The Archdiocesan Office of Detention Ministry
Ordained to the permanent diaconate June 11, 2005, for the Archdiocese of Miami.
Member of Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish, Sweetwater.
Married for more than 40 years, father of one daughter and grandfather of three.
Former elementary school teacher and catechist in Argentina.
From St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, he obtained:
- Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, cum laude, May 2011.
- Master of Divinity, cum laude, December 2014.
- Currently a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology.
Deacon Farías is Director of Detention Ministry for the Archdiocese of Miami since 2006.
“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:9)
Blog Archive
Total records: 5
| Publish Date | Section | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Let's Talk Blog | Francis, the pope who led with his heart and not with power |
| 1/26/2026 | Let's Talk Blog | Between the altar and the arena: When politics becomes religion |
| 12/15/2025 | Let's Talk Blog | Hope behind the walls: Pope Leo XIV and the Jubilee of Prisoners |
| 8/14/2017 | Let's Talk Blog | When justice degrades dignity |
| 4/19/2010 | Let's Talk Blog | Why do we minister to those in prison? |
