Oct 2, 2025 ORLANDO | Police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and other first responders gathered at St. James Cathedral for a standing-room-only Blue Mass. The Mass traditionally recognizes first responders on the feast day of the archangels, Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Coming out to display an enormous American flag were teams with two firetrucks, while the…

Oct 2, 2025 Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Our cry all our days is like the apostlefs, as they ask Jesus to “increase our faith.” We ask for God’s blessings to us and moan like the Israelites to God when things don’t go our way. When we pray to God to increase our faith, we are also…

Oct 2, 2025 ST. CLOUD | At Magnify of Central Florida, they understand meaningful work is more than a paycheck. It’s a pathway to confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. To do this, Magnify’s on-the-job training program connects individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to real-world opportunities that match their interests and strengths. One inspiring example is…

Oct 2, 2025 ROCKLEDGE | Three new fraternities at St. Mary Parish in Rockledge began the journey through St. Michael’s Lent, offered through Exodus 90, a program designed to lead men to grow spiritually through practices of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. St. Michael’s Lent is a 40-day spiritual exercise begun by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th…

Sep 18, 2025 VIERA  |  It was standing room only in the Brevard County Commissioners’ chambers Sept. 11, 2001. That’s when St. John the Evangelist Parish celebrated its first Mass to meet the needs of Catholics in the new, burgeoning community of Viera. Bishop Norbert Dorsey asked the Congregation of Holy Cross Fathers to serve the community and…

Sep 18, 2025 My Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The psalmist prays, “Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor.” This is not according to our culture, is it? For the accumulation of wealth is something that is admired and desired. Our culture boasts stockpiling whatever we are able to ensure our earthly comforts for all our…

Sep 18, 2025 LAKE MARY  |  Lee Corso is a household name, but not many know he’s been a Lake Mary resident for decades and credits his Catholic faith to, not only his career success, but his family unity and almost 70-year marriage. To Corso, developing good football players was not enough. As a former athlete himself, he…