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ORLANDO | Catholic Charities of Central Florida held a mobile diaper drop as part of the quarterly commitment to Walking With Moms In Need. The program initiated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops began in September. Leidy Rivas, director of Culture of Life for Catholic Charities, said the Dec. 11th event drew 168 families … Continue reading “Diaper drop helps more than 200 children”

OCALA | When Principal Megan Losito of Blessed Trinity Catholic School saw the idea of a prayer wall, she commissioned her husband, Michael John (Little Mike), and his father, Michael Joseph (Big Mike), to build one for the school. She thought it would be perfect to brighten up a mural that had darkened over the … Continue reading “Students flood wall with prayers”

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Imagine you live in the central mountains of the Dominican Republic during the COVID–19 pandemic. Schools are closed and students must attend virtual classes via internet, radio or TV channel. Sounds like a good plan until you realize internet is either unavailable or unreliable. Your mother, father, or guardian is uneducated and … Continue reading “Sister diocese faces education challenges”

ORLANDO | As hundreds of people across the diocese prepared to honor the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped traditional celebrations, reaching thousands via livestream and other creative solutions. Guadalupe Novena For more than 20 years, the community of St. Ann Parish in Haines City … Continue reading “Re-envisioning Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations”