Agustin Roman Obituary

Agustín Román, the beloved emeritus auxiliary bishop of Miami who was considered the spiritual leader of South Florida's Cuban exile community, died Wednesday night of a heart attack. He was 83.

Published by Sun-Sentinel from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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May God bless your family. My prayers are with Ileana and all her family. I miss you

Aixa Martinez-Kydd

June 11, 2013

More than a great patriot for his native Cuba, he was a great catholic and a good priest. I am not Cuban, and because Our Lady, and Father Roman, I always feel wecomed in The Hermita de la Caridad.

Myriam

November 20, 2012

May God be with us all and bring comfort and peace through this difficult time. He promises us at Isaiah 61:2, 25:8 "he will actually do away with death forever...will certainly wipe the tears from all faces."

S. Baptiste

May 23, 2012

So sadden to hear of the passing of such great man. He was our pastor in the Espíritu Santo parish in Temuco, Chile... he will forever be my dearest "Padre Roman." I hope one day I'm blessed to see him again...

Ximena de la Cruz

May 7, 2012

Rosa Parrilla

April 23, 2012

God has a new Angel and we lost our spiritual leader. But I have confidence that he will be guiding us as always. May the Lord bless him and keep it close to him.
Former C E C student

Richard Echeverria

April 22, 2012

I want to thank everyone who has sent your condolences for the Roman family. From his family the Martinez & Roman family's.

ileana martinez

April 21, 2012

God bless u

Bethsaida Affaui

April 20, 2012

maria

April 20, 2012

With Deepest Sympathy may you feel his loving spirit near you his Blessing.
Amen

Carmen Garcia

April 18, 2012

Alice Guckian

April 17, 2012

An extraordinary perosn, a real light to the church and the world, may his messages of love and hope live beyond him

Lisette Rodriguez

April 16, 2012

Thank you, Bishop Roman, for serving Jesus and his flock so well. May many more follow in your footsteps and serve the Lord!

Steve Kujawa

April 16, 2012

A wonderful man....a living saint. I had the privilege of working with him in the late 80s and 90s on refugee matters....and I always felt that he cared for each person, me included, very personally. I feel the loss. rest in peace.

Bob Boyer

April 16, 2012

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall see God. Peace be to the family of this kind and gentle man. Psalm 71:1-6

Rex J Ford

April 16, 2012

May the Almighty God welcome you with open arms to enjoy eternity with Him.

Henryk Zaleski

April 15, 2012

Bishop Roman was a true servant of God
A Prayerful wish that God may grant you the Blessings of his love and care.
We missed you you be his care.
Amen

Carmen Garcia

April 15, 2012

cesar ochoa

April 15, 2012

Aunque no soy catòlica siempre escuchaba y miraba a el señor Roman por su carisma y dedicacion a ayudar con palabras de aliento en tiempo de tanta necesidad espiritual!!

Sunny Pèrez

April 14, 2012

Bishop Roman was a true servant of God. He will be missed. I'm sure he's with His Holiness, John Paul II...another true servant of God. I grew up in Florida and my life was richer for having known him. Descansa en paz, Padre Roman.

Lili Cowley Mitchell

April 14, 2012

In the midst of all the scandals that have tainted the Catholic Church in recent years, it is priests like Arcbishop Roman who in their humility and quiet leaderhsip stand tall, a beacon to humanity and an example to all.

Octavio Hernandez

Octavio Hernandez

April 14, 2012

The one word to describe Bishop Roman was "Piety" - without doubt, he had to be the holiest of men I have ever had the good fortune to meet and befriend over 30 years ago. I used to kid him that I was president of his Anglo Fan Club and he would just smile. Although he knew my name, he called me "Christo Rey" because Christ the King was my parish and I would laugh. He was the finest example for any Priest or Bishop. My spiritual life was enhanced by just knowing him - May he rest in peace and enjoy the pleasure of being with our Lord.

Rosi Schuhmacher

April 14, 2012

WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE ROMAN FAMILY,FRIENDS,&ALL WHO KNEW BISHOP ROMAN.

KEN&MARY O'DANIEL

April 14, 2012

que dios lo bendiga, un verdadero heroe de la comunidad cubana

arnaldo cal

April 14, 2012

Gracias, Señor, por el regalo que nos diste en Mons. Agustín Román, modelo de pastor orante, apostólico, pobre, humilde, servicial, evangélico, mariano. Gracias por el aliento que me dio en mi servicio a las vocaciones. Hoy, que celebro 44 años de sacerdocio, concédeme aprender de él y sigue regalándonos pastores como él.
José Alberto Moreno, Sch.P. - SEPI.

Jose Alberto Moreno

April 14, 2012

I didn't know Bishop Roman...but he sounds like a saint. May he enjoy his reward with the Lord. Rest in Peace Agustin, AMEN!

Kirk

April 14, 2012

The hostage taking by Cuban inmates in the Oakdale (LA) prison was defused and ended after Bishop Roman, another Cuban, appealed to the prisoners' sense of humanity. "These officers are your brothers" he said. "They have wives and children. Let them go." In five minutes it was over.

Bishop Roman and I became and remained friends ever since. Rest in peace, Servant of Christ.

+Jude Speyrer

April 14, 2012

sorry for the passing of Bishop Roman who went home to God and earned his reward,God Bless him.

dorothy sheehanF

April 13, 2012

May the angels come to meet you, may they take you to Paradise! May our Beautiful Mother, Mary, the Holy Mother of God embrace you and bring you to her Son, Jesus. May the Holy Trinity welcome you into the Kingdom where They have prepared a place for you. O servant of God, rejoice for you are going to your God!

Beatriz Hernandez

April 13, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the Roman family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

April 13, 2012

Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the Kingdon that has been prepared for you.

May your family and many friends be consoled by all of our heartfelt prayers for the repose of your dear soul.

April 13, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 13, 2012

May God grant him eternal rest and bring comfort to all in this very sad day. He will never be forgotten. May the peace of the Lord be with Him and in our hearts.
With our sincere sympathy for this great loss.

Maria Conchita Cadiz Klemack-McGraw and Family

Maria Cadiz

April 13, 2012

And a former Piarist Father expresses his sorrow at the loss of a very humble man and saintly Bishop.
Monsignor Michael Patrick Aloysius Flanagan

April 13, 2012

My sincere condolences to the friends and family of Bishop Roman. He was a Blessed person and meant a lot to our family. My late aunt who preceeded him will be welcoming him in Heaven!
Carmen Cummings (Florida)

April 13, 2012

May the eternal light shine upon him....

James Willner

April 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your lost. May you and your family rely on God in this time if grief.

April 13, 2012

My condolences to the family. May the GOD
of tender mercies bring you peace.

April 13, 2012

My sincere condolences to our adorable bishop Roman. May the hope of Paradise with the prospect of living forever bring peace and comfort to you.

Beth

April 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mr. Roman's passing. May the relatives be comforted by the God of all comfort. Romans15:33

April 13, 2012

May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you on your Magnificent Journey to Heaven R.I.P. Father Roman...

The Mendez's

April 13, 2012

We remember Bishop Roman with many fond memories. Neftali and LUCY ORTIZ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Immokalee, Fl. Que El Senor lo tenga en el reino del cielo.

Neftali Y Lucy Ortiz

April 13, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Bert and Kathy Figueredo

April 13, 2012

The Piarist Fathers community of Martin, KY expresses its deepest condolences and has remembered Bishop Roman in our prayers and Masses today.

Rev. David Powers, Sch.P.

April 13, 2012

I have many memories of Bishop Roman
when I ministered in the Archdiocese of Miami. He was a very spiritual man who reflected the love of Christ by his kind
way of treating other people. He served
the people of God for many years both in Cuba and in Florida.I will remember him when I offer Mass. Peace in Christ,
Father Vince Sheehy
Our Lady of Lourdes
Venice, Florida

April 12, 2012

To the Family of Bp. Roman:
Please accecpt me deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved, Agustin, who has meant so much to so many in South Florida including myself from the Diocese of St. Augustine, Fla. He will be missed but always remembered for his good works which go with him! God bless you all! Requiescat in pace!

Fr. James E. O'Neal

April 12, 2012

Rest in Peace

Scott Chamberland

April 12, 2012

May Jehovah comfort you all during this time of deep sorrow.

M. jones

April 12, 2012

May the love of God and prayers
On peaceful journey.
Amen

Milagros Morales

April 12, 2012

TO AGUSTIN ROMAN FAMILY,I EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL TIME,PLEASE FIND COMFORT AT DANIEL 12;2,3.AW.HOUSTON,TX.

April 12, 2012

Special Angels of Christ
May the love God and prayers
On peaceful journey
Amen

Carmen Garcia

April 12, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Also may God's strength help you to be made strong. Psalms 121.

Sincerely,

L Jones

MD

April 12, 2012

MercyMercy
Angels of Christ~
Our sentiments
in prayers & sadness
rest well in the serene
peaceful journey'
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Victoria VZj

April 12, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Linda Christian

April 12, 2012

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