A new age of women religious, just in time

ORLANDO  |  As reports of those entering religious life claim doom and gloom for the future of men and women religious, the new “sister” is focusing more on mission than numbers, fully embracing her charisms and responsibility of caring for …

Graces lead to religious vocation

LIGHTHOUSE POINT | Sister Carly Paula Arcella graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2011. Many of the friends she made at Catholic Campus Ministry are still friends and supporters of her faith journey today. And a group of …

Bishop’s Letter: Diaconate Ordination 2022

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

A few weeks ago, I asked you to stop whatever you were doing and fold your hands in prayer to praise God for two new priests, Father Joseph Tran and Father Zackary Gray, who …

Meet our future deacons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julio A. Basabe Mendoza
St. Rose of Lima, Kissimmee

Julio and Annalinda Basabe were married in the Catholic Church in their home country of Puerto Rico, even though he was not Catholic or had any interest in ever becoming one. …

Ordination to the Priesthood – May 28, 2022

Welcome to St. James Cathedral on this joy-filled day as we are about to ordain Deacon Zackary Gray and Deacon Joseph Tran, our brothers, to the priesthood. I extend a special welcome to your parents, your brothers, and sisters; your …

Bishop’s Letter: I send you

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Peace be with you! I ask that you pray with gratitude for our newly ordained priests, Father Zackary Gray and Father Joseph Tran and ask God to give them joys that never end in …