ORLANDO | There is a brotherhood in the diaconate, a shared love of Christ and one another.
“The brotherhood has really been something that has been very special for each and every one of us. Not just the men, but …
Future priests chosen to be eucharist for others
ORLANDO | Two very different deacons find themselves approaching Ordination to the Priesthood united in their love for Christ and His Church and a desire to be servant leaders. On May 23, 2026, Deacon Daniel Bassile and Deacon Sinclair Cushmore …
Bishop’s Letter: The Lord’s peace is not a peace of measurement
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As Jesus appears to the disciples after His Resurrection, He offers Peace to each one. This Peace is not an earthly peace, one in which two people “shake hands upon an agreement” or resolve …
Priests share about their chalices
ORLANDO | Father William Burns received his chalice as a gift from longtime friends Deacon Ron and Ann L’Huillier, in honor of his late mother, Lorraine. On a visit to the seminary his daughter, Sarah, accompanied him to a silversmith …
Newly ordained look forward in hope
ORLANDO | As Bishop John Noonan ordained Fathers John Triolo and William Burns, he reflected on the unique time in which the men begin their priesthood — in the wake of a newly elected Pope, during the season of Easter, …
Bishop’s Letter: Month of May brings joy and growth
Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Revelation Scripture 21:5 tells us that the One who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” This is what the apostles and disciples experience after the Resurrection of Jesus. They …
Two men look forward to a priesthood of hope
ORLANDO | On May 24, 2025, Deacon John Triolo of Corpus Christi Parish in Celebration and Deacon William Burns of St. Timothy Parish in Lady Lake, will be ordained to the priesthood at St. James Cathedral in Orlando at 10 …
14 men take a step closer to priesthood
Diocesan seminarian among those ordained to transitional diaconate
BOCA RATON | Presiding at the ordination of 14 transitional deacons March 29, 2025, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said it was “a blessed day for the church here in Florida.”
Eight …
Diakonia: A family affair
The word deacon (diakonia) means service — in ministry to others — and that service most often starts at home. In this three-part series, the Florida Catholic will introduce you to three diaconate families and explore how this vocation impacts …
Be fervent in prayer, constant in hope
ORLANDO | Prayer and hope were the words at the heart of Bishop John Noonan’s message to Father Michael Batista and Father Phillip Mills on their Ordination day, May 25, 2024.
Welcoming them, their families, friends and communities to the …