2022-04-14
Pro-life advocates: Signing of HB 5 is just the beginning
Apr 20, 2022 KISSIMMEE | With a pep rally-type atmosphere, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Reducing Infant and Fetal Mortality” bill into law April 14, 2022, at Nación de Fe in Kissimmee. Present for the signing were dozens of pro-life advocates, including Bishop John Noonan, five priests and several religious of the Diocese of Orlando and directors of…
Bishop to priests: Draw closer to God
Apr 14, 2022 ORLANDO | The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe once again opened its doors to more than 1,000 faithful arriving to celebrate the Chrism Mass, a prelude to the holiest of Catholic days, the Triduum, and to honor 10 jubilarians in the diocese. A Mass steeped in Catholic tradition, Bishop…
Incardinated into the Diocese
Apr 14, 2022 ORLANDO | Father Glenn Lopez knew when he arrived in Central Florida in 2016, he wanted to belong to the Diocese of Orlando. It was carnival season for St. Joseph Parish in Lakeland. Welcomed by Bishop John Noonan, local Filipino priests and a warm community, Father Lopez’s dream has finally become reality. Bishop Noonan incardinated…
Why are there so many readings at the Easter Vigil?
Apr 14, 2022 Father Leo Hodges, pastor of St. Andrew Parish, Orlando gave us the response. The Easter Vigil readings attempt to capture our salvation history, from the beginning. We start with the Creation Story, and the Old Testament readings, continuing to the proclamation of the Resurrection from the Gospel, in the New Testament. There are many colorful…
Successful turnout raises funds for ultrasounds
Apr 14, 2022 DAYTONA BEACH | Knights of Columbus councils and assemblies joined forces April 9 to hold the Terry Cassidy Memorial Coastal Laps for Life at Father Lopez Catholic High School. Almost 200 people, including 55 knights made it the most successful turnout in six years since the event’s inception. With funds still coming in, Coastal Laps…
Transitional Deacons Share their Journey to Priesthood
Apr 14, 2022 The culmination of years of study and prayer will take place on May 28, when Deacon Zackary Gray and Deacon Joseph Tran are ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Orlando. In the midst of their final preparations, the young men had the opportunity to reflect on their journeys that have brought them to…