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ORLANDO | Graduates from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Orlando are looking ahead toward college and making decisions founded in values rooted in their faith. The Florida Catholic spoke with three graduates to gain an idea of their future plans and what they take with them from their experience at a Catholic high school. … Continue reading “Graduates base faith and academics in college selection”

ORLANDO  |  Two landmark teachers and principals retire to continue serving their communities. Deborah Schwope, principal of Resurrection Catholic School in Lakeland and Sandy Basinger, principal of St. Mary Catholic School in Rockledge bid a final farewell to their students and faculty June 30th. Both women are models to follow as educators and leaders, promoting … Continue reading “Model principals retire, but continue to serve”

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Peace be with you! I ask that you pray with gratitude for our newly ordained priests, Father Zackary Gray and Father Joseph Tran and ask God to give them joys that never end in their fiat to Him and service to you. They are named priests in the line … Continue reading “Bishop’s Letter: I send you”

This week Father Joshua Swallows, vocations director for the Diocese of Orlando, director of UCF Catholic Campus Ministry, and Parochial Administrator of Most Precious Blood in Oviedo, responds to… What is the difference between a vocation and a job or career? We can gain immediate insight into this question by simply looking at the origins … Continue reading “What is the difference between a vocation and a job or career?”

ORLANDO | In a world that is seemingly so divided, an interfaith panel brings hope for unity. Missionary of Mercy, Father Anthony Aarons facilitated the talks taking place at Bishop Moore Catholic High School as an extension of student’s religious education course. Father Aarons said hospitality was the priority, followed by the mutual educational aspect … Continue reading “Interfaith panel offers insight”