Jul 10, 2026 DUNNELLON  |  St. John the Baptist Parish in Dunnellon gathered June 27, 2026, to celebrate the parish’s 50th anniversary. Father Ramon Bolatete, pastor, presided over the Mass with concelebrants and former pastors, Father Emmanuel Akalue and Father Robert Fucheck. A special papal blessing from Pope Leo XIV, presented by Missionary Sister of Faith Sister Roviesa Orias…

Jul 10, 2026 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: The days of summer are upon us. Summer for many signifies a time of rest, a time for family gatherings, a time to enjoy special moments. A particular scene or the smell of freshly cut grass or the moistness of the air can bring about a smile. Jesus tells…

Jul 10, 2026 ORLANDO  |  With hurricane season underway and summer storms constantly brewing, Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides disaster case management training for partners in and beyond the Diocese of Orlando. Between June 30 and July 1, 2026, attendees learned about resources available in case of a disaster, how to discern priorities, set up distribution sites,…

Jun 26, 2026 ORLANDO  |  A cross, music and Mass made a Eucharistic pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi and Orvieto life-changing for students from Bishop Moore High School. The group of 26 students and six chaperones traveled to Italy for 10 days in June, partaking in His Presence and discovering His universality. Father Anthony Aarons, Missionary of Mercy, led the…

Jun 26, 2026 ORLANDO  |  For 50 years, Steubenville Conferences have offered youth the opportunity to encounter the Lord through dynamic speakers, Eucharistic Adoration and camaraderie. Orlando youth got to experience the love God has for them firsthand June 19-21, as the conference focused on “being worthy” and reminded them their identity is in Christ. Leslie R. of St.…

Jun 25, 2026 ORLANDO  |  I recently attended the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Southeast Regional Conference in Atlanta. Like reading a good book or watching an inspiring movie, I came away eager to share some of the lessons I learned. Isabel Darby, southeast regional vice president, set the tone with a powerful presentation on authentic faith…