ORLANDO | In response to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops National Campaign for Mental Health, the Diocese of Orlando is hosting a full-day conference on the subject. Coordinators hope the Catholic Mental Health Gathering will provide an opportunity for …
The SPIRITUALITY of the Rite of Acolyte
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | At the Institution of the Rite of Acolyte, Oct. 7, Bishop John Noonan called forward 18 men in formation for the diaconate. This day at Annunciation Parish marked the last major step on their journey to Ordination. …
Bishop’s Letter: Pause and right set our path toward God
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: In the Scripture for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, St. Paul sums up how our daily living should be — to live as all things are from God and through Him and for …
Faithful urged to revive love for Eucharistic Adoration
ORLANDO | In an age where churches are closing and chapels are often empty as Jesus rests in the tabernacle alone, Pope Francis calls for all to revive their “awe” for Jesus’ true presence in the Blessed Sacrament. In this …
Diocese welcomes new principals
ORLANDO | Diocese of Orlando Office of Schools welcomes six new principals for the 2023-2024 school year. Some are new to the diocese while others are veterans serving for several years.
Yesenia “Jesse” De Leon
Holy Name of Jesus, Indialantic
Half a million meals: Catholic Charities’ food pantries surpass milestone
ORLANDO | Within one year’s time — from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 — Catholic Charities reached a milestone measured by one can, fruit, vegetable and other food items at a time.
In that time, seven food pantries …
Knights challenged to bring Christ to others
ORLANDO | Amid the swirl of incense and the fanfare of a brass orchestra and choir singing a triumphal “Te Deum,” several hundred clergy processed into the opening Mass for the Knights of Columbus 2023 annual convention, escorted by uniformed …