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…

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,…

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…

Mar 13, 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. Over the next two issues, brief biographies will be shared of their lifelong vocations to the priesthood.…

Mar 13, 2026 PORT ORANGE  |  It took only 55 minutes to serve 19,000 pounds of food to 296 families in need. These staggering numbers illustrate the incredible success of the latest mobile food distribution at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Port Orange. At the center of the action is Juan Vega, director of food ministries for…