WINTER HAVEN | After 24 years in the public school system, Jennifer Insua returned to her alma mater of St. Joseph Catholic School as a teacher and now, principal. Accompanying her on staff are four other alumni who credit the …
Mission breathes life into young Ugandan doctor
ORLANDO | Joseph Mukiibi recalls the first visit of Blessed Trinity Parish missionaries to his small town of Nalweyo in Uganda 21 years ago. He was just a boy.
To him, the missionaries from Ocala were tall and joyful. They …
Students studying law attend first Red Mass
ORLANDO | Judges and lawyers from around the diocese renewed their oath during the annual Red Mass, celebrated Nov. 7, 2025, at St. James Cathedral. A small group of students from All Souls Catholic School also showed up excited to …
315 years of religious service recognized
ORLANDO | The Diocese of Orlando recognizes five religious sisters as they celebrate their jubilee anniversaries. Since they arrived in the diocese to present day, they bring a diversity of gifts from education to serving immigrants and caring for the …
Educators kick-off school year
ORLANDO | More than 1,200 educators from the Diocese of Orlando Catholic schools gathered Aug. 6, 2025, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe to celebrate Mass and pray for a blessed school year.…
New principals at 2 local Catholic schools
ORLANDO | The Diocese of Orlando welcomes two new principals: Kristen Hall, who will take the helm at St. Anthony School in Lakeland and Misty Merritt, who will lead Annunciation Academy in Altamonte Springs.
Hall had spent the past three …
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 …
Catholic educators gather in Orlando
ORLANDO | More than 3,000 teachers and administrators worshiped together at the Orange County Convention Center April 22, for the opening Mass at the National Catholic Educational Association conference.
Bishop John Noonan concelebrated Mass with Archbishop Thomas Zinkula of Dubuque, …
Faith and science take flight at Space Day
MELBOURNE | Ascension Catholic School students embarked on a journey beyond the classroom and into the cosmos during the school’s second annual Space Day, March 13.
This year’s theme, Wonder and Awe, sought to spark curiosity, deepen scientific understanding, and …
Catholic school decathletes compete in Fla. event
DAYTONA BEACH | One hundred fifty students, their coaches, and spectators all gathered in the Father Lopez gymnasium March 1, 2025, to clamor and cheer for their teams in the National Catholic Academic Junior High Decathlon.
Established in 1989 for …