2023-06-09


Holocaust survivors share stories of tragedy and resilience

Jun 9, 2023 WINTER PARK | Eyes riveted on the large screen before them, three Holocaust survivors watch themselves recount the slaughter of six million Jews during World War II. It’s part of the Names, Not Numbers project at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School. Created by Tova Rosenberg 19 years ago, the mission is to inform young people, so…

Bishop’s Letter: The Eucharist is Jesus

Jun 9, 2023 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: This is a time for rejoicing. Each moment we are given a precious opportunity to remember with wonder that the Lord’s call is grace, complete gift, and at the same time a commitment to bring the Gospel to others. Our relationship with God is the defining moment of our…

New pastor focuses on faith formation

Jun 9, 2023 DELTONA | With a new pastor and big plans for a rekindled faith formation program, St. Clare’s Parish in Deltona has much to celebrate. Bishop John Noonan officially installed Father Hector Vazquez Saad on June 3, 2023. Father Saad is ready to continue his great work. Since 2018, he’s completed renovation of the church and began…

Learning from Mary

Jun 9, 2023 ORLANDO  |  One hundred eighty-nine faith-filled middle school students expressed their thoughts on how to bring Jesus to others, like Mary, through their entries submitted for the annual Marian Essay Contest. Combining Catholic scripture, history, reflection and personal testimony, the students aimed to share ways to emulate the Blessed Mother. The annual Marian Essay Contest was…

Baptizing a chapel into new life

Jun 9, 2023 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Walking into The Chapel of the Angels at Annunciation Parish, one is struck by the beauty of the marble path leading to the monstrance, surrounded in sky blue, harkening to our destination, heaven. Crowned above is a domed stained glass illustrating the “The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Guests, parishioners, clergy and…