Fr. Rafael Capo

Blessed to celebrate Professor Richard Raleigh’s Funeral Mass with former STU President Fr. Pat O’Neill and generations of alumni, from the Augustinians’ arrival in Miami, through Biscayne College, to today’s @StThomasUniv. United in faith, gratitude, and our Augustinian heritage. Rest in peace!

Pumped to find the powerful words of St. Paul to the Philippians at the gym wall! “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13 Train hard. Stay disciplined. Draw strength from Christ! Stay strong in body, mind, and spirit! Fit for the Kingdom!

Blessed to keynote the 2026 Imperial Valley Guadalupe Conference in the @DioceseSanDiego. Grateful to Bishop Pulido and all for their warm welcome. May Our Lady of Guadalupe lead us to Christ and send us forth on mission, as she did with St. Juan Diego!

Blessed to celebrate Mass at the Marian Shrine in Broc, Switzerland, together with so many friends from the Pontifical Swiss Guard, on ocassion of former guard Didier Granjean’s ordination as a deacon and my 30th priestly anniversary!

So blessed to join my friend and brother former Swiss Guard Didier Grandjean for his ordination to the Diaconate surrounded by our family of the Pontifical Swiss Guard.

“I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.” (Ps 116:13) Every time the priest lifts the Chalice, he contemplates the mystery of a God who pours Himself out in love for us. Humbled to hold Christ’s sacrifice in his hands, words give way to wonder, gratitude, and adoration.

“Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” (Rom 12:1) Every rep, every sacrifice, every act of discipline can glorify God. Train with purpose. Grind with humility. Use your strength to serve others. Body, mind, and spirit. Fit for the Kingdom! 💪🏼⚔️🙏🏼

What an amazing Homecoming at @StThomasUniv! Grateful for our Bobcat family, alumni, students, faculty & staff! Congrats to all our athletes, especially @STU_Football for a dominant victory! Special shoutout to our 1996 Baseball alumni and Homecoming royalty! Go Bobcats!

“All discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.” (Hebrews 12:11) Stay Fit for the Kingdom!

What an honor to join Fr. Jack Butler, SJ, for his inauguration as the 26th president of @BostonCollege! A friend, colleague, and @StThomasUniv alum, Fr. Jack embodies the Catholic and Jesuit educational mission. Prayers and best wishes as he begins this new chapter. AMDG!

United in prayers for our Holy Father, Pope Leo! May God grant him healing and strength to lead the Church!

A Prayer for Pope Leo XIV as he undergoes surgery: – Lord Jesus, Good Shepherd, we thank you for Pope Leo to whom You have entrusted the loving care of Your sheep. Grant your guidance and blessing to the medical staff entrusted with his care and good health, swift recovery and peace to our Holy Father, Pope Leo. Amen.

My heart overflows with gratitude! OWhat a blessing to celebrate 30 years of priesthood at @StThomasUniv this Sunday, surrounded by family, brother priests, and so many dear friends! Thank you for 30 years of love, friendship, and prayers! It has all been GRACE! Deo gratias!

30 years of priesthood! The heart of priesthood is to stand at the altar “In persona Christi,” allowing Christ to use my hands, my voice, my life to feed His people. Thirty years ago, I thought I was giving God my life. He gave me far more than I imagined! My answer is still YES! Deo gratias!

Excited to welcome thr University Credit Union to @StThomasUniv! A new partnership to promote financial wellness, empower our students, and strengthen our university community. New chapter, new partnerships, new opportunities! Together, we #BeGiant!

Thank you, @mdcpresident Madeline Pumariega, for your hospitality and leadership! Grateful to join the @beaconcouncil Academic Leaders Council including @BarryUPresident Mike Allen, Miami Gardens University President McCormick of @FLMemorialUniv, @MiamiSupt Rafael Villalobos, and other academic leaders. @StThomasUniv is proud to be part of this important initiative, strengthening the bridge between education, industry, and Miami’s talent pipeline.