2024-11-07
Honoring Veterans: Two friends take flight, and remember Vietnam
Nov 7, 2024 ORLANDO | Veterans Gary Herring, U.S. Marines, and Bob Wilson, U.S. Army, never met while serving their country during the Vietnam War, but faith brought them together some 20 years ago at St. James Cathedral. Recently, the friends shared a Central Florida Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., to be honored for their service and take…
Catholic Charities food pantry recognized for excellence
Nov 7, 2024 ORLANDO | When Second Harvest Food Bank recognized Juan Vega as Person of the Year, Oct. 29, 2024, he felt overwhelmed. He recalled accepting a job at Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s food pantry six years ago and thought about how much has changed since then. He call is the transformation “God’s work.” After searching…
Sanctuary renovation highlights altar
Nov 7, 2024 PALM BAY | Walking into St. Joseph Parish in Palm Bay, one feels peace and calm. The newly renovated altar space is painted light blue with shimmers of gold behind the Crucifix pulling focus upward, toward the Lord. [caption id="attachment_360266" align="alignright" width="300"] Renovations of St. Joseph Parish in Palm Bay were blessed by Bishop John…