African Mass moves back to Casselberry

KISSIMMEE  |  It is the third Saturday of the month and a small community of Africans, Haitians, and people of other cultures gather for the monthly African Community Mass. With its lively music, tapping of drums and array of colorful …

Strong families of faith at Santa Fe

Editor’s note: The following is part two of a two-part series on graduates.

LAKELAND  |  Two Santa Fe Catholic High School graduates, Violet Hammen and David “D.J.” Flores, share how their families’ strong faith has infused them with love for …

MCC Grads impacted by mission

This is the first of two stories on Class of 2025 graduates. Part 2 will run in the May 30 e-edition.

KEYANA LOUZON
Melbourne Central Catholic High School, Melbourne

 

Keyana Louzon’s academic resume displays her zeal for her studies, but

3 women veterans served then and now

ORLANDO | As we conclude our commitment to honor veterans this week, Florida Catholic shares the stories of three women who served their country and continue to serve their brothers and sisters by living out their faith.

LT. COL. RORY

Future deacons ready to serve the Lord, faithful

ORLANDO | On June 8, 2024, Bishop John Noonan will ordain 18 men to the Permanent Diaconate. In formation for the past five years after one discernment year, they are prepared to enter a life of diakonia or service to …

Future deacons ready to serve the Lord, faithful

ORLANDO | On June 8, 2024, Bishop John Noonan will ordain 18 men to the Permanent Diaconate. In formation for the past five years after one discernment year, they are prepared to enter a life of diakonia or service to …

Jubilarians

Celebrate our Jubilarians 2025

65 Years:

Msgr. Fabian Gimeno

Ordained June 19, 1960, in Madrid, Msgr. Gimeno served at St. Lawrence and St. Blas parishes in Spain before arriving in the Diocese of Orlando in 1962.

He served as parochial

Liturgical Norms & Guidelines

Liturgical Norms and Guidelines

Communion During the Cold and Flu Season

The Office of Liturgy offers the following suggestions regarding the Sign of Peace and Communion from the Cup or Chalice during the cold and flu season.

The Office of

Lay ecclesial ministry helps strengthen parishes

LAKELAND | With more than 50% of diocesan priests being 65 or older, and more than half of that group being 70 and older, Father Tim LaBo and Ecumenical Franciscan Louis Canter, have revamped the Lay Ecclesial Ministry program. The …

18 men installed in Rite of Acolyte

ORLANDO | “Take this vessel with wine for the celebration of the Eucharist. Make your life worthy as you serve at the table of the Lord and His Church.”

These are the words spoken by Bishop John Noonan to each …