Aug 13, 2021 ORLANDO | “Claiming our Baptism goes to our very identity as Catholic Christians. It’s the beginning of everything,” said Bruce Croteau, director of liturgy for the Diocese of Orlando. “Wherever you go after you are initiated into the Church, it starts with your identity as baptized Christians.” This identity directs our daily living, our relationship…

Aug 12, 2021 ST. CLOUD | Staff of the St. Cloud Police Department recently honored former Bishop Grady Villas resident Kevin Couture for his love of the department by making him an honorary officer. The recognition came with a brand new uniform with his name on it. Executive Director of Bishop Grady Villas, Kevin Johnson remembers Couture’s love…

Aug 12, 2021 ORLANDO | St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic School in Ormond Beach and Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando won the Diocese of Orlando’s Office of Catholic Schools' St. Teresa of Calcutta Award for service projects completed during the 2020-2021 school year. Under normal circumstances, the all-schools event brings educators from throughout the diocese to…

Aug 12, 2021 WINTER SPRINGS | In an emotional presentation, Monsignor John Bluett, pastor emeritus of St. Stephen Parish, received the keys to the City from parishioner and Winter Springs Mayor Kevin McCann at City Hall, Aug. 9. In typical fashion, Monsignor Bluett gave credit to his parishioners and the community he's served since 1985. The award is…