2026-03-19


Church gives thanks for jubilarians

Mar 19, 2026 ORLANDO | Eight priests currently serving or who have served in the Diocese of Orlando are celebrating their jubilee anniversaries. Since they arrived at the diocese, they’ve spent their lives bringing God’s love and joy to His people. In this issue, the Florida Catholic shares brief biographies of the lifelong vocations to the priesthood of…

Bishop’s Letter: Jesus thirsts for us to return to God

Mar 19, 2026 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Jesus’ question to Martha “Do you believe this?” is the crux of our faith journey this Lenten season. Martha’s response was “Yes,” a fiat to the realization of Jesus’ true identity and now her understanding of the fulfillment of her pilgrimage in faith. She is transfigured by this assent,…

Mary’s Peace Garden brings joy to Prince of Peace

Mar 19, 2026 ORMOND BEACH  |  “Prince of Peace, you don’t look a day over 60,” exclaimed Bishop John Noonan as he greeted the congregation at Prince of Peace Parish March 15. Bishop Noonan celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation at the Mass, followed by the blessing of Mary’s Peace Garden, and a diamond jubilee luncheon commemorating Prince of…