Archdiocese of Miami

A heat advisory has been issued for Broward County, the Archdiocese of Miami, and Monroe County due to predicted triple-digit heat indices. Although high temperatures are expected to be in the low 90s, the heat index will reach into the triple digits from noon until 7 p.m., bringing potential storm chances to inland Broward and Miami-Dade areas.

The Archdiocese of Miami anticipates increased enrollment across its 65 Catholic schools in South Florida for the 2026-2027 school year, with about 37,000 students returning to class. To accommodate the growing student population and demand for education, schools are making investments, including expanding classrooms and renovating facilities; St. Theresa Catholic School is preparing for a major expansion with a new multipurpose center.

South Florida will be hot and hazy today with high temperatures reaching the low 90s, though heat indices could reach into the triple digits, prompting a heat advisory from noon until 7 p.m. The weather conditions are expected to keep South Florida mostly dry due to an ocean breeze bringing Saharan dust.

The Archbishop of Miami, Thomas Wenski, is urging the U.S. Senate to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians as their current status expires, affecting over 300,000 individuals and putting healthcare workers at risk of deportation. He advocates for Senate support of H.R. 1689, a bill passed by the House, to provide a three-year TPS extension and emphasizes immigration policies should balance justice and mercy.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) advocates in Doral are urging Congress to pass legislation to protect TPS recipients as Haitian work permits expire. The Archdiocese of Miami faces job losses due to federal changes, and advocates highlight fear of deportation and economic uncertainty among TPS holders.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided not to renew an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities, specifically ending funding for a shelter operated by the Archdiocese of Miami. This decision by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) will impact the care of migrant children.