ORLANDO | Sunday, April 12, the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday. The feast day ends the Octave of Easter and gives the faithful opportunities to remit the temporal punishment for their sins.
Divine Mercy Sunday Indulgences
St. Pope John …
Bishop’s Letter: Renewed reflection on the love of Christ
Jesus comes to His beloved apostles and says the word, “peace.” It is a word from the lips of the Resurrected Christ rich in Divine love, a treasure of hope, grace of right relationship with God. Jesus’ peace goes beyond …
Diocese says farewell to Pope Francis
ORLANDO | Upon the sad news of Pope Francis’s death April 21, Bishop John Noonan celebrated Mass at St. James Cathedral in remembrance of the pope’s life and legacy of love for the poor and his work of reforming the …
Military chaplains share ministry of presence
ORLANDO | The moniker of “Soldiers of Christ” is sometimes used for priests. It is especially fitting for priests who bring Christ to soldiers.
According to a report offered by the Orange County (Calif.) Catholic, fewer than 200 active-duty Catholic …
Lent: Season of penance, season of hope
ORLANDO | Lent is less than one week away. The season of penance prepares us for the Lord’s glorious resurrection but also fills some hearts with stress when focused on the sacrifices ahead.
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, …
Bishop’s Letter: God’s love enfolds the world’s people
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 …