November 09, 2022
Upon the arrival of Hurricane Nicole, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the Diocese of Orlando met to strategically plan best locations for emergency supplies like water, tarps, and Meals Ready to Eat (MRE’s) throughout central Florida. Deacon Wilmar Rojas, Director of Operations for Catholic Charities of Central Florida, said they “distributed close to 12,000 … Continue reading “Catholic Charities of Central Florida aids those in need after Hurricane Nicole”
NEW SMYRNA BEACH | Patrick Corrigan fell in love with the Catholic faith as a young boy in Ireland. He entered seminary in his teens, but would take a long break to discern God’s will in his life. Eventually the desire to bring all of the Sacraments to God’s people pushed him to become a … Continue reading “Franciscan ordained to the priesthood”
ROCKLEDGE | A Eucharistic procession from St. Mary Parish in Rockledge led the way to the Indian River as Tropical Storm Nicole headed for central Florida. Led by Father Juan Osorno, parochial administrator and Father Mark Librizzi, parochial vicar, parishioners joined in reverence and prayer Nov. 8. Father Librizzi was inspired by Bishop David Toups … Continue reading “Eucharist leads the way”
VIERA | St. John the Evangelist Parish received two blessings in one day. Bishop John Noonan blessed the parish’s new porticos and blessed and broke ground at the location of the future Marian grotto on Nov. 6. The two were made possible by a fundraising campaign that began one year ago. “There was a feeling … Continue reading “Two for one blessings”
