Feb 5, 2026 ORLANDO  | Amidst the unprecedented foster care crisis, Catholic churches around the United States are joining forces with CarePortal, an organization dedicated to connection and helping children and families by building relationships with them. In the Diocese of Orlando, St. John the Evangelist in Viera and Our Lady of Lourdes in Daytona Beach served more…

Feb 5, 2026 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, From the Scripture of the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 8, the prophet Isaiah speaks to us as Jesus also speaks to us, “your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” (Mt 5:16). In due time, on Wednesday,…

Jan 30, 2026 ORLANDO  |  “Are there any Filipinos here?” It was a question Bishop John Noonan said in jest as he stood upon the altar of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando Jan. 25, 2026. And the query was met with laughter from 1,700 Filipinos gathered in the pews,…

Jan 30, 2026 ORLANDO  |  Lisa Lopez, an active parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena in Kissimmee, arrived at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe to receive Jesus’ healing in the Sacrament of Penance, but felt called to stay longer once she learned of the annual Mass for Life. “I’m very involved…