APOPKA | Almost 80 Catholic Charities of Central Florida volunteers from different parts of the Diocese of Orlando were recognized April 13, 2024, for their dedication and hard work toward helping those in need. The volunteers served in various ministries …
Paying it forward: Young man shares his gifts to help refugees
ORLANDO | Dhanush is 15 years old. As a young boy in India, he discovered a gift for technology. Seeing those less privileged around him, he wanted to share it by teaching computer skills to the less fortunate. He found …
AmeriCorps volunteer renews stay at Catholic Charities
ORLANDO | Joseph Fayed is passionate about his work with Catholic Charities of Central Florida Refugee Services. As part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, Fayed joined Catholic Charities in January 2023, assisting in volunteer recruitment and youth mentoring of refugees. …
What is JOMO? The joy of missing out
ORLANDO | Bridget Newsum didn’t want to be in Chicago, but her husband Nick was doing his fellowship there.
She had two small children, one on the way, and lived on a tight budget after giving up a job in …
Blessing for seniors in need
ST. CLOUD | On March 7, Juan Vega, Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s director of food ministries, joined his team in delivering more than 40 boxes each filled with 30 pounds of food to St. Anthony Garden Courts residents in …
Discernment through immersion
Seminarians discover first-hand elements of poverty as they serve Catholic Charities.
ORLANDO | The first day seminarians Anthony Cabrera and Marc D’Angelo rode the bus to Catholic Charities of Central Florida in Orlando from Holy Redeemer Parish in Kissimmee, …
‘From silence to sound in seconds’
WILDWOOD | Gloria Zappone is familiar with Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Lazarus Medical Clinic. It was during a wellness visit she mentioned her hearing loss and learned about the audiology clinic. Partially deaf and with only one hearing aid …
Bishop’s Letter: Support Catholic Charities and become ‘the touch of Jesus through ministry’
Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord.
Whoever remains in me bears much fruit (John 15:4a, 5b).
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. I write …
Event served as ‘souper’ way to support center
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Celebrating 20 years of Pathways to Care, the rehabilitation center for homeless men and women post-surgery or injury, Catholic Charities of Central Florida held its annual Soup Bowl Supper.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish Life Center in Altamonte …
Catholic agency offers refuge
ORLANDO | It is Monday morning, and a small room is packed with refugees, all hoping their wait will be worthwhile.
It is as though they are suspended in time. Much of their future rests on the outcome of their …