My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
During the celebration of Mass, we jubilantly proclaim, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” We follow in the footsteps of God’s people who journeyed across sea and dry land …
Back-to-school excitement
ORLANDO | Thousands of Catholic school students throughout the Diocese of Orlando’s nine counties, returned to school Aug. 12.
The theme for the 2024-2025 year is, “We are instruments of your peace.”
“This theme will guide us throughout the academic …
Bishop’s Letter: Forgiveness, mercy central to Jubilee Year
Editor’s note: With the approaching Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope, Bishop John Noonan responds to questions posed by Florida Catholic in this second of a two-part interview.
FC: Pope Francis has announced a Jubilee Year beginning Dec. 29, …
Parish sees to the needs of visually impaired child
WINTER PARK | Haylee is a smart, happy 8-year-old girl who loves God and her family. Her mother said she likes to try new things, travel to new places and meet life head on. Her gentle nature has fellow students …
Students pursue being Eucharist for the world
This is the first of two stories on Class of 2024 graduates. Part 2 will run in the June 14 e-edition.
ORLANDO | More than 700 students graduated from Diocese of Orlando Catholic high schools this year. As the National …
Healing body, mind and soul at Pilgrimage of the Sick
ORLANDO | It’s not Lourdes, but it’s close, said Father Anthony Aarons, Missionary of Mercy and rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.
After his own pilgrimage to France in 2023, seeing the …
Interpreter translates Mass in an ‘elegant language’
CLERMONT | Selene Squitieri has a passion for American Sign Language, especially if it helps her niece find a deeper love of the Eucharist.
With a cousin who is deaf, Squitieri often found herself making friends in the deaf community. …
November days for the dead
WINTER PARK | November begins with days specifically remembering the dead. But how are All Saints, All Souls and Cemetery Sunday connected?
One could unite them with just one word, heaven. The Solemnity of All Saints (Nov. 1) celebrates the …
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 …