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.

Students spend summer advancing future endeavors

MELBOURNE | Sophia M. is a regular anchor on Melbourne Central Catholic’s Morning Buzz. She loves the job that helped her discover a love of broadcasting.

This summer, she was selected to attend the University of Florida’s Summer Media Institute, …

Holy Family student wins Marian contest

ORLANDO | Eighth-grader Adam R. is the winner of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s Marian Essay contest.

In “Mary, A Pilgrimage of Hope”, the Holy Family Catholic School student shares the story of how the Blessed Mother helped him …

Strong families of faith at Santa Fe

Editor’s note: The following is part two of a two-part series on graduates.

LAKELAND  |  Two Santa Fe Catholic High School graduates, Violet Hammen and David “D.J.” Flores, share how their families’ strong faith has infused them with love for …

MCC Grads impacted by mission

This is the first of two stories on Class of 2025 graduates. Part 2 will run in the May 30 e-edition.

KEYANA LOUZON
Melbourne Central Catholic High School, Melbourne

 

Keyana Louzon’s academic resume displays her zeal for her studies,

Retreat refuels UCF Catholic alum

OVIEDO | On May 17, University of Central Florida Catholic Campus Ministry alumni gathered for their second retreat to reconnect and refuel their faith.

Catholic Campus Minister (CCM) Kimmy Zeiler is a product of the ministry’s early years, a group

Christians, Muslims unite to share blessings

WINTER PARK | During Ramadan, Muslims believe their fasting is a time of blessing. That is the wish expressed when they greet each other with the words Ramadan Mubarak.

At the recent Iftar (sundown) dinner hosted by St. Margaret …

3 women veterans served then and now

ORLANDO | As we conclude our commitment to honor veterans this week, Florida Catholic shares the stories of three women who served their country and continue to serve their brothers and sisters by living out their faith.

LT. COL. RORY