2023-04-21


Catholic Charities helps couple after Hurricane Ian

Apr 20, 2023 ORLANDO | James and Phyllis Marsteller weathered many hurricanes in their more than 80 years of life, but none like Hurricane Ian. Living in Naples Land Yacht Harbor, close to a canal and just one mile from the coast, the couple planned to evacuate because of heavy winds set to slice right through the city.…

Camp promotes career confidence

Apr 20, 2023 ORLANDO | Rey strolls down the halls of Loews Sapphire Falls Resort confidently as other camp participants follow. This is his second Career Camp. The hotel staff says “hello,” cheerfully welcoming him back. One says, “Oh, Rey’s here. It’s all going to be fine.” This is Magnify of Central Florida’s Career Camp, a program that…

Bells ring for the unborn

Apr 20, 2023 BARTOW | Every day at 3:15 p.m., right after the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the parish bells ring at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Bartow, a call to prayer for the unborn. It’s part of a commitment made two years ago by Salvatorian Father Eugeniusz Grytner, pastor. In 2021, after seeing Pope Francis bless a beautiful…

Young refugees meet NBA star

Apr 20, 2023 ORLANDO | Four young refugees, two from Sudan and two from Congo who work with Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Comprehensive Refugee Services, were invited to meet Bol Bol, Orlando Magic star and former refugee from South Sudan. Bol Bol is son of the late Manute Bol who dedicated much of his life to helping…