Lawyers renew oath at Red Mass

ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan presided over the celebration of the Red Mass, praying over almost 100 lawyers and members of the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Central Florida, including judges, attorneys, and all members of the legal profession.

Reaffirming their …

Girls Weightlifting launches first Iron Catholic Classic

ORLANDO | It took Bishop Moore High School Coach Michael Geelan two years to make his dream of launching a Girls Weightlifting tournament for Catholic schools in the state a reality. On November 16, 2024 – the feast of St. …

Religious Communities of Men

List of Religious Communities of Men

Religious Communities of Men
  • Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I.)
  • Congregation of the Holy Cross (C.S.C./Holy Cross Fathers)
  • Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) (C.Ss.R.)
  • Legionaries of Christ (LC)
  • Missionaries of Compassion St. Mary’s

Diocese honors religious jubilarians

Each year the Diocese of Orlando honors its religious jubilarians. Once again, the sisters we honor demonstrate the true nature of God’s calling in its boundless diversity of gifts. They are models of living “through, with and in God’s love.” …

Culture of Life Conference carries Marian theme

ORLANDO  |  The 37th annual Culture of Life Conference is just one month away, Oct. 18-19. With the Marian theme, “May it be done to me according to your word,” from Lk 1:38, conference speakers will be a source of …

Trip to St. Luke’s Medical Clinic saves woman’s life

EUSTIS | Being diagnosed with one type of cancer is distressing. Being diagnosed with two while without insurance and far away from home could be too overwhelming.

When a woman faced that situation, it was St. Luke’s Medical clinic, run …

Volunteers feed more than a million

ORLANDO | A sea of white hairnets covered much of the Central Florida Fairgrounds hall Aug. 24, 2024, as more than 2,000 volunteers prepared meals for the hungry. Catholic Charities of Central Florida staff and volunteers joined Light Orlando in …

Ordination to the Priesthood – 2024

I welcome you to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. We are here today in thanksgiving to God for our brothers, Deacon Michael Batista and Deacon Phillip Mills who are to be ordained to …

Athletes learn the power of unity

ORLANDO | When Bishop Moore and Morning Star Catholic school athletes combined their love of sports and respect for one another, they displayed a hallmark of the Catholic faith — all are one in the Body of Christ.

Typically competing …

Future deacons ready to serve the Lord, faithful

ORLANDO | On June 8, 2024, Bishop John Noonan will ordain 18 men to the Permanent Diaconate. In formation for the past five years after one discernment year, they are prepared to enter a life of diakonia or service to …