A Sacred Place. A Shared Responsibility.
For over fifty years, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, La Ermita, has stood as a beacon of faith, hope, and identity.
Built by Cuban exiles in the 1960s, it became a place of healing and peace—where prayer replaced uncertainty and faith carried a people forward. Generations have gathered here to pray, give thanks, and find comfort.
For many, it is more than a Shrine—it is home.
Time and the coastal elements of Biscayne Bay have taken a serious toll on the Shrine. Without immediate restoration, we risk losing this sacred place.
In response, we have launched the Restoring Hope Campaign A comprehensive effort to preserve the Shrine:
• Structural repairs
• Exterior restoration
• Safety improvements
• Ongoing ministry
More than a project—a commitment to a sacred legacy.
Your support is an act of living faith—a love that preserves and builds hope. Together, we can ensure the Shrine remains a place of prayer, healing, and unity.
Join us in restoring this sacred home.
This is a defining moment. Help preserve the Shrine for generations to come—a place of faith, prayer, and hope. Be part of this sacred mission.
Grace Veloz
(786) 255-0953
gveloz@ermita.org
Thank you for helping preserve a place where faith lives and hope endures.
