Names have been changed to protect the identity of family members. ORLANDO | Jane was forced to leave her home with her three young girls because of domestic abuse. It was a frightening scenario she never planned. Thanks to Hope Place in Daytona Beach and its partnership with Catholic Charities of Central Florida, she found … Continue reading “Catholic Charities helps provide a place for hope”
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement today in response to the recent sex abuse scandals. In the statement, the bishops say they pledge to “heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us.” Turning to the Lord “When each of us was … Continue reading “USCCB Committee releases statement on sex abuse scandals: Actions to be taken within its authority”
On July 8, 25 students from Melbourne Central Catholic High School set of on a cultural exchange program to Ireland that impacted the way they see the world. The program began eight years ago in partnership with Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School in Belfast, Ireland. MCC had been looking for a partnership and happened across Aquinas’ … Continue reading “Cultural exchange fosters knowledge and friendship”
ORLANDO | For Catholics in the Diocese of Orlando, enkindling a deeper faith has never been easier. The newly redesigned Faith Fit app puts prayers, spiritual reflections, videos, podcasts and the latest diocesan news right at the user’s fingertips. Whether at home or on the go, the easy to use and attractive interface along with … Continue reading “New app puts faith at your fingertips”
May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives. (Psalm 128) My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Our ever-reliable God will bless the reverent. We are created by God and within that creation we are given a dignity that is beyond all telling. Our first responders know of this dignity of each person … Continue reading “Bishop Noonan reflects on those who serve and protect us”
WASHINGTON – The United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, announced yesterday that the Administration will set the Presidential Determination, the level of refugees allowed into the United States, at 30,000 refugees for 2019. This is the lowest number set in the history of the U.S. refugee admissions program which was formally created in 1980. … Continue reading “Chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Migration Releases Statement on the Setting of the U.S. Refugee Limit for the Year 2019”
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