Apr 25, 2024 ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan will ordain 18 men to the Order of Deacon, June 8. Although all have distinct experiences, characters and charisms, they are all well formed. The formation program, 15 years in the making, is as distinct as they are. When the 2022 National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of…

Apr 25, 2024 MELBOURNE | When 50 students clamored for a spot in Ascension Catholic School’s Chess Club, Lillie Switanek was surprised. Their interest and the fact the school is on the Space Coast prompted her to gather a committee of parents to explore ideas on how to provide more STEM activities for the students. One parent, Mercedes…

Apr 25, 2024 The 56th annual Orlando Diocese Council of Catholic Women convention featured Bishop John Noonan and Father Tim LaBo. Both touched upon the convention’s theme, “Transform Like Christ into a New Life.” Using the life cycle of the butterfly, the theme came to life through various talks. Bishop Noonan was the convention keynote speaker and presided…

Apr 18, 2024 BOCA RATON | Diocese of Orlando Deacons John Triolo and William Burns are one step closer to the priesthood, after their Ordination to the Diaconate, April 13, 2024. Held at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca Raton, the men were two of 10 seminarians from six Florida dioceses who committed themselves to a life of…

Apr 18, 2024 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Peace and Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you this Easter season. St. Peter is filled with the Spirit of the Lord, and we join him, recalling our Baptism, the flow of anointed waters blessing us to bear good fruit for the glory of God’s creation. We…

Apr 18, 2024 APOPKA | Almost 80 Catholic Charities of Central Florida volunteers from different parts of the Diocese of Orlando were recognized April 13, 2024, for their dedication and hard work toward helping those in need. The volunteers served in various ministries such as Agape Mission Markets, Clinics, Family Stability, Comprehensive Refugee Services program, and Immigration and…