KISSIMMEE | Catholics from three local parishes are teaming up to embrace mothers in need. The team dedicated to life and love can be found at Holy Redeemer, Kissimmee among a donation pile of formula, diapers and more. This is …
Immersion project offers hands-on look at serving the needy
Part one of a three-part series.
ORLANDO | Every summer seminarians for the Diocese of Orlando receive different assignments based on their stage of formation. Over the next several weeks, Florida Catholic will follow different seminarians as they share their …
CCCF Clinics earn gold rating
ORLANDO | Catholic Charities of Central Florida Free Medical and Dental Clinics received the Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program for the second consecutive year.
“This rating, from the National Association …
Catholic Charities meets affordable housing needs
PORT ORANGE | Georgette Dell’Orfano moved into Epiphany Manor 17 years ago right after a tree crashed into her mobile home. “It was a real blessing,” she recalled. The timing could not have been more perfect.
Today she is still …
Program helps form priests to serve the poor
ORLANDO | Austin Adams and Josué Reyes Díaz arrived at Catholic Charities of Central Florida early on one cold morning. The line for food was already forming.
Both men are seminarians for the Diocese of Orlando. Adams is a parishioner …
Family has a home for Christmas
ORLANDO | Walande Casseus traveled to central Florida from Haiti two years ago seeking a safe haven, a new life and better opportunities. Though the challenges have been many, with the help of Catholic Charities of Central Florida, her hopes …
Bishop’s Letter: How can we be ‘pilgrims of hope’?
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
During November, we praise God and offer our thanksgiving for He is the Creator of heaven and earth and all within it. He offers Himself to us as we receive the Eucharist, and we …
Catholic Charities food pantry recognized for excellence
ORLANDO | When Second Harvest Food Bank recognized Juan Vega as Person of the Year, Oct. 29, 2024, he felt overwhelmed.
He recalled accepting a job at Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s food pantry six years ago and thought about …
Catholic Charities steps in to help family after fire
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Uriah Frisby heard a loud bang and people screaming outside. It was 1 a.m. He opened his front door to find the next-door apartment in flames and spreading fast. His neighbors were screaming the name of a …
Partnership serves Deltona residents after Milton
DELTONA | Diana Blanco is a Vincentian experienced in helping Deltona residents, but the proximity of Hurricanes Helene and Milton have exacerbated the needs of her community. Together St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish …