2025-10-09

Teens learn biblical lessons in finance
Oct 17, 2025 ST. CLOUD | When Sheila Maldonado and her husband began Compass, a biblical course in finance and stewardship, she never anticipated how valuable it would be for her twin teenage daughters. As the course progressed, she shared exercises with them. Now they are helping teach other young people through Spiritual Cents. “We enjoyed what they were…

Pet blessing celebrates care for creation
Oct 9, 2025 As you drive up to The Sanctuary at Lakota Farms, it’s hard to miss the simple 10-foot cross that stands in front of owner and animal lover, Bob McErlean’s ranch. To the right is a small statue of St. Francis. Both are clear signs that animals and creation are honored in this place. This is…

Parish collaboration helps mothers
Oct 9, 2025 KISSIMMEE | Catholics from three local parishes are teaming up to embrace mothers in need. The team dedicated to life and love can be found at Holy Redeemer, Kissimmee among a donation pile of formula, diapers and more. This is all part of Walking with Moms in Need, a program started five years ago by…

Renovated sanctuary blessed
Oct 9, 2025 Bishop John Noonan blessed renovations to the sanctuary of Holy Family Parish, Orlando, Sept. 27, 2025. The sanctuary facelift includes removal of outdated structures, addition of travertine stone, behind the altar, and more. A new tabernacle with the image of the sacred heart on the door graces the wall under the original stained glass depiction…

Celebrating Jubilee of Migrants and Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct 9, 2025 St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Altamonte Springs, celebrates the rich Hispanic Catholic faith traditions and saints in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct 15). On Oct. 4-5, the parish offered two days of prayer and celebrations with the theme “The Way of Hope” in solidarity with the universal Catholic Church. This same weekend Pope…