdale.
Carmelite Sister Rosalie Nagy and Sister Elizabeth Worley of the Sisters of St. Joseph hold up the signs denoting the Synod focus teams in which they participated as Michael Casciato, archdiocesan financial administrator, stands by.
FIU Catholic campus ministry put up a poster for the ministry fair.
Msgr. Chanel Jeanty, archdiocesan vicar general and chancellor for canonical affairs, processes into the closing assembly carrying the scroll with which Archbishop Thomas Wenski proclaimed the opening of the archdiocese's Second General Synod.
Closing Second General Synod,
Presentation of the Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Miami,
Summary Report and team Recommendations
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly. Here, Christian Brother Jason Ford carries in the Catholic education sign.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly. Here Juan Manzueta carries the Young Adult Ministry sign.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly. Here, Father David Zirilli, archdiocesan vocations director, carries in the priesthood and vocations sign.
Closing Second General Synod,
Presentation of the Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Miami,
Summary Report and team Recommendations
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Representatives of the 18 different Synod teams process into the ballroom for the closing assembly.
Father Jose Alvarez, administrator of Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Miami Lakes, serves as co-master of ceremonies during the Synod closing assembly.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga chat at the start of the Synod closing assembly.
Synod leadership team members Father Reginald Jean-Mary and Michelle Ducker clap during the Synod closing assembly.
Synod leadership team members Father Jose Luis Menendez, Deacon Steven Lee and Father Reginald Jean-Mary clap during the Synod closing assembly.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski greets the crowd after being introduced at the closing Synod assembly.
TV news anchor Beatriz Canals serves as co-master of ceremonies for the Synod closing assembly.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga takes a bow after being introduced at the Synod closing assembly.
The names of Synod focus teams adorn the front of the stage during the Synod closing assembly.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga speaks to South Florida Catholics at the Synod closing assembly.
Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Madariaga speaks to more than 1,000 South Florida Catholics who attended the Synod closing assembly.
After speaking at the Synod closing assembly, Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga laughs at a joke made by co-master of ceremonies Father Jose Alvarez.
Father Gerald Morris, now pastor of St. Pius X in Fort Lauderdale, reads the recommendations of the Synod focus team on collaboration in the Keys.
Ghislain Gouraige reads the recommendations of the Synod focus teams on episcopal governance, which set the guidelines for creating an archdiocesan pastoral council, school board and development council, as well as revamping the existing finance council.
Deacon Bob Fleitas reads the recommendations of the Synod focus team on the permanent diaconate.
Frank and Maria Anduiza read the recommendations of the Focus team on marriage and family life.
Katrenia C. Reeves-Jackman reads the recommendations of the Synod focus team on the social mission of the Church.
Father Jose Luis Menendez reads the recommendations of the Synod leadership team.
Members of the Synod leadership team are recognized at the Synod closing assembly.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski holds up a copy of the strategic pastoral plan born out of the 18-month Synod process. The plan will guide the priorities of the Archdiocese of Miami for the next three years.
Synod focus team members clap at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Synod focus team members clap at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
A Haitian choir sings at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Synod Director Rosemarie Banich applauds at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Synod focus team members clap at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski makes some final remarks at the conclusion of the Synod closing assembly.
Frank Brennan, far right, minister to youth and young adults at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Kendall, and co-founder of the John Paul II International Film Festival, poses with members of his group while holding up a copy of the strategic pastoral plan born out of the 18-month Synod process. The plan will guide the priorities of the Archdiocese of Miami for the next three years.
