Dec 22, 2023
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The 28-member Redemptoris Mater seminary choir perform the last of four Christmas concerts at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.
Getting ready to enjoy the last of four Christmas concerts performed by the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir, this one at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023, from left: Father Pedro Durango, vice-rector of Redemptoris Mater; Father Edivaldo da Silva Oliveira, chaplain at Archbishopp McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches; Bishop Fernando Isern, emeritus of Pueblo, Colorado; and Archbishopp Thomas Wenski.Archbishop Thomas Wenski introduces the last of four Christmas concerts given by the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir, at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.Father Emanuele De Nigris, rector of Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary, speaks before the start of the last of four Christmas concerts given by the seminary's choir, at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.Father James Arriola, parochial vicar at Mother of Christ, directs the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir at the last of their four Christmas concerts, at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.Trumpet, tuba and drums were among the instruments featured in the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir's last of four Christmas concerts, at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.The 28-member Redemptoris Mater seminary choir perform the last of four Christmas concerts at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.The 28-member Redemptoris Mater seminary choir perform the last of four Christmas concerts at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.A seminarian plays the guitar, one of the instruments featured in the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir's last of four Christmas concerts, at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.A seminarian plays the tuba, one of the instruments featured in the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir's last of four Christmas concerts, at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.the last of four Christmas concerts at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.The 28-member Redemptoris Mater seminary choir perform the last of four Christmas concerts at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.A seminarian gives a brief catechesis about an upcoming song at the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir's last of four Christmas concerts, performed at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.A seminarian gives a brief catechesis about an upcoming song at the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir's last of four Christmas concerts, performed at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.The 28-member Redemptoris Mater seminary choir perform the last of four Christmas concerts at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.A seminarian plays the bells, one of the instruments featured in the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir's last of four Christmas concerts, performed at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.A seminarian plays the drums, one of the instruments featured in the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir's last of four Christmas concerts, performed at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.Father James Arriola, parochial vicar at Mother of Christ in Miami, directs the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir as Father Emanuele De Nigris, seminary rector, seated at center, and Father Ivan Rodriguez, Our Lady of the Lakes pastor, listen alongside parishioners at the Miami Lakes church, Dec. 22, 2023.A seminarian performs a solo at the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir's last of four Christmas concerts, performed at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.Father Cesar Betancourt, parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Lakes and a former seminary choir member, enjoys the last of four Christmas concerts given by Redemptoris Mater seminarians at the Miami Lakes church, Dec. 22, 2023.A guest conductor takes over for the final medley at the last of the Redemptoris Mater seminarians' four Christmas concerts, performed at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.Two guest conductors bearing light sabers emulate choir director Father James Arriola during the final medley at the last of the Redemptoris Mater seminarians' four Christmas concerts, performed at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.Father Ivan Rodriguez, pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes, standing amid the Redemptoris Seminary choir, thanks his parishioners and the seminarians at the conclusion of the last of their four Christmas concerts, Dec. 22, 2023.Standing in their midst, Archbishop Thomas Wenski speaks at the conclusion of the last of four Christmas concerts given by the Redemptoris Mater seminary choir, at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.Posing for a final picture, Archbishop Thomas Wenski stands alongside Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid, Bishop Fernando Isern and Redemptoris Mater seminary staff at the conclusion of the last of four Christmas concerts given by the seminary choir, at Our Lady of the Lakes, Miami Lakes, Dec. 22, 2023.
Photography: ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC