2026-03-26
Sacred Oils in the Catholic Church: Origins, uses and significance
Mar 26, 2026 ORLANDO | On March 30, Bishop John Noonan will bless the sacred Chrism, Oil of Catechumens, and Oil of the Sick at the annual Chrism Mass. The oils will be used throughout the year when celebrating the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders (for bishops and priests). The following article…
Revamped program brings vocations into ‘focus’
Mar 26, 2026 ORLANDO | “God is going to invite you say yes to Him in some sort of way. This is what we call a vocation” Father Zachary Parker said as he greeted sixth-graders from six Catholic schools at the diocese’s annual Focus 11 event at Holy Family Parish in Orlando. It was the first Focus 11…