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Earlier this week, we heard the difficult news about the fire which damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.  The Cathedral’s place in history is unsurpassed as a symbol of medieval Christian Europe and a pilgrimage site for Christians all over the world.  It houses essential relics, including those related to the crucifixion of Christ. Since … Continue reading “Help resurrect Notre Dame Cathedral”

ORLANDO | Pope Francis reminds us, “No single act of love for God will be lost, no generous effort is meaningless, no painful endurance is wasted. All of these encircle our world like a vital force,” (Evangelii Gaudium, 279). This is just one of many reasons Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCF) is now working … Continue reading “Much Like CPR, QPR Training Saves Lives”

ORLANDO | On the eve of Palm Sunday, April 14, a crowd gathered in front of St. James Cathedral in Orlando to watch a live Via Crucis – the Stations of the Cross acted out in the form of a play. It is the first time an event of its kind took place out on … Continue reading “Evangelizing downtown with the Via Crucis”

ORLANDO | Working hard to ignite love of the faith in the hearts and minds of teenagers throughout the diocese, more than 50 ministry professionals and catechists listened to Life Teen chief executive officer and president, Randy Raus, at a gathering at Holy Cross Parish in Orlando April 9. Life Teen is a program intended … Continue reading “Ministry professionals learn ways to connect with teens”

COCOA BEACH | Cecilia Sloane, parishioner of Our Saviour Parish in Cocoa Beach, has seen a lot in her 89 years, but the election of 2016 and its “vitriolic” climate of division motivated her to do something she had never done. A quote from Thomas Merton provided the inspiration, “The antidote to hate is knowing … Continue reading “Parishioner builds crosses to stop the hate”

ORLANDO | She’s a long way from home, but closer to God now more than ever. Immaculée Ilibagiza was born and raised in a small village in Rwanda, Africa. She had a wonderful childhood with loving parents and three brothers. She went to college to study engineering. Her future looked bright until chaos broke out … Continue reading “Local Students Learn Love Conquers Hate”

LAKELAND/DAYTONA BEACH | An alarming number of families throughout the United States are finding themselves homeless due to lack of affordable housing. This was the spotlight issue two major social justice rallies, Polk Ecumenical Action Council for Empowerment (P.E.A.C.E.) in Lakeland and Fighting Against Injustice Towards Harmony (F.A.I.T.H.) in Daytona Beach. Both groups are ecumenical … Continue reading “Local advocacy groups work for reform in Polk and Volusia Counties”

MELBOURNE | After more than 50 years, the Diocese of Orlando bids a fond farewell to Sisters of Mercy, Sister Immaculata Knox and Sister Joseph Barden. Both travelled from Ireland to the United States to educate fellow Catholics and care for people in need. The two sisters met at the Convent of Mercy in Ardee, … Continue reading “Fond Farewell to Sisters Knox and Barden”

DAYTONA BEACH – On a sunny, Saturday morning, eight Knights of Columbus councils gathered with almost 200 participants for Coastal Laps for Life, the pro-life effort that puts ultrasound machines into crisis pregnancy centers. Walkers came from Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, where the event took place, and from other interfaith churches … Continue reading “Walk-a-thon raises money to save babies”