Jun 1, 2023 ORLANDO | Three very different men, united by the same commitment to lead the people of God, became priests in the Order of Melchizedek, May 27, 2023, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. Father Ángel García, Father Zachary Parker and Father Edgar Serrano now look forward to sharing…

Jun 1, 2023 ORLANDO | As is tradition, deacons to be ordained to the Order of Priest celebrate vespers, the evening prior to ordination with their families, friends and guests. At this holy time of prayer, Bishop John Noonan blessed each of the then deacons’ chalices. Earlier that day, they shared the origin of their chalices with the…

Jun 1, 2023 PALM BAY | Parishioners celebrating Mass at Our Lady of Grace, Palm Bay exploded in applause when Bishop John Noonan installed Father Vilaire Philius as their new pastor, May 28, 2023. As many donned red for Pentecost Sunday, the diverse community welcomed the Holy Spirit with music - some sung by the Haitian choir in…

Jun 1, 2023 MELBOURNE | Eva S. is a model of Eucharistic living. The recent graduate of Melbourne Central Catholic High School, serves her parish and community, sharing God’s love through all she does. As an Edge leader, a youth ministry providing a safe place for young people to explore their faith and experience Jesus in a personal…

Jun 1, 2023 NEW SMYRNA BEACH | Class got a little fishy for middle school students at Sacred Heart Catholic School in New Smyrna Beach, as they participated in a yearlong, hands-on lesson in aquaponics. Aquaponics is a self-sustainable garden system that uses tubes and pumps to circulate wastewater from fish to plants. The plants draw nutrients from…