Oct 3, 2024 ORLANDO | The sea of blue and green uniforms filled one third of St. James Cathedral in Orlando, during the Blue Mass, Sept. 30, 2024, while the rest of the church hosted hundreds who came to honor and pray for the first responders. Marked by the traditional American flag hanging from two fire trucks, the…

Oct 3, 2024 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: During the celebration of Mass, we jubilantly proclaim, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” We follow in the footsteps of God’s people who journeyed across sea and dry land to settle as God’s dwelling place. We bless God and we are also blessed as…

Oct 3, 2024 Editor’s note: The following is the final story of a three-part series ORLANDO | Deacon Bob Pleus served as a deacon for 21 years before his passing in 2021. His witness of a devout life leaves a legacy of conversion and awakening to diaconate vocation. “My whole life, my mom and dad were very instrumental…

Oct 3, 2024 ORLANDO | October is Mental Health Month. To encourage the faithful in prayer, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers a Mental Health Novena that begins Oct. 10. Information and resources about the USCCB’s National Catholic Mental Health Campaign can be found here.

Oct 3, 2024 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Bishop John Noonan joined diocesan priests and elected officials to serve soups donated by 12 area restaurants to patrons supporting Pathways to Care, an assisted living facility that provides medical respite to people experiencing homelessness. Sixteen Pathways residents designed bowls for auction, each containing symbols relating to their personal journeys. Father John…

Oct 3, 2024 ORLANDO | Governor Ron DeSantis issued an official proclamation for Protect Life Sunday, Oct. 6. The proclamation affirms the value of all life, born and unborn to natural death. The day is intended to raise awareness about the sanctity of life and to encourage communities across Florida to engage in activities that promote life-affirming values.…

Oct 3, 2024 NEW SMYRNA BEACH | Sacred Heart Catholic School in New Smyrna Beach students spent a Saturday cleaning up their hometown beach in support of the Season of Creation. Participating in the International Coastal Cleanup Sept. 21, 2024 – seven different families, along with the Knights of Columbus from Sacred Heart Parish made a difference in…

Oct 3, 2024 CASSELBERRY | A recently completed project at Pathways to Care has brought one scout closer to earning his Eagle rank. Clayton B. completed the almost $3,000 project which involved building a sensory garden designed to provide enjoyment and health benefits for patients at the assisted living facility. Pathways to Care caters to people who need…