Who we are

Southwest Miami’s Christ the King parish has served as a beacon for racial harmony since its founding in the late 1950s in an area developed primarily for black veterans and which attracted many multi-ethnic families. The parish’s early Masses were held in the cafeteria of the Frank C. Martin public school until the dedication of a church structure in 1962. During the construction of the church, parishioners often came by after work, donating their time and expertise to the building.During the 1960s and 1970s, the parish struggled to overcome racial and cultural stresses, but parishioners remained steadfast in their faithfulness the church and to each other. Caribbean West Indian families immigrated from Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago, and Guyana and soon comprised the majority of parishioners and have been the predominant influence since.Hurricane Andrew brought catastrophic damage to parish buildings. While a large number of parishioners moved, church services resumed, and the parish rebuilt building and families.The community continues to serve many ethnic cultures through its 37 outreach ministries which embody its motto:

“Where love is international.”

That Christ the King members come together as one body working toward the Kingdom of God that is full of Peace, Love Justice and Unity, That all Christ the King ministries work together as one group whose primary focus is evangelization towards a deeper spirituality among all parishioners.

That Christ the King creates and embraces a vibrant Youth Group.