Deacon David Gray October 2, 1953 – August 12, 2019 Deacon David (Dave) Gray was born on October 2, 1953. The love of his Catholic faith inspired him to become an altar server as a youth and called him to become a deacon in later life. In 1972, he met his future wife, Christeen. He … Continue reading “Vigil and Funeral Mass Information”
CASSELBERRY | “Nothing smells better than fresh paint,” remarked one of the residents at Pathways to Care. The assisted living facility is in the middle of an extreme makeover thanks to dedicated servants from St. Stephen Parish in Winter Springs. The Associates of the Blessed Sacrament respond to the reality of God’s love in the … Continue reading “Volunteers provide “extreme makeovers” for Pathways to Care residents”
ORLANDO | Amidst heavy rain and high temperatures, the leisure days of summer break came to a close Aug. 14, for students in nine counties throughout the Diocese of Orlando. 42 schools re-opened for the new school year. Priests and religious sisters chatted with parents, principals greeted students, and teachers were ready – rooms decorated … Continue reading “Catholic schools off to a great start”
ORLANDO | “It is with great joy, hope and faith that we come to give thanks to God for this chapel,” said Bishop John Noonan, Aug. 9, as he prepared to dedicate the altar and bless the remodeled chapel at St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Orlando. His presence was a welcome surprise for those attending … Continue reading “Chapel altar blessed after remodel”
ORLANDO | “Life’s journey is a series of new beginnings,” said Sister Joan Grace. At just 25 years old, and a newly professed Sister of Mercy, she left behind her religious community, her family farm, her six brothers and sisters, and the rolling green hills of Ireland for sunny Florida and a teaching position at … Continue reading “A new beginning for Sister Joan Grace”
MELBOURNE | Nicholas Regina is the new president of Melbourne Central Catholic High School (MCC) in Melbourne. Regina moved from the New Jersey area and brings more than 30 years of experience in Catholic schools – from teaching to administration. After visiting family in Winter Garden for several years, he says it became harder to … Continue reading “Diocesan schools welcome Regina to MCC”
EUSTIS | In 2011, Connie Prudhomme was looking for a way to serve others and joined the Prayer Blanket Ministry at St. Mary of the Lakes Parish in Eustis. She had health issues at the time and says, “I knew I wanted to do something, but I was going to be laid up a while … Continue reading “Warm blankets filled with grace and love”
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