Military chaplains share ministry of presence

ORLANDO  |   The moniker of “Soldiers of Christ” is sometimes used for priests. It is especially fitting for priests who bring Christ to soldiers.

According to a report offered by the Orange County (Calif.) Catholic, fewer than 200 active-duty Catholic

Priest leads FIT students to serve in the DR

MELBOURNE  |  The accident happened on a Texas highway. A deadly crash claimed one life, injured many others, while leaving one passenger with only a few bruises. That passenger, Randall Meissen, recalled the experience as a “shocking thing that sears

Consecrated virgin becomes new bride of Christ

OVIEDO  |  Isabella Vella admitted she always felt like a square peg trying to fit a round hole. She had childhood dreams of getting married and having a family, but that never came together for her.

Over 10 years, her

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. …

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 …