Nov 6, 2025 WINTER PARK  | Chef Gilbert Rodriguez has elevated the dining experience at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center and is setting a new standard for guests. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in San Francisco, he recalled, “I’ve been cooking since I was 10 years old.” His mother, Rafaela, was a dietary specialist and he used…

Nov 6, 2025 ORLANDO  | Adrian and Mary Ann Zaccardi are not used to asking for help. After an unfortunate series of events, the elderly couple turned to Catholic Charities of Central Florida and the team came to their rescue. It started in September when their car needed some unexpected repairs. Then it broke down again, leaving them…

Nov 6, 2025 CASSELBERRY  | The care and compassion of parishioners from Nativity Parish in Longwood facilitated the purchase of 34 hospital beds for Pathways to Care, a non-profit assisted living facility for homeless persons recovering after illness or surgery. Members of the Advocacy and Social Action Ministry and Nativity parishioners raised funds for Pathways because of the…

Nov 6, 2025 ORLANDO  |  The lines at Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s eight pantry locations is growing. As the government shutdown continues and the added strain of frozen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds affect families, more families are reaching out to the agency to fill the gap. Deacon Gary Tester, president of Catholic Charities, recently asked…