Jul 28, 2022 MELBOURNE | Xander can barely hear. He relies on American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. This year, for the first time, Ascension Parish in Melbourne is committed to making this vacation bible school different. Rather than simply adding gestures to songs and responses, attendees would learn sign language, to be more inclusive. Xander’s language story…

Jul 28, 2022 “The Lord will complete what He has done for me; Your kindness, O Lord, endures forever; foresake not the work of Your hands.” (Psalm 138:8) My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Our Holy Father declared July 24 as the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.  Pope Francis has been speaking with us about the…

Jul 28, 2022 ORLANDO | A statue of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo) made its grand entrance at the doors of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe on July 24, 2022 as hundreds of Filipinos throughout Florida gathered to honor their beloved patroness. Father Kenny Aquino, who leads the…

Jul 28, 2022 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | A perfect day to honor St. Mary Magdalen, clergy and parishioners alike gathered in St. Mary Magdalen Parish’s new labyrinth prayer garden for its blessing and dedication July 24. Although the saint’s feast day fell on July 22, the parish celebrated and recognized her at all weekend Masses concluding with the garden…