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Henry Fortier, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Orlando, recently participated in an important panel discussion, “The Responsibility of Catholic Schools and Churches to Talk about Racism,”  facilitated by the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). The message is clear. As Catholics, we must have intentional and consistent conversations about racism and even subtle … Continue reading “Responsibility to talk about racism”

Human trafficking violates the sanctity, dignity, and fundamental rights of the human person. Listen as Gary Tester and Fr. Anthony Aarons discuss ways to end modern-day slavery with special guest Christine Commerce, Diocese of Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force Coordinator. The mission of the task force is to educate, engage and empower the community to … Continue reading “Ending modern-day slavery”

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25, 2019 and has a history of more than 100 years! Throughout the world, Christians gather together in prayerful communion with Jesus Christ who prayed, “that they all may be one” (John 17:21). The theme of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is: “Justice, … Continue reading “Praying for Christian Unity”

ORLANDO | The Behavioral Health Services program of Catholic Charities of Central Florida is expanding Mental Health First Aid training throughout the Diocese of Orlando. Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based course that teaches participants how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness comparable to CPR for someone experiencing a medical crisis. … Continue reading “Expansion of Mental Health First Aid training”

ORLANDO │ Faithful Catholics across the globe are about to embark on an exciting and imperative mission to reignite the fire of spirit and joy in our young adults. Carlos Bernard, director of youth ministry for the Diocese of Orlando, will lead a delegation to World Youth Day 2019 in Panama January 22. “Many times, … Continue reading “Headed to Panama for World Youth Day”

DELTONA | Thirty-five pilgrims from Our Lady of the Lakes Parish in Deltona mounted a bus Jan. 12 to attend March for Life in St. Augustine. Walking from Mission Nombre de Dios down St. George’s St. and ending in the Plaza de la Constitución in the center of downtown, the group joined more than 3,000 … Continue reading “March for Life St. Augustine”