Jul 30, 2026 ORLANDO | After years of planning, Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCF) opened its long-awaited St. Joseph Agape Mission Market in east Orlando July 28, 2026. Located on the campus of St. Joseph Parish, Father Benjamin Lehnertz, pastor, blessed the building before grateful guests. As one of the fastest growing regions in Central Florida, east…

Jul 30, 2026 DAYTONA BEACH | One month after earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, parishioners from the Basilica of St. Paul in Daytona Beach and beyond gathered to pray for victims, survivors and the country. On July 24, 2026, more than 100 people prayed before the Blessed Sacrament, lit candles and participated in the celebration of Mass. César Altamar…

Jul 30, 2026 ORLANDO | The Filipino Catholic community of Central Florida filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe for the 400th anniversary of Our Lady of Antipolo July 26, 2026. The annual celebration highlights traditional cultural elements, music, and the community’s devotion to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. The…

Jul 30, 2026 ORLANDO | Every summer, seminarians are assigned new ways to explore practical priesthood, from working in a parish and ministering to individuals with disabilities or completing language immersion programs and 30-day discernment retreats. These experiences expose them to the diverse roles and people they will serve. [caption id="attachment_366344" align="alignright" width="300"] Transitional Deacon Chuan Trinh during…

Jul 30, 2026 In 2025, Florida carried out more executions than at any time in its history, and in recent years it has enacted legislation that broadened the use of the death penalty, including lowering the jury vote required to recommend a death sentence and expanding the crimes eligible for capital punishment. These developments warrant renewed public reflection…