August 17, 2022
ORLANDO | Although only 22, when Dominic Rego joined the Navy he had to think about death in literal, not spiritual terms. Faced with the idea of his own mortality, the Navy ensign chose to make his beloved Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Central Florida the sole beneficiary of his life insurance policy. … Continue reading “Call of duty, paying it forward”
WILDWOOD | In a desire to bridge the worlds of the visible with the invisible, St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wildwood recently added windows on the sides of the large crucifix that hangs over the tabernacle. Bishop John Noonan blessed the windows Aug. 14. Acknowledging the Eucharist is the center of the Catholic Church … Continue reading “Radiating love of God”
The Catholic Church reveals and maintains the presence of Christ in the world. The papal office is part of this revelation. The role of the pope can be summarized as a three-fold mission: to unite, to preserve and to proclaim. Infallibility is essential to the integrity of these responsibilities. There is no greater way to … Continue reading “Catholic Culture: Is the pope infallible?”
LAKELAND | Tiary C. is an eighth-grader at St. Anthony Catholic School who is an eager disciple. She models Mary’s love and generosity to her school, and recently took first place in the diocesan Marian Essay Contest. The contest fosters young people in developing a deeper devotion to the Blessed Mother. The goal is to … Continue reading “Essay contest winners model Mary”