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 …
Parish establishes spiritually ecological habitat
WINTER HAVEN | What started as the desire for a peaceful place for parishioners to pray at St. Matthew Parish, Winter Haven, is now a certified St. Kateri Habitat, bearing fruit, vegetables, and flourishing with native plants, butterflies, bees, and …
Pet blessing celebrates care for creation
As you drive up to The Sanctuary at Lakota Farms, it’s hard to miss the simple 10-foot cross that stands in front of owner and animal lover, Bob McErlean’s ranch. To the right is a small statue of St. Francis. …
Bishop’s Letter: We are transfigured into the face of Jesus
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Jesus speaks to us of treasure, but it is not treasure of earthly things. He speaks to us of the treasure of divine love; the love which He offers us in the gift of …
Catholic educators gather in Orlando
ORLANDO | More than 3,000 teachers and administrators worshiped together at the Orange County Convention Center April 22, for the opening Mass at the National Catholic Educational Association conference.
Bishop John Noonan concelebrated Mass with Archbishop Thomas Zinkula of Dubuque, …
Bishop’s Letter: Support Catholic Charities and become ‘the touch of Jesus through ministry’
Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord.
Whoever remains in me bears much fruit (John 15:4a, 5b).
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. I write …
Half a million meals: Catholic Charities’ food pantries surpass milestone
ORLANDO | Within one year’s time — from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 — Catholic Charities reached a milestone measured by one can, fruit, vegetable and other food items at a time.
In that time, seven food pantries …