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Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Souckar serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, St. Thomas University. He is Pastor of Saint Andrew Parish in Coral Springs and holds the role of Adjutant Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Miami. His career intertwines canonical legal expertise with pastoral leadership, including roles as Chancellor and Archbishop's Secretary.
- Education:
- B.A. in Philosophy, Saint John Vianney College Seminary (1984)
- M. Theol. & M.Div., Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary (1988)
- J.C.L., The Catholic University of America (1994)
- J.C.D., Pontifical Gregorian University (2012)
His research focuses on canon law applications to pastoral challenges, particularly marriage law and Church governance. Recent work addresses sacramental reception for irregularly married individuals.
He has held judicial roles in multiple ecclesiastical tribunals and served as President of the Canon Law Society of America (2014–2017). Awards include recognition from Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
While no formal grant details are provided, his service on Archdiocesan councils (Finance Council, Presbyteral Council) indicates leadership in institutional governance.
Active in inter-eparchial legal collaborations, he contributes to the Melkite and Maronite Catholic Church tribunals as well as Roman Catholic canonical structures.
