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 …

Chalices hold meaning for priests, the Church

ORLANDO  |  Since the inception of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, when Jesus took bread and wine, turning it into His Body and Blood saying, “Do this in remembrance of me,” (Lk 22:19), the Church has used chalices and …

Future priests are young, ready to serve

ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan will ordain two transitional deacons to the Order of Priest, Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. noon, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. All are …