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 that attracted many multi-ethnic families. Early Masses were held in the cafeteria of the Frank C. Martin public school until the church was dedicated in 1962 — parishioners often came by after work, donating their time and expertise to the building.

Through the 1960s and 1970s, parishioners remained steadfast in faith and to each other. Caribbean West Indian families from Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago and Guyana soon became the heart of the parish. After Hurricane Andrew brought catastrophic damage, we rebuilt — buildings and families alike.

Today our community serves many cultures through 37 outreach ministries.