Meet the Blogger - Father Richard Vigoa

Father Richard J. Vigoa is a priest of the Archdiocese of Miami, currently serving as pastor of St. Augustine Church in Coral Gables and chaplain for UCatholic Campus Ministry at the University of Miami. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he serves as the director for worship and spiritual life for the Archdiocese.

Ordained to the priesthood in 2008, Father Vigoa previously served as priest secretary to the Archbishop of Miami. He holds a pontifical degree in pastoral theology with a focus on New Evangelization and is currently living in Rome while completing his doctorate at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum).

Upon his return from Rome, Father Vigoa hopes to continue teaching and forming future priests as an adjunct professor at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. His scholarly work and ministry are rooted in a passion for evangelization and deepening the Church’s spiritual life. Father Vigoa brings a wealth of pastoral and theological insight to his writing, offering reflections embodying the New Evangelization's spirit, challenging readers to encounter Christ in their daily lives.