E-Scroll Archives

ORLANDO | In the one-hundred years since Knights of Columbus Monsignor Bishop Council 2112 was founded, members have seen Central Florida grow from orange groves and country roads to a bustling tourist destination and the launch pad of a national space program. They’ve lived through the Great Depression and the Second World War. They experienced … Continue reading “100 years of service and faith”

Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy. LV 19:2 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: In Gaudate et Exsultate, an Exhortation of Pope Francis, he says, “With this Exhortation I would like to insist primarily on the call to holiness that the Lord addresses to each of us, the call that he … Continue reading “Bishop’s Letter: Be Holy”

ORLANDO – As part of its commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of all students in Catholic schools in the diocese, the Office of Catholic Schools has introduced a social media seminar geared just for parents. “Unintended Consequences: The Hidden Impact of Growing Up Digitally” teaches parents about the hidden impact of digital exposure … Continue reading “Seminar explores the hidden dangers of Social Media”

CASSELBERRY | “Si nosotros los hondureños, Salimos de nuestra nación, Llevamos tu nombre grabado muy dentro del corazón.” So goes the song to Our Lady of Suyapa sung by the St. Augustine Parish community after Mass Feb. 9. Parishioners commemorated the feast day of the Honduran patroness. For the few Honduran parishioners, the song’s lyrics, … Continue reading “Honduran community celebrates Virgin of Suyapa”

KENTUCKY | More than 1,000 Missionaries of Mercy were appointed worldwide by Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday in 2016. Their call was to be a living sign of the Father’s welcome to all those seeking forgiveness. Today there are 911. What was the Diocese of Orlando’s own Missionary of Mercy, Father Anthony Aarons, thinking when … Continue reading “Mercy is on the way”

TITUSVILLE | The ribbon was cut, marking the opening of St. Teresa Catholic School’s new Boland Media Center. Parents, guests and local officials toured the media center as students demonstrated the use of new technological tools that will advance their studies and provide new learning opportunities. “We were trying to convert the original space from … Continue reading “Media center gets makeover”

ORLANDO | Taking to the runway modeling fashions from top local boutiques, students, parents, alumni, and staff at Morning Star Catholic School raised funds at the 58th annual, A Runway for Giving. On hand to provide support and emcee the show were Brian Shields of WFTV and Sonni Abatta Orosz, former news anchor and current … Continue reading “Fashion fundraiser is fun for all”

THE VILLAGES | Fifteen restaurants attracted more than 400 people to the Taste of the Villages fundraiser for Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Lazarus Free Medical Clinic, Feb. 4. The clinic offers free medical care to the many uninsured in Sumter, Lake and Marion counties. Coordinator Renee Baker noted that half of those attending were … Continue reading “Restaurants partake in charitable giving”

DAYTONA BEACH | As Our Lady of Lourdes Academy classmates, staff and clergy processed to the beach Feb. 6, marking the opening of their annual Italian Festival, the visible sign was a public reminder of the Christian call to community. Principal Stephen Dole noted, “We are reminded of the way in which Italians celebrated their … Continue reading “Festival recalls Italian heritage”

DAYTONA BEACH | “It can be difficult to remember our call to serve others in life, and easy to forget how truly blessed we are in what God has granted us,” said Caitlin Pessolano, a member of the Catholic Student Union at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (CSU ERAU) in Daytona Beach. “Bridge of Hope allows me … Continue reading “Students are bridge to hope”

ORLANDO | An increasing number of those dedicated to marriage ministry across the diocese are finding new ways to strengthen connections between engaged and mentor couples. There is an adage: it takes a village to raise a child. “Marriage takes a village too,” says marriage preparation and family life coordinator Fran Stadler. The Most Precious … Continue reading “Marriage takes a village, too”