Aug 14, 2026 SANFORD  |  Upon entering Pathways to New Hope’s commercial kitchen, the smell of sirloin steak and mushroom sauce, asparagus rolled in prosciutto, rosemary potatoes, and lemon garlic shrimp filled the air. The vanilla mousse dessert adorned with raspberries and blueberries, and the mozzarella/tomato salad were almost ready. This was the graduation day menu for six adults…

Aug 14, 2026 ORLANDO  |  More than 1,200 teachers, administrators and Catholic schools staff gathered Aug. 6, 2026, at the Rosen Centre to pray and celebrate the start of a new school year. Erika Wikstrom, superintendent and secretary for education, shared the theme for the year — “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” which is drawn from the title…

Aug 14, 2026 Students from 38 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Orlando began the school year Aug. 10, 2026. Teachers and administrators welcomed them onto campuses across nine counties. Opening day Masses included Bishop John Noonan’s celebration of Mass at Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Carrying forward the year’s theme of “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” named…

Aug 14, 2026 HAINES CITY  |  Bishop John Noonan joined Father Alfonso Cely, pastor of St. Ann Parish, for the blessing of two buildings renovated to better serve the Lord and His people. On Aug. 9, 2026, the congregation of St. Ann participated in the celebration of Mass, then followed Bishop Noonan, Father Cely, parochial vicar Father José Luis…