WINTER HAVEN | After 24 years in the public school system, Jennifer Insua returned to her alma mater of St. Joseph Catholic School as a teacher and now, principal. Accompanying her on staff are four other alumni who credit the …
Mission breathes life into young Ugandan doctor
ORLANDO | Joseph Mukiibi recalls the first visit of Blessed Trinity Parish missionaries to his small town of Nalweyo in Uganda 21 years ago. He was just a boy.
To him, the missionaries from Ocala were tall and joyful. They …
Bishop’s Letter: Help Catholic Charities provide for others
Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
For whom do you hang your heart? The Scriptures presented to us this 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time may be difficult to hear. The prophets, disciples, and Jesus exhort us in our seeking to …
San Pedro Spiritual Center gets five-star chef
WINTER PARK | Chef Gilbert Rodriguez has elevated the dining experience at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center and is setting a new standard for guests.
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in San Francisco, he recalled, “I’ve been cooking since …
Compassion fuels volunteers who serve callers
ORLANDO | The St. Gabriel Call Center at Catholic Charities of Central Florida receives approximately 150 calls for assistance per day for family stability program support. There is not enough time to answer all of them, but two volunteers try …
Three members of tribunal staff retire
ORLANDO | The ministry carried out by the Tribunal of the Diocese of Orlando recently closed a generational cycle with the retirements of Father J. Fernando Gil, JCD, judicial vicar, Father Joseph Bellerive, adjutant judicial vicar, and Diana Anderson, tribunal …
315 years of religious service recognized
ORLANDO | The Diocese of Orlando recognizes five religious sisters as they celebrate their jubilee anniversaries. Since they arrived in the diocese to present day, they bring a diversity of gifts from education to serving immigrants and caring for the …
Parish collaboration helps mothers
KISSIMMEE | Catholics from three local parishes are teaming up to embrace mothers in need. The team dedicated to life and love can be found at Holy Redeemer, Kissimmee among a donation pile of formula, diapers and more. This is …
Archangels provide strength, healing, grace
ORLANDO | Police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and other first responders gathered at St. James Cathedral for a standing-room-only Blue Mass. The Mass traditionally recognizes first responders on the feast day of the archangels, Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.…
St. Michael inspires men to deeper faith
ROCKLEDGE | Three new fraternities at St. Mary Parish in Rockledge began the journey through St. Michael’s Lent, offered through Exodus 90, a program designed to lead men to grow spiritually through practices of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity.
St. Michael’s …