My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
At the end of the month of June, we will have already celebrated six months of the year 2024. It does seem that time is illusive, for one moment we are celebrating the Nativity …
Be fervent in prayer, constant in hope
ORLANDO | Prayer and hope were the words at the heart of Bishop John Noonan’s message to Father Michael Batista and Father Phillip Mills on their Ordination day, May 25, 2024.
Welcoming them, their families, friends and communities to the …
Father Rodas incardinated to the Diocese of Orlando
ORLANDO | What was meant to be a one-week stay to assist his friend during Holy Week, turned into a five-year visit at the Diocese of Orlando for Father Dubernay Rodas Grajales. He arrived during Lent in 2019, and served …
Bishop’s Letter: The power of the Sacraments
My Sister and Brothers in Christ:
We continue to hear how to be formed and live through the proclamation of Scripture this holy season of Easter. We learn how the disparate and scattered people gather in the Name of Jesus …
Bishop signs peace pledge
ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan joined Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, various elected officials, law enforcement officers, college students and faith leaders in the ceremonial signing of The Central Florida Pledge. A call to action for …
Bishop’s ‘knight’ out
ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan spent a “knight” out with University of Central Florida Catholic Campus Ministry students during their weekly KnightFire. The event offers time for fellowship and a chance to share thoughts and experiences of their Christian journey.…
Lenten Reconciliation leads to Easter Eucharist
Rising from the cross of sin to new life, our journey of reconciliation during Lent leads us to Easter Resurrection and Eucharist – God’s gift of Himself that we might be born anew.
It is a journey inward that reveals …
Field of dreams
LAKELAND | The new state-of-the- art AstroTurf™ on Santa Fe High School’s football/soccer field may not smell like grass, but school president Matt Franzino says the field and new track, “will be a great blessing to Santa Fe Catholic for …
Bishop’s Letter: Become builders of the City of Love
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Be faithful to God’s Covenant in all that you are. God cherishes you, and I know you also cherish God’s Covenant. Upholding all in prayer keeps us close to God’s Covenant. Prayer allows us …
Bishop blesses first responders at annual Blue Mass
ORLANDO | First responders ranging from mounted police to firefighters filled St. James Cathedral in Orlando, Sept. 29, 2023, for the annual celebration of the Blue Mass.
The Mass celebrated the feasts of Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. …