Oct 24, 2024 WINTER HAVEN | When St. Matthew Parish in Winter Haven commissioned artist Paul O’Neill to paint a mural of saints, the artist didn’t expect the overwhelming response from the community. The mural is now making waves and prompting prayer, reflection, and joy. O’Neill completed the mural in just three weeks, but Father Nicholas O’Brien and…

Oct 24, 2024 The following is reprinted from the Sept. 25, 2022, edition of the Florida Catholic with edits. ORLANDO | As the Nov. 5 general election fast approaches, Deacon Dave Camous, director of the permanent diaconate, considered the best way to form diaconal candidates and prepare them to respond to parishioners, friends, and family “in this highly…

Oct 24, 2024 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Uriah Frisby heard a loud bang and people screaming outside. It was 1 a.m. He opened his front door to find the next-door apartment in flames and spreading fast. His neighbors were screaming the name of a young boy trapped within. “I ran inside, quickly got dressed, woke up my daughter and…