Nov 6, 2025 WINTER PARK  | Chef Gilbert Rodriguez has elevated the dining experience at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center and is setting a new standard for guests. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in San Francisco, he recalled, “I’ve been cooking since I was 10 years old.” His mother, Rafaela, was a dietary specialist and he used…

Nov 6, 2025 ORLANDO  | Adrian and Mary Ann Zaccardi are not used to asking for help. After an unfortunate series of events, the elderly couple turned to Catholic Charities of Central Florida and the team came to their rescue. It started in September when their car needed some unexpected repairs. Then it broke down again, leaving them…

Nov 6, 2025 CASSELBERRY  | The care and compassion of parishioners from Nativity Parish in Longwood facilitated the purchase of 34 hospital beds for Pathways to Care, a non-profit assisted living facility for homeless persons recovering after illness or surgery. Members of the Advocacy and Social Action Ministry and Nativity parishioners raised funds for Pathways because of the…

Nov 6, 2025 ORLANDO  |  The lines at Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s eight pantry locations is growing. As the government shutdown continues and the added strain of frozen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds affect families, more families are reaching out to the agency to fill the gap. Deacon Gary Tester, president of Catholic Charities, recently asked…

Nov 6, 2025 1,700 years of the Nicene Creed   ORLANDO | The Nicene Creed, forged in 325 A.D., remains a cornerstone of Christian belief. Yet, its legacy is as complex as it is enduring. As Pope Leo XIV marks the 1,700th anniversary with his upcoming trip to Turkey in November, voices in the Diocese of Orlando from…

Oct 30, 2025 Beloved Children of God: The Scripture readings for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, commonly known as All Souls Day, are rich in imagery professing God’s love for us. The Scripture describe God’s everlasting faith in each one of us and while we receive salvation, we are compelled to trust in God and to…

Oct 30, 2025 ORLANDO | As the solemnities of All Souls and All Saints approach, inevitably the question of spiritual warfare arises. Even the saints battled spiritual warfare. As Pope Francis once said, “There is no path of holiness without some sacrifice and without a spiritual battle.” So what is spiritual warfare? In his Angelus address of Sept.…