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Obituary: Manolo Reyes, 83

Cuban exile is remembered for his pioneer work as a Spanish language broadcaster and for volunteer efforts on behalf of the poor and exiled.

Published: 01.11.08

MIAMI | Family and countless friends gathered at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Miami Jan. 4 to celebrate the life of Manolo Reyes, a Cuban exile who hosted the first Spanish-language news program on local television and dedicated the better part of his life to serving the community. Read the full story HERE.

Obituary: Father Richard P. Scherer, 83

The former hospital chaplain who ministered at Holy Cross and Mercy hospitals was known as a ‘people priest’.

Published: 01.11.08

MIAMI | Those who worked with Father Richard P. Scherer remember him as a “people person” who loved serving as a hospital chaplain and whose ministry extended beyond the patients to include everyone on the hospital’s staff.

“He was loved by all,” said Sister Immaculate Moraglia, a Sister of St. Joseph who worked with Father Scherer at Mercy Hospital in Miami from his arrival there in 1975 until his retirement from active ministry in 1992. Read the full story HERE.

Archdiocese responds to new abuse allegation

Published: 01.11.08

The following statement was released Dec. 20, 2007, by the archdiocesan Communications Department, in response to a new lawsuit filed against the archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Miami has learned of an allegation of sexual abuse made against Father Donald Walk. Father Walk is a retired priest without faculties currently residing in Venice, Fla. A priest without faculties is restricted from being able to serve as a priest and cannot wear a clerical collar or clothes.

The archdiocese takes any allegation seriously and, as stated in our policy, we report the allegations to the State Attorney’s Office, start the process of healing and reconciliation for the alleged victim and accused, and present all the information to the Archdiocesan Review Board.

The Archdiocese of Miami once again asks if anyone has been a victim of sexual abuse by a member of the clergy or church personnel to come forward by contacting the archdiocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator at 1-866-802-2873, or contacting your local law enforcement department.

Concert kicks off ‘run for life’

Published: 01.11.08

A concert by Nashville recording artist Joe Hand will kick off the 20th annual Run for Life, a relay across Florida that raises funds each year for centers that help women in crisis pregnancies. The concert will take place Saturday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m., at Sacred Heart Parish, 106 S.E. First Drive, Homestead.

The annual run is sponsored by Homestead Knights of Columbus Council 4998. Runners will leave from Sacred Heart Parish Saturday, Feb. 2, 9:30 a.m., and complete the run Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Chapel of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine.

Archbishop John C. Favalora will celebrate Mass with the runners Saturday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m., at Holy Family Parish, 14500 N.E. 11 Ave., North Miami.

Donation for the concert is $20 per ticket.

For information and tickets call 305-257-4106 or e-mail jtkirk1701@comcast.net.

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Obituary: Manolo Reyes, 83

Obituary: Father Richard P. Scherer, 83

Archdiocese responds to new abuse allegation

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