2023-12-15


New pastor installed at Good Shepherd

Dec 14, 2023 ORLANDO | The community of Good Shepherd Parish in Orlando received a new shepherd at the installation of Missionary of La Salette Father Andrews Kollannoor as their pastor Dec. 3, 2023. Bishop John Noonan joined associate priests and deacons and a grateful congregation to formalize Father Kollannoor's appointment. “On this first day of Advent as we…

Greccio: 800 years of the Nativity scene

Dec 14, 2023 ORLANDO | Francesco Bernardone, son of a wealthy merchant in Assisi, was born in 1181. He was an outgoing and popular young man, enjoying an active social life with his friends. He eventually began a journey of discernment and conversion about the meaning of his life. Francis eventually renounced his inheritance and gave himself over…

Shouts for joy on feast of the Immaculate Conception

Dec 14, 2023 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | On Dec. 7, 2023, the community surrounding St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Altamonte Springs may have noticed an unusual commotion coming from the church. The rattle of nearly 300 noisemakers and the joyous shouts of parishioners filled the air as the community celebrated the vigil of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception…

Guadalupe Caravan has new destination

Dec 11, 2023 ORLANDO | In its third year running, Caravana Guadalupana: Our Way to Jesus, makes its pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Dec. 10. The caravan of cars from more than 20 parishes began small during the COVID pandemic and has expanded, requiring more space for…