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Perhaps one of the most memorable papal encyclicals on love and marriage, Humanae Vitae, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To help deepen understanding of the document, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is providing prayer, reflection, events and teachings to help you live out the mission of this invaluable document. The encyclical, written by … Continue reading “Love and marriage, 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae”

Catholic Charities of Central Florida, in conjunction with Holy Spirit Parish in Lake Wales will be opening their newest Mobile Services for Seniors Center on the parish premises. Beginning August 6, the new senior services center will offer free lunch, free exercise classes, games, activities and crafts along with nutritional seminars, health checks and more. … Continue reading “Catholic Charities opens new Mobile Senior Center”

It’s 4 a.m. and 18-year-old Asende Alex is waking up to get to her job at Starbucks in the Florida Hotel, Orlando, but she’s not complaining. Until two years ago, Alex had spent her entire life living in a refugee camp in Tanzania after her parents fled the war in Congo. She chose the early … Continue reading “Programs broaden horizons for refugees”

Huge smiles, hugs, peace signs – it’s a celebration for something many of us take for granted every single day – clean, cool drinking water. Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Henry Fortier, just returned from mission in Ghana eager to share the details of this life-changing experience. “They were so happy,” he said thinking of the … Continue reading “Educators share live-saving lessons with Ghana kids”

They are husbands, wives, sons, and daughters all connected through a common mission, loving care for others. The question is, who is taking care of these caregivers? Most of the approximately 43.5 million caregivers in the U.S. are in their 50s, often working full-time and raising their own children. Catholic Charities of Central Florida executive … Continue reading “Caring for caregivers matters”

Monsignor Valentine Sheedy was born on January 23, 1927 in Feakle, County Clare, Ireland to Jeremiah and Lillian (McGrath) Sheedy. He was the third child, second son, in a family that eventually had six sons and three daughters.  As a young man, he was known for his love of sports. He was a star athlete … Continue reading “Please pray for the repose of the soul of Monsignor Valentine Sheedy”

“Generations of Love” is the theme for this year’s National NFP Awareness Week from July 22-28. During this week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25), which expresses our Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood. We also celebrate the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), … Continue reading “National NFP Awareness Week”

As Catholics, we are called to carry the values of the Gospel and the teachings of our Church into the public square. As citizens of the United States, we have a duty to participate in the framing and the debate of public issues and in the selection of those who occupy positions of civic leadership. … Continue reading “FCCB Election & Political Activities Guide”