Editor’s note: The following is a letter to the faithful Bishop John Noonan offered on his birthday, Feb. 26, 2026.
My Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! …
Bishop’s Letter: Resolve to serve as witness of Christ
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
We are near the end of the Christmas season. We are called, as Jesus’ destiny, to carry on His mission, to accommodate God’s people, no matter where we encounter one another, and be His …
Korean parish in Orlando welcomes new priest
ORLANDO | Every five years, Korean community of St. Ignatius Kim Parish in Orlando welcomes a new priest from their homeland. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, Bishop John Noonan joined the community in bidding a fond farewell to Father Aventinus Han, …
Bishop’s Letter: Break open the beatitudes and live faithfully
Beloved Children of God:
The Scripture readings for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, commonly known as All Souls Day, are rich in imagery professing God’s love for us. The Scripture describe God’s everlasting faith in each one of …
Bishop’s Letter: We are transfigured into the face of Jesus
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Jesus speaks to us of treasure, but it is not treasure of earthly things. He speaks to us of the treasure of divine love; the love which He offers us in the gift of …
Bishop’s Letter: Think of ourselves as God’s craftsman
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Today on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we also praise God for the gift of fathers — humankind, born of God to serve God. These holy men guide us to faith in …
Soup that feeds the soul
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Bishop John Noonan joined diocesan priests and elected officials to serve soups donated by 12 area restaurants to patrons supporting Pathways to Care, an assisted living facility that provides medical respite to people experiencing homelessness.
Sixteen …
Bishop blesses new BMC finance lab
ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and blessed Bishop Moore Catholic High School’s new finance lab, Aug. 14.
According to the school’s curriculum guide, the Bishop Moore Business …
Bishop’s Letter: A time to see the Eucharist as ‘fuel for your life’
With the approaching National Eucharistic Congress, July 17-21, held in Indianapolis, IN, and the beginning of the Jubilee Year “Pilgrims of Hope” on December 29, 2024, Bishop Noonan responds to questions posed by Florida Catholic in this first of a …
Bishop’s Letter: Memories of June won’t be forgotten
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 …