Nov 17, 2021 LAKELAND | When Dan and Margaret McGowan, religion teachers at Santa Fe Catholic High School, learned two of their students were struggling with homelessness, the long-time members of PEACE (Polk Ecumenical Action Council for Empowerment) urged them to share their stories in the hopes of advocating for an increase in affordable housing in Polk County.…

Nov 17, 2021 ORLANDO | Learning English is a key to survival and stability in the U.S. Since 2016, Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Comprehensive Refugee Services has offered English classes to those arriving as refugees or asylees, seeking a life of peace, freedom and safety. During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, classes went completely online.…

Nov 17, 2021 WINTER PARK | | A true lover of God and country, Father Adam Marchese, parochial vicar of St. Margaret Mary Parish, is now also a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves. Lt. Col. Jeff Harvey, a parishioner of the Winter Park parish, promoted Father Marchese and spoke of the great weight Army chaplains carry during…

Nov 17, 2021 MELBOURNE | Teens at Melbourne Central Catholic (MCC) are winning big with the new PIT (Peer Inclusion Team) Crew program. Students are paired up, and just like some NASCAR drivers, drafting off one another for success. The goal of PIT Crew is to make sure all students make the grade and feel welcome, especially students…

Nov 17, 2021 ORLANDO | Few dioceses in the United States have a Sisters’ Council, a coalition of religious sisters from all orders within their dioceses, that gather to celebrate and support one another. This year, the Diocese of Orlando Sisters Council rejoices over 50 years of love and fellowship. In a letter to the “Sisters of Consecrated…