Bishop to priests: Seek fidelity that generates a future

ORLANDO | “He who tries to find his priestly identity by soul-searching and introspective will fail.”

Bishop John Noonan’s pointed words accentuated his strong message to the priests, deacons, seminarians and the faithful present at Chrism Mass at Holy Family …

2026 Chrism Mass

March 30, 2026

Pope Leo XIV wrote the Apostolic Letter, “A Fidelity that Generates the Future,” to priests just before Christmas last year. Each chapter begin with the word Fidelity. “Fidelity and service” “Fidelity and fraternity” “Fidelity and synodality” “Fidelity …

Revamped program brings vocations into ‘focus’

ORLANDO  | “God is going to invite you say yes to Him in some sort of way. This is what we call a vocation” Father Zachary Parker said as he greeted sixth-graders from six Catholic schools at the diocese’s annual

Permanent deacon: A cleric who leads a lay life

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ORLANDO  |  Many Catholic deacons have this common experience: As they greet people after Sunday Mass, a congregant might smile and wave as they

Persistent calls lead seminarians to lives of service

BOCA RATON | Diocese of Orlando Deacons John Triolo and William Burns are one step closer to the priesthood, after their Ordination to the Diaconate, April 13, 2024.

Held at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca Raton, the men …

Discernment for Women

Women’s Vocational Interest Retreat

Do you feel the Lord speaking to your heart?…trying to get your attention?
Do you feel that you have a “missionary heart” to follow the Lord wherever He may call you?
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New ‘pre-seminary’ for priests develops stronger shepherds

ORLANDO | Calling all young men who feel called by Christ. There’s a new plan to prepare you for priesthood and it starts with “pre-seminary” — one year, no degree-seeking, just you, God and other disciples working together to discern …

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Discernment for Women

Women’s Vocational Interest Retreat

Do you feel the Lord speaking to your heart?…trying to get your attention?
Do you feel that you have a “missionary heart” to follow the Lord wherever He may call you?
Do you have a universal …