Nov 3, 2021 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 new program is accredited through St. Leo University; completed in one year; and falls under…

Nov 3, 2021 ORLANDO – Nearly 15 years ago, in response to the attacks on September 11, 2001, Imam Tariq Rasheed of the Islamic Center of Orlando began a regional interfaith coalition to engage in informal dialogue to promote peace. Oct. 30, almost 50 leaders of faith from various religions gathered to nurture that fellowship. It was the…

Nov 3, 2021 WINTER PARK | Called, chosen, loved, and blessed was the message of Bishop Gerald Kicanas to senior priests at the Aging with Grace retreat, Nov. 1-3. The bishop arrived prepared, sharing something about himself, Diocese of Orlando bishops, and about priests. Beginning with a review of the Diocese of Orlando bishops and their mottos, Bishop…

Nov 3, 2021 MELBOURNE | With the teaser title, “Mind Your Manners: Chewing on Luke’s Gospel” the Space Coast Alliance of Small Christian Communities (SCC) invited participants to come together for a Morning of Reflection and were treated to a new understanding of both Jesus’ meal ministry and God’s abundant hospitality. Almost 100 people gathered on October 30…